316 Stainless Steel Tube Pipes

Model: 316 Stainless Steel Pipe

Item specifics

Material: 316

Nominal Pipe Sizes: 1/2 inch to 40 inch

Thickness: Sch5s, Sch10s, Sch20s, Sch40s

Standards: ASTM A312

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Description

316 Stainless Steel Pipe Description

316 stainless steel pipes are mainly used in the food industry and surgical equipment, and the addition of molybdenum element gives them a special corrosion-resistant structure. Due to its better resistance to chloride corrosion compared to 304, it is also used as "ship steel". SS316 is commonly used in nuclear fuel recovery devices. 18/10 grade stainless steel is usually also suitable for this application level.

Commodity	round stainless steel tube and pipe
Diameter	DN15 TO DN1000 (21mm - 1016mm)
Thickness	1.65mm TO 26.20mm
Length	5.8meter/ 6.0meter/ 6.1meter or custimized
Material	Stainless Steel 316
Fluid conveying usage Standards	ASTM A312, ASTM A358, ASTM A790, ASTM A928, JIS G3459, JIS G3468, EN10217, JIS G3448, EN10312 GB/T12771, GB/T19228
Packing	Bundled wooden box or bag(According to customer's requirement)
Payment Terms	30%&70% T/T ; 100% LC AT SIGHT (others can be negotiated)

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316 Stainless Steel Tube Characteristics And Applications

1. Chemical Composition

316 stainless steel pipe is mainly composed of elements such as chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni) and molybdenum (Mo). Its chromium content is usually between 16%-18%, nickel content between 10%-14%, and about 2%-3% molybdenum is added. This unique chemical composition makes 316 stainless steel pipe extremely resistant to corrosion in marine environments and media containing chloride.

2. Corrosion Resistance

Due to the molybdenum content, 316 stainless steel tubes have better resistance to pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking than the common 304 stainless steel pipes. This makes 316 stainless steel pipe particularly suitable for acidic environments and other highly corrosive applications.

3. High temperature resistance

316 stainless steel pipe can maintain good mechanical properties under high temperature conditions and are suitable for the transportation of high temperature steam and hot water. Its high temperature resistance can reach up to 800°C, but the specific temperature resistance depends on the application environment and pipe wall thickness.

4. Strength and Toughness

316 stainless pipe has good strength and toughness and can withstand high pressure and impact. This makes it highly reliable in structural applications and capable of meeting a variety of engineering requirements.

5. Aesthetics

316 stainless tube has a smooth surface, is easy to clean, and can maintain long-term aesthetics. This property makes it particularly important in industries such as food processing and pharmaceuticals to comply with hygienic standards.

6. Antioxidant

In high temperature and oxidizing environments, 316 stainless steel pipes can effectively resist oxidation and extend service life.

316 stainless steel pipes are widely used in industries such as chemical, marine, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Its corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, strength, and toughness make it the preferred material for many engineering projects. When selecting 316 stainless pipes, the appropriate sizes and specifications should be determined based on specific application requirements.