Description
This ASTM A182 F11 Alloy Steel Certified Reference Material (CRM) is designed for verifying the accuracy and performance of handheld XRF analyzers, optical emission spectrometers (OES), and other elemental analysis instruments. Featuring a certified chromium-molybdenum (Cr-Mo) low-alloy steel composition, this reference material supports positive material identification (PMI), alloy verification, quality control, and laboratory testing.
Ideal for industrial inspection companies, pressure vessel manufacturers, piping fabricators, refineries, power generation facilities, and testing laboratories, this CRM provides a reliable reference for verifying alloy chemistry, checking instrument performance, and supporting material traceability requirements.
Common Applications
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Handheld XRF Verification: Check analyzer performance using known concentrations of chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), and other detectable alloying elements.
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Positive Material Identification (PMI): Support verification of F11 alloy steel in pressure vessels, piping systems, flanges, valves, and industrial components.
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Chrome-Moly Steel Sorting: Verify instrument response when distinguishing F11 from other low-alloy and chromium-molybdenum steel grades, including F22 and F5.
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Manufacturing QA/QC: Perform routine instrument verification during incoming material inspection, fabrication, welding operations, and final quality control.
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Petrochemical & Power Generation Inspection: Support alloy identification programs for equipment used in elevated-temperature and high-pressure environments.
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Laboratory Analysis: Use as a reference material for compatible XRF, spark-OES, and other elemental analysis methods.
Certified ASTM A182 F11 Alloy Steel Chemical Composition
| Element | Certified Composition (wt. %) |
|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | 96.5% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 1.37% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.69% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.57% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.482% |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.129% |
| Carbon (C) | 0.116% |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.078% |
| Aluminum (Al) | 0.018% |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.016% |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.0082% |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.0077% |
| Tin (Sn) | 0.0071% |
| Cobalt (Co) | 0.0059% |
| Vanadium (V) | 0.0028% |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.0012% |
| Oxygen (O) | 0.0010% |
| Calcium (Ca) | 0.0008% |
| Boron (B) | 0.0003% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.0002% |
Certified values are reported in weight percent. Refer to the Certificate of Analysis for measurement uncertainties, additional reference values, and complete certification details.
View / Download Certificate of Analysis (BS 45C)
Other Names for ASTM A182 F11 Alloy Steel
ASTM A182 Grade F11, UNS K11572, 1.25Cr-0.5Mo Steel, 1¼ Chrome-½ Moly Steel, F11 Chrome-Moly Steel, Low-Alloy Chromium-Molybdenum Steel.
Available material forms
- XRF - Disc: 38mm D x 7mm
- OES - Disc: 38mm D x 19mm
Material dimensions and preparation may vary depending on the selected analysis type.