Super Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe
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  • Super Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe

1) Overview

Super Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes are high-performance stainless steels developed for extremely corrosive environments where conventional 304L or 316L steels fail.
Defined by a Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN) > 40, these alloys achieve superior pitting/crevice corrosion resistance, SCC resistance, and high strength through elevated Ni, Mo, and N contents.


2) Manufacturing Process
    •    Melting: EAF + AOD/VOD refining
    •    Forming: hot extrusion, cold rolling, cold drawing
    •    Types: seamless & welded pipes (ERW, SAW, TIG)
    •    Heat treatment: solution annealing + rapid cooling
    •    Surface finish: pickling, mechanical polishing, BA annealing


3) Key Features
    •    Chloride corrosion resistance: excellent in seawater, brines, chlorides
    •    Stress corrosion cracking resistance: superior to standard 300-series
    •    High strength & toughness: nitrogen addition enhances yield strength and low-temperature toughness
    •    Acid resistance: 904L performs well in sulfuric & phosphoric acids
    •    Good weldability & formability


4) Standards
    •    ASTM A312 / ASME SA312: seamless & welded austenitic stainless pipes
    •    ASTM A269 / ASME SA269: general purpose stainless pipes
    •    ASTM B673 / B675: welded pipes for high-nickel/super austenitic grades
    •    GB/T 14976: stainless seamless pipes for fluid service


5) Typical Grades

Grade 254SMO (6Mo) — Corresponding UNS S31254
    •    Mo: ~6%
    •    Features: High PREN value, widely used in seawater and chemical industries.

Grade AL-6XN — Corresponding UNS N08367
    •    Ni: ~24.5%, Mo: ~6.5%
    •    Features: Excellent resistance to chloride-induced corrosion.

Grade 904L — Corresponding UNS N08904
    •    Ni: ~25%, with Cu addition
    •    Features: Superior resistance to strong reducing acids such as sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid.

Grade 654SMO — Corresponding UNS S32654
    •    Mo: ~7.5%
    •    Features: Extremely high PREN value, suitable for the most severe corrosive environments.

6) Applications
    •    Marine & offshore: desalination, subsea pipelines, fire-fighting systems, heat exchangers
    •    Chemical & petrochemical: FGD systems, chlor-alkali, fertilizer plants
    •    Pulp & paper: bleaching plants, corrosive liquor handling
    •    Cryogenic service (LNG): tanks & pipelines
    •    High-end industries: pharma, food, electronics process lines


7) Quality & Testing
    •    Chemical composition: spectrometry for Ni/Mo/N accuracy
    •    Mechanical tests: tensile, impact, hardness
    •    Corrosion testing: pitting potential, chloride solution testing
    •    NDT: UT, ET, RT
    •    Dimensional & surface checks: OD, WT, ovality, surface defects
    •    Third-party certification: TÜV, SGS, BV, LR, DNV


8) Supply & Packaging
    •    Forms: seamless, welded, heat exchanger, U-bent tubes
    •    Size range: OD 6 – 610 mm, WT 0.8 – 40 mm
    •    Surface finish: pickled, polished, BA, EP
    •    Ends: plain, beveled, threaded
    •    Packaging: plastic caps + anti-rust oil + wooden cases/steel racks
    •    Traceability: MTC (EN 10204 3.1/3.2)


9) Our Advantages
    •    Complete grade coverage: 254SMO, 904L, AL-6XN, 654SMO
    •    Strict QC: API, ASTM, ASME, GB/T, DNV compliance
    •    Customization: non-standard sizes & tailored solutions
    •    Certifications: ABS, BV, LR, DNV available
    •    Wide applications: marine, chemical, energy, LNG, pharma, food

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Tsisco Industrial Ltd.
Tsisco Industrial Ltd.