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.

Overlay welding strip

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Sandvik has introduced a new welding strip titled Sandvik 24.29.5.Lcu, for overlay welding. Suitable for oil and gas applications, such as pipe and tube, heat exchangers as well as chemical plant and vessel repair.

BMW stainless showroom

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BMW Welt in Munich, Germany, is BMW’s new glass-and-steel palace for car delivery and brand experience.

European steelmakers up stainless alloy surcharge

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Main European stainless steel markers have increased alloy surcharges on austenitic stainless steel for July deliveries.

Sandvik’s SS belts get a boost

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The installation of in-house and purpose designed machines for producing polished stainless steel belts is paying off for Sandvik, as applications and demand for new types of plastic film continue to increase.

SS pipe to weatherford

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Sandvik has won a multi-million pound contract to supply Weatherford Completion and Production Systems in Aberdeen with stainless steel pipe for expandable sand screen (ESS®) completions.

SS forging billet increase

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Sandvik Materials Technology in the UK is significantly increasing its supply capability for stainless steel forging billets.

ATI receives certification

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Allegheny Technologies Inc. has announced that ATI Allegheny Ludlum has received certification as a qualified producer under the Norsok standards for certain flat-rolled products.

Stainless tubes replace graphite

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Following extensive material trials and technical cooperation with a major phosphoric acid producer, Sandvik Materials Technology has been rewarded with an order for Sandvik Sanicro 28™ grade seamless stainless steel tubes.

Stainless steel blades

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Inossidabile introduces stainless steel blades made from austenitic stainless steel.

Alloy surcharges drive stainless markets

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The global steel scene remains quite buoyant despite the substantial hikes in raw material costs to the producers, a report shows.
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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.
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