Tag: Austenitic stainless steel

What is austenitic stainless steel?

Austenitic is a type of stainless steel alloy that contains high levels of chromium and nickel, resulting in excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, and good weldability. It is non-magnetic and widely used in various industries, including construction, automotive, and food processing, for its desirable mechanical and chemical properties.

Advantages of austenitic stainless steel

Austenitic stainless steels offer several advantages that make them highly desirable for various applications. Some of the key advantages include:

• Corrosion resistance
• High ductility
• Excellent toughness
• Non-magnetic
• Wide temperature range
• Good weldability.

These advantages make this type of stainless steels highly versatile and widely used in various industries. Below you can find a selection of articles related to austenitic stainless steels.

Sandvik SanicroTM 28 composite tubes for pulp plant

Stainless Steel World Publisher - April 7, 2015

Sandvik Materials Technology supplied its Sandvik Sanicro™ 28 composite tubes to a eucalyptus pulp mill in Uruguay.

Outokumpu’s high-chromium steel grade gains ground

Stainless Steel World Publisher - March 10, 2015

Finnish Langh Group Cargo Solutions has chosen Outokumpu’s new high-chromium austenitic steel grade Outokumpu 316plusTM (Outokumpu 4420) in cold worked condition for their special transportation containers.

New stainless steel for hydrogen environments

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 29, 2015

Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) has developed the new stainless steel, HRX19TM, for use in high-pressure hydrogen environments and launched the sales in combination with Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Pipe Co.

Ecoplants special steel plant put into operation

Stainless Steel World Publisher - April 17, 2014

Fuxin Special Steel, Taiwan, has successfully commissioned a steelworks supplied by SMS Siemag for manufacturing stainless steel slabs at the Zhangzhou location in the Chinese Fujian Province. It is the first stainless steel plant in the world to utilise the waste heat from the AOD converter and the electric arc furnace.

Outokumpu’s new ferritic and austenitic grades

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 31, 2013

Outokumpu continues to bring new innovations to market and is now expanding its product range with two new high-chromium stainless steel grades, ferritic grade EN 1.4622 and austenitic grade EN 1.4420.

Sandvik 254 SMO receives NORSOK qualification

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 16, 2013

Adding to its extensive capability in supplying material to the oil and gas industry worldwide, Sandvik has successfully been qualified according to NORSOK M650 edition 4 for the MDS R18 and MDS R11 standard for its seamless austenitic stainless steel hydraulic and instrumentation tube and pipe products in grade Sandvik 254 SMO (UNS S31254) for use in oil and gas applications. The NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry to ensure adequate safety, value adding and cost effectiveness for petroleum industry developments and operations.

Sandvik 254 SMO gets NORSOK qualification

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 14, 2013

Sandvik’s seamless austenitic stainless steel hydraulic and instrumentation tube and pipe products in grade Sandvik 254 SMO (UNS S31254) for use in oil and gas applications have been successfully been qualified according to NORSOK M650 edition 4 for the MDS R18 and MDS R11 standards.

Outokumpu to supply austenitic 4565 stainless steel

Stainless Steel World Publisher - September 10, 2013

Outokumpu will supply austenitic 4565 stainless steel grade and quarto plates to a power plant in Boxberg, Saxony, Germany.

Stainless Steel 301 for good corrosion resistance

Stainless Steel World Publisher - June 10, 2013

Stainless Steel 301 is a commonly available austenitic stainless steel having good corrosion resistance and increased amount of carbon to allow for cold working to a range of tempers. Grade 301 stainless steel has high ductility for formed products.

Sandvik Sanicro 25 achieves ASME BPVC approval

Stainless Steel World Publisher - May 30, 2013

Sanicro 25 (UNS S31035) tube grade developed for advanced ultra-supercritical steam boiler applications in highly efficient next generation power plants has now achieved ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) approval.

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Applications of austenitic stainless steel

Did you know? Austenitic stainless steel is used in a wide range of applications due to its favorable properties. Some common applications include:

• Architecture and construction: Austenitic steel is utilized for structural components, roofing, cladding, and decorative elements in buildings and infrastructure due to its corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.
• Food processing and catering: The hygienic and non-reactive nature of austenitic steel makes it ideal for equipment and surfaces in food processing, such as tanks, pipes, countertops, and utensils.
• Chemical and pharmaceutical industries: The corrosion resistance and high purity of austenitic stainless steel make it suitable for chemical processing equipment, storage tanks, reactors, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Automotive industry: It is used in exhaust systems, catalytic converters, fuel tanks, and other components that require resistance to heat, corrosion, and vibration.
• Medical devices: Austenitic stainless steel is commonly used in surgical instruments, implants, medical equipment, and prosthetics due to its biocompatibility, sterilizability, and resistance to bodily fluids.
• Oil and gas industry: Austenitic steel is employed in pipelines, offshore platforms, and equipment that encounter corrosive environments and high temperatures.
• Household appliances: It is utilized in kitchen appliances such as sinks, refrigerators, ovens, and cookware due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning.