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.

Featured Story – India’s burgeoning H2O2 sector means good news...

The market for a key industrial chemical is set to grow, according to a recent report by Global Market Insights. They valued the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) market size at around USD 4.8 billion in 2019 and forecast a growth rate of over 5.7% CAGR from the period of 2020 to 2026.

Primetals to supply upstream mill for Marmara Ereğlisi

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Primetals Technologies has been contracted by Kaptan Demir Çelik (Kaptan Iron & Steel) to supply the upstream mill for the Marmara Ereğlisi, Turkey production site.

Featured Story – Stalatube – the Stainless Revolution is here!

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Stalatube is a manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel structural hollow sections, profiles, and further processed products, with one of the world’s largest ranges of square and rectangular hollow sections.

Featured Story – Space, air, sea and land: nickel is everywhere!

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Nickel has figured prominently in metallurgy news of late because of its importance to the electric vehicle industry and to the battery storage of renewable energy.

Production of butt weld fittings!

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Thanks to the integrated production of butt weld fittings in Petrol Raccord, Tecninox and Tecninox do Brasil mills, Raccortubi do Brasil is able to supply with a complete range from ½″ to 56″, with no thickness limits.

Austenitic stainless steel grades for high-temperature applications

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Stainless steel grade 310 is the most popular heat and creep resistant steel used in super-heater tubing. The grade is popular for heat exchanger applications due to its corrosion and heat resistance.

Raccortubi online offering expanded

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Raccortubi Group has updated its online produce offering to include its full range of fittings, pipes and flanges.

Featured Story – Coloured and patterned stainless steel

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Think stainless steel, and most people think ‘bright, shiny and silver’. But did you know that specifying stainless steel is not limited by its silver appearance? Coloured and textured stainless steel is an exciting material choice for designers and architects.

Lean duplex: a good alternative to 304/L & 316/L?

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The main reason for using lean duplex is its significant resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking because of its dual phases.

Featured Story – Alloy design & synergies in manufacturing can boost...

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New applications and products are an exciting topic to discuss, particularly the disruptive ones that will change our lives.
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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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