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ML00107 - Dec.2017

Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube

Micrographic detail of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the external surface. The carburizing layer consists of a bainitic structure, with intergranular and intragranular carbide precipitation.

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Micrographic detail of the of the , close to the . The carburizing layer consists of a bainitic , with intergranular and intragranular .
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Material

Heat Resistant Steel
  • ASTM A 213 grade T91
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Description

The CrMoV was in operation during about 35,000 hours in a secondary superheater, exposed to gases at 900°C. During inspection, a thick scale was identified at the and one sample was removed for analysis. The bainitic of the tube wall did not evidence strong degradation, but the external surface was (under the scale), suggesting improper combustion conditions. The tested tube presented lower ductility than expected.

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Chemistry (% in weight)

Tube analysis

0.07C; 0.39Si; 0.44Mn; 0.015P; 0.006S; 8.8Cr; 0.3Ni; 1.2Mo; 0.08Nb; 0.2V.

Associated Images
Micrographic detail of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the external surface. The carburizing layer consists of a bainitic structure, with intergranular and intragranular carbide precipitation.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Carburized Layer
Micrography of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the internal surface. A thick scale is evident, but no microstructural changes compared to the center of the tube.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Bainite
Aspect of the superheater ND 1" tube that was in operation for about 35,000 hours and presented a thick deposit at the external surface.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
Micrography of a longitudinal section of the tube in the center of the thickness, showing a ferritic-bainitic structure of this CrMoV steel.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Bainite
Micrography of a longitudinal section of the tube in the center of the thickness, showing a ferritic-bainitic structure of this CrMoV steel.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Bainite
Micrography of a longitudinal section of the tube in the center of the thickness, showing a ferritic-bainitic structure of this CrMoV steel.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Bainite
The macrography of a longitudinal section shows that the tube did not present local thinning in any region, but the internal and external scales are evidenced. The external surface (OD) is to the top of the figure and the internal surface (ID) is to the bottom of the figure.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - NItal Etched MacroDf - Longitudinal Section
Micrography of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the external surface, presenting a thick deposit.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - As polished micrographyDf - Close to the External Surface
Micrographic detail of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the external surface, presenting a thick deposit.
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VIEW
ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - As polished micrographyDf - Scale
Micrography of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the internal surface, presenting a thick deposit.
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VIEW
ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - As polished micrographyDf - Close to the Internal Surface
Micrographic detail of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the internal surface, presenting a thick deposit.
94
VIEW
ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - As polished micrographyDf - Scale
Micrography of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the external surface. A scale is evident at the surface as well as a carburizing layer.
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ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Close to the External Surface
Micrography of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the external surface. A scale is evident at the surface as well as a carburizing layer.
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VIEW
ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Carburized Layer
Micrography of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the internal surface. A thick scale is evident, but no microstructural changes compared to the center of the tube.
91
VIEW
ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Close to the Internal Surface
Micrography of the longitudinal section of the tube, close to the internal surface. A thick scale is evident, but no microstructural changes compared to the center of the tube.
78
VIEW
ML00107 / Dec.2017
Carburized 9Cr1MoV Superheater Tube
M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Seamless tubeAp - BoilerCd - Carburization
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Scale