An Ultimate Guide to SA 387 Gr 11 Plates

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Are you looking to learn more about SA 387 Gr 11 plates and how they can benefit your projects? Whether you're a professional interested in exploring new construction materials or an eager DIYer hoping to better understand metalworking, our ultimate guide to SA 387 Gr 11 Plates is here to help.

 

With detailed information from grade specifications to heat resistance properties, this article will ensure that anyone who reads it has valuable knowledge on these sought-after steel plates. So jump in and start reading – we promise you won't regret it!

 

 

What is SA 387 Gr 11 Plates?

SA 387 Gr 11 Plates are chromium molybdenum alloy steel plates used to construct pressure vessels and boilers. The physical properties of these plates make them highly suitable for various applications such as oil and gas production, petrochemical plants, power generation plants, refineries, etc. These plates offer high tensile strength, excellent corrosion and high-temperature resistance, making them popular among industries requiring reliable structural materials.

Additionally, they boast toughness at low temperatures and great ductility & weldability characteristics, further enhancing their suitability for various uses. These features make SA387 Gr 11 Plates an ideal choice for industrial applications.

SA 387 Gr 11 Plates
 

Benefits of SA 387 Gr 11 Plates

 

Composition:

SA 387 Gr 11 plates are made of chromium-molybdenum alloy steel designed for pressure vessels, industrial boilers, and heat exchangers. The combination of elements in the alloy provides improved high-temperature properties compared to other similar-grade stainless steels. This allows for excellent corrosion resistance and strength at high temperatures.

 

The composition includes 2% – 2¼% chrome, 0¼% – ½ % molybdenum, 0½ – 1% nickel and small amounts of manganese, silicon and nitrogen as possible trace elements. Physical properties include tensile strengths ranging from 65 – 85ksi (450 – 585MPa); yield strengths of 60ksi (415 MPa); hardness up to 19HRc; ductility; impact toughness testing at room temperature with minimum values from 20J to 100J based on plate thickness; and elongation are also important considerations when selecting this material type for any application.

 

SA387 Gr.11 CL.1Chemical Composition

Grade

The Element Max (%)

C

Si

Mn

P

S

Cr

Mo

SA387 Gr.11 Cl.1

0.04-0.17

0.44-0.86

0.35-0.73

0.035

0.035

0.94-1.56

0.40-0.70

 

SA387 Gr.11 CL.2Chemical Composition

Grade

The Element Max (%)

C

Si

Mn

P

S

Cr

Mo

SA387 Gr.11 Cl.2

0.04-0.17

0.44-0.86

0.35-0.73

0.035

0.035

0.94-1.56

0.40-0.70

 

Properties:

SA 387 Gr 11 Plates are made from a combination of chromium and molybdenum, which provides outstanding corrosion resistance and high-temperature strength at elevated temperatures. These plates offer excellent protection from oxidation, pitting, erosion, and wear and tear, even in the most demanding environments. They have good ductility and weldability with or without filler materials, making them highly suitable for welding applications.

 

Their physical properties, such as tensile strength (minimum 515N/mm2), yield strength (minimum 520N/mm2), elongation (%) minimum 20%, and Brinell Hardness maximum 217HB are some of the best available among alloy steel plates offering superior performance on any application.

 

SA387 Gr.11 CL.1 Mechanical Property

Thickness

Yield

Tensile

Elongation

SA387 Gr.11 Cl.1

mm

Min Mpa

Mpa

Min %

t≦50

240

415-585

22

50

240

415-585

19

 

Grade

SA387 Gr.11 CL.2 Mechanical Property

Thickness

Yield

Tensile

Elongation

SA387 Gr.11 Cl.2

mm

Min Mpa

Mpa

Min %

t≦50

310

515-690

18

50

-

-

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Applications:

SA 387 Gr 11 Plates are widely used in various industrial applications, such as oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and petrochemical industries. These plates are primarily used in pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, and storage tanks. They are also used in fabricating tanks, hoppers, chutes, and other equipment that require high-temperature resistance and maximum strength.

Advantages:

SA 387 Gr 11 Plates offer several advantages over other types of steel plates. These plates have high-strength-to-weight ratios, excellent weldability, high-temperature resistance, and outstanding corrosion resistance. They are relatively low-cost compared to other high-strength steel alloys, making them an affordable solution for many industrial applications.


Note:To learn more about the advantages of SA 387, you may wish to read the blog post 'The Benefits of SA 387 Gr 11 Steel Plate in Pressure Vessel Manufacturing'.

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Conclusion:

 

SA 387 Gr 11 Plates are high-strength alloy steel plates that offer excellent corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistance, and maximum strength. They are widely used in various industrial applications, including pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, and storage tanks.

 

These plates offer several advantages over other steel alloys, including their high-strength-to-weight ratios, excellent weldability, and low cost. If you are looking for a reliable and high-quality steel plate solution, SA 387 Gr 11 Plates are an excellent choice.

 

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What is SA 387 GR 11 material?

ASME SA387 Grade 11 Class 2 Steel Plate Specification - Octal

Composition: ASME SA387 Grade 11 typically contains about 1% chromium and 0.5% molybdenum. This composition provides good strength and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures. Mechanical Properties: Yield Strength: Minimum of 205 MPa (30,000 psi)

 

What is SA 387 Grade 11 Class 2 equivalent to?

Sa 387 Gr 11 Equivalent Material is the ASME SA387 in the US markets with the European Union having modules in 13CrMoSi5-5 grade. The Sa 387 Gr 11 Cl 2 Equivalent Material is the SA387-11-2 of the ASME and ASTM standard.

 

What is the difference between SA 516 GR 70 and SA 387 GR 11?

Compared to carbon steel plates, SA 387 Gr 11 plates offer superior corrosion and oxidation resistance while maintaining good tensile and yield strength. Compared to SA 516 Gr 70 plates, SA 387 Gr 11 plates have better resistance to oxidation and corrosion, making them a better choice for high-temperature environments.

 

What temperature is SA 387 GR 11?

In the lower end of the temperature range SA 387 Gr 11 (1150 °F min tempering temperature) , and SA 387 Gr 22 (1250 °F min tempering temperature) are used. These grades can be specified in either class 1 or 2 and can also be provided in the Normalized & Tempered or Quenched and Tempered.

 

 

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GNEE Steel also supplies a variety of boilers and pressure vessel steel plates, such as A204 Grade B,A515 Grade 70,A537 Class 1,SA387 Grade 11 Class 1,P265GH,S537 Class 2,P355Q,P275N,P355N,P690Q,Q345R, etc. If you want to know more about other types of steel plates, you can call the consultation hotline at +8615824687445 or send an email to alloy@gneesteelgroup.com. You are welcome to consult us, and we are very willing to answer your questions.

 

Grades Of Pressure Vessel Plates Supplied By GNEE
ASTM ASTM A202/A202M ASTM A202 Grade A ASTM A202 Grade B    
ASTM A203/A203M ASTM A203 Grade A ASTM A203 Grade B ASTM A203 Grade D ASTM A203 Grade E
ASTM A203 Grade F      
ASTM A204/A204M ASTM A204 Grade A ASTM A204 Grade B ASTM A204 Grade C  
ASTM A285/A285M ASTM A285 Grade A ASTM A285 Grade B ASTM A285 Grade C  
ASTM A299/A299M ASTM A299 Grade A ASTM A299 Grade B    
ASTM A302/A302M ASTM A302 Grade A ASTM A302 Grade B ASTM A302 Grade C ASTM A302 Grade D
ASTM A387/A387M ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class2 ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class2
ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class2 ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class2
ASTM A515/A515M ASTM A515 Grade 60 ASTM A515 Grade 65 ASTM A515 Grade 70  
ASTM A516/A516M ASTM A516 Grade 55 ASTM A516 Grade 60 ASTM A516 Grade 65 ASTM A516 Grade 70
ASTM A517/A517M ASTM A517 Grade A ASTM A517 Grade B ASTM A517 Grade E ASTM A517 Grade F
ASTM A517 Grade P ASTM A517 Grade J    
ASTM A533/A533M ASTM A533 Grade A Class1 ASTM A533 Grade B Class1 ASTM A533 Grade C Class1 ASTM A533 Grade D Class1
ASTM A533 Grade A Class2 ASTM A533 Grade B Class2 ASTM A533 Grade C Class2 ASTM A533 Grade D Class2
ASTM A533 Grade A Class3 ASTM A533 Grade B Class3 ASTM A533 Grade C Class3 ASTM A533 Grade D Class3
ASTM A537/A537M ASTM A537 Class1 ASTM A537 Class2 ASTM A537 Class3  
ASTM A612/A612M ASTM A612      
ASTM A662/A662M ASTM A662 Grade A ASTM A662 Grade B ASTM A662 Grade C  
EN EN10028-2 EN10028-2 P235GH EN10028-2 P265GH EN10028-2 P295GH EN10028-2 P355GH
EN10028-2 16MO3      
EN10028-3 EN10028-3 P275N EN10028-3 P275NH EN10028-3 P275NL1 EN10028-3 P275NL2
EN10028-3 P355N EN10028-3 P355NH EN10028-3 P355NL1 EN10028-3 P355NL2
EN10028-3 P460N EN10028-3 P460NH EN10028-3 P460NL1 EN10028-3 P460NL2
EN10028-5 EN10028-5 P355M EN10028-5 P355ML1 EN10028-5 P355ML2 EN10028-5 P420M
EN10028-5 P420ML1 EN10028-5 P420ML2 EN10028-5 P460M EN10028-5 P460ML1
EN10028-5 P460ML2      
EN10028-6 EN10028-6 P355Q EN10028-6 P460Q EN10028-6 P500Q EN10028-6 P690Q
EN10028-6 P355QH EN10028-6 P460QH EN10028-6 P500QH EN10028-6 P690QH
EN10028-6 P355QL1 EN10028-6 P460QL1 EN10028-6 P500QL1 EN10028-6 P690QL1
EN10028-6 P355QL2 EN10028-6 P460QL2 EN10028-6 P500QL2 EN10028-6 P690QL2
JIS JIS G3115 JIS G3115 SPV235 JIS G3115 SPV315 JIS G3115 SPV355 JIS G3115 SPV410
JIS G3115 SPV450 JIS G3115 SPV490    
JIS G3103 JIS G3103 SB410 JIS G3103 SB450 JIS G3103 SB480 JIS G3103 SB450M
JIS G3103 SB480M      
GB GB713 GB713 Q245R GB713 Q345R GB713 Q370R GB713 12Cr1MoVR
GB713 12Cr2Mo1R GB713 13MnNiMoR GB713 14Cr1MoR GB713 15CrMoR
GB713 18MnMoNbR      
GB3531 GB3531 09MnNiDR GB3531 15MnNiDR GB3531 16MnDR  
DIN DIN 17155 DIN 17155 HI DIN 17155 HII DIN 17155 10CrMo910 DIN 17155 13CrMo44
DIN 17155 15Mo3 DIN 17155 17Mn4 DIN 17155 19Mn6