which valve material is USED for STEAM use 1

[ALEXANDRAHARPER]

I AM LOOKING FOR INDICATED VALVE MATERIAL FOR STEAM USE IN A GATE VALVE. PLEASE HELP ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

 

[cliff6361]

Several materials will work in steam. Much depends upon what the actual conditions are. The best choice for general saturated steam is carbon steel, both cast or forged.

 

[SJones]

Have a look at ASTM F1565 and see if that provides any help.

Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer

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