ASTM A335 P5 Alloy Steel Seamless Pipes

Specification

ASTM A335 P5 is the standard specification for seamless ferritic alloy steel pipes manufactured from 5Cr-0.5Mo chromium-molybdenum steel, designed for high-temperature and high-pressure service.
This page provides a technical overview of ASTM A335 P5 alloy steel seamless pipes and offers a downloadable PDF specification for engineering, procurement, and EPC projects.

What is ASTM A335 P5?

ASTM A335 covers seamless alloy steel pipes for elevated-temperature service.
Grade P5 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel pipe grade selected for applications requiring:

ASTM A335 P5 pipes are widely used in power plants, refineries, petrochemical units, and high-temperature pressure systems.

ASTM A335 P5 Material

  • Material grade: P5

  • Alloy system: 5Cr-0.5Mo

  • Product form: Seamless Pipe

  • ASME equivalent: ASME SA335 P5

  • ASME Tube grade: ASME SA213 T5

Chemical Composition – ASTM A335 P5 (%)

Element Composition Range
Carbon 0.15 max
Manganese 0.30–0.60
Phosphorus (max) 0.025
Sulfur (max) 0.025
Silicon 0.50 max
Chromium 4.00–6.00
Molybdenum 0.45–0.65
Others …

Mechanical Properties (Room Temperature)

Heat Treat Type Subcritical Annealing/Tempering Temperature (min/range)
Full or isothermal anneal

or normalize and temper

1200–1300 °F [650–705 °C]
Note: Mechanical properties (e.g., tensile strength, yield strength) for ASTM A335 P5 are specified separately in the standard (typically:
Tensile Strength ≥ 60 ksi (415 MPa),
Yield Strength ≥ 30 ksi (205 MPa), etc.

Heat Treatment Requirements

ASTM A335 P5 seamless pipes shall be supplied in one of the following conditions, as specified in the purchase order:

  • Annealed, or

  • Normalized and Tempered (N&T)

Proper heat treatment ensures consistent mechanical performance and reliable service at elevated temperatures.

Hardness Limit

  • Maximum hardness: 235 HB

Testing & Inspection

ASTM A335 P5 pipes are supplied with complete inspection and testing in accordance with ASTM standards:

  • Chemical composition analysis

  • Tensile test

  • Flattening test

  • Hydrostatic test or Eddy current test

  • Dimensional inspection per ASTM A999

All products are supplied with EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate.

Size Range

  • Outside Diameter: 1/8″ – 24″

  • Wall Thickness: SCH 10 – SCH XXS

  • Length: Random, Double Random, or Cut-to-Length

Typical Applications

  • High-temperature pressure piping

  • Power generation piping systems

  • Petrochemical and refinery units

  • Boilers and thermal processing equipment

Download ASTM A335 P5 Alloy Steel Seamless Pipes Specification PDF

📄 ASTM A335 P5 Alloy Steel Seamless Pipes – Technical PDF Datasheet

✔ Standard overview
✔ Chemical composition
✔ Mechanical properties
✔ Heat treatment
✔ Testing requirements
✔ Size range
✔ P5 vs T5 comparison

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