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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.

Stainless in auto manufacture

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Austenitic stainless steel, which are well known for their excellent corrosion resistance, also exhibit a combination of outstanding characteristics, which make them particularly attractive in the automotive field.

Welding SS exhausts

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A new robotic facility entered production in July 2004 at the Coventry factory of first-tier automotive supplier, Unipart Eberspächer Exhaust Systems (UEES), to manufacture stainless steel exhausts for the Land Rover Discovery 3, due for launch this autumn, and for a future model of Range Rover.

Harder stainless steel

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Tanaka Limited of Osaka, Japan, has developed a plasma carburisation treatment that hardens the surface of austenitic stainless steel nuts and bolts.

SFS irius goes Celestia

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SFS intec's Construction Fasteners division has launched a range of irius-coated fasteners with Celestia by Corus metallic finishes for maximum aesthetic impact.

Big knife valve

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Stainless Valve has introduced its 48" big knife valve.

Kitz develops stainless steel

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Kitz Corporation has developed a duplex phase stainless steel that has achieved lower production costs compares to Single Phase Stainless Steel ASTM A351 CF3M.

Heavy-duty jet pump for arduous duties

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The Genflo S jet pump has no moving parts and can be used to transfer slurries, solids, powders and liquids including most acids, alkalis oils and harsh abrasives.

High-temperature tubing

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The range of special stainless steel tubes for high temperature service, held in stock by Sandvik Materials Technology, has been extended with the addition of 27 sizes in AISI grade 310S/310H (UNS 31008/S31009).

Caster commissioned at AvestaPolarit

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Hot commissioning of AvestaPolarit’s new 6-strand Convex Technology® CCM for stainless steels in Sheffield, England, has been completed.

Advanced austenitic

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In collaboration with the Caterpillar Technical Center, researchers at the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new modified cast austenitic stainless steel, CF8C-Plus.
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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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