

ASTM A312 TP304H Seamless Tube: High-Carbon Heat-Resistant Stainless Steel for High-Temperature Boiler Service
ASTMA312 TP304H seamless tube is a premium heat-resistant austenitic stainless steel pipe manufactured in full compliance with ASTM A312 industrial standards. As the high-carbon stabilized version of the classic 304 stainless steel series, the A312 TP304H boiler tube features a controlled carbon content of 0.04–0.10%, paired with a standard 18Cr-8Ni alloy composition. This specialized formula significantly enhances high-temperature creep resistance and structural stability, making it the ideal high-temperature stainless steel seamless tube for power plant boilers, superheaters, reheaters, and industrial high-temperature heat exchange systems.
Different from conventional TP304 and low-carbon TP304L grades, ASTMA312 TP304H stainless steel tube is purpose-built for sustained ultra-high-temperature operation. Its optimized carbon content effectively prevents grain boundary degradation and strength attenuation under long-term 600℃–900℃ working conditions, solving the low-temperature strength deficiency of 304L and the unstable high-temperature performance of standard 304. This TP304H heat-resistant seamless tube retains excellent oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance of austenitic stainless steel, while delivering superior thermal fatigue resistance and persistent mechanical strength during repeated heating and cooling cycles.
ASTMA312 TP304H industrial seamless tube is widely recognized for its reliable high-temperature performance and stable machining properties. It features uniform grain structure (ASTM No.7 or coarser), excellent weldability, and easy processing, supporting on-site cutting, bending, and welding construction. All our TP304H tubes undergo strict factory quality control, including 100% ultrasonic non-destructive testing, hydraulic pressure testing, dimensional tolerance calibration, and surface defect inspection. Complete MTR certificates and ASTM standard compliance reports are provided for every batch, fully meeting global power engineering, petrochemical, and industrial thermal system acceptance standards.
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Element |
Specification Range (wt%) |
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Carbon (C) |
0.04 – 0.10 |
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Silicon (Si) |
≤ 1.00 |
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Manganese (Mn) |
≤ 2.00 |
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Phosphorus (P) |
≤ 0.045 |
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Sulfur (S) |
≤ 0.030 |
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Chromium (Cr) |
18.00 – 20.00 |
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Nickel (Ni) |
8.00 – 11.00 |
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Iron (Fe) |
Balance |
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Mechanical Property |
Standard Value |
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Minimum Tensile Strength |
515 MPa |
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0.2% Offset Yield Strength (Min) |
205 MPa |
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Elongation (50mm Gauge, Min) |
40% |
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Maximum Brinell Hardness (HB) |
201 HB |
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Maximum Rockwell Hardness (HRB) |
92 HRB |
A312 TP304H seamless stainless steel tube delivers unparalleled performance in continuous high-temperature industrial environments. Its precise carbon content design enhances high-temperature creep strength and structural stability, effectively resisting thermal deformation, oxidation scaling, and high-temperature aging failure. Compared with ordinary stainless tubes, it maintains stable mechanical output under long-term high-temperature load, greatly extending pipeline service life and reducing equipment shutdown and maintenance costs. It is widely applied in utility boiler superheater tubes, reheater tubes, industrial furnace heat exchangers, and high-temperature process piping systems.
As a professional ASTMA312 TP304H tube supplier, we offer standard and custom-sized seamless tubes, supporting bulk wholesale, personalized processing, and global fast delivery. All products strictly comply with ASTM A312 international standards with complete certification support. For high-temperature boiler and thermal engineering projects requiring stable long-cycle operation, TP304H heat-resistant seamless tubes are your most cost-effective and reliable piping solution.