A387 Gr.5 vs A387 Gr.22
These two grades are listed as equivalents of each other: their chemistry windows overlap and they serve the same applications. They are not always identical — check the differences below before substituting, especially in certified designs.
A387 Gr.5
Structural & HSLA Steel
ASTM A387 Grade 5 is the 5Cr-0.5Mo pressure-vessel plate for the hottest, most corrosive refinery duties, where its chromium content resists sulfidation and hot hydrogen attack that would destroy lower-alloy plate. It is the plate counterpart of P5 pipe.
Standards: AISI A387 Gr.5 Cl.2 · JIS SCMV6 (near)
A387 Gr.22
Structural & HSLA Steel
ASTM A387 Grade 22 is the 2.25Cr-1Mo plate behind hydrocracking and hydrotreating reactors — the workhorse alloy for hot, high-pressure hydrogen service. Its creep strength and hydrogen resistance hold to roughly 600 °C.
Standards: DIN 10CrMo9-10 (near) · AISI A387 Gr.22 Cl.2 · JIS SCMV4 (near) · GB 12Cr2Mo1R (near)
Chemical composition compared (%)
| Element | A387 Gr.5 | A387 Gr.22 |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤0.15 | 0.05–0.15 |
| Si | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 |
| Mn | 0.30–0.60 | 0.30–0.60 |
| P | ≤0.025 | ≤0.025 |
| S | ≤0.025 | ≤0.025 |
| Cr | 4.00–6.00 | 2.00–2.50 |
| Mo | 0.45–0.65 | 0.90–1.10 |
Properties compared
| Property | A387 Gr.5 | A387 Gr.22 |
|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | ≥310 MPa (Class 2) | ≥310 MPa (Class 2) |
| Tensile strength | 515–690 MPa (Class 2) | 515–690 MPa (Class 2) |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ | 7.85 g/cm³ |
Sourcing either grade?
Nasteel stocks both families from Shenzhen with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates by heat number.
Ask for a quotationSee full data sheets: A387 Gr.5 · A387 Gr.22. Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.