AISI 321 Stainless Steel Pipe is a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel grade, designed to provide improved resistance to intergranular corrosion after exposure to temperatures in the chromium carbide precipitation range (425-850°C). It's a derivative of the popular 304 stainless steel with added titanium.
Composition:
The typical chemical composition of 321 Stainless Steel includes:
- Chromium (Cr): Around 17% to 19%, providing basic corrosion resistance.
- Nickel (Ni): Approximately 9% to 12%, contributing to its austenitic structure and enhanced corrosion resistance.
- Titanium (Ti): Up to 0.7%, which acts as a stabilizing agent to prevent the formation of chromium carbides at grain boundaries.
- Carbon (C), Manganese (Mn), Silicon (Si), Phosphorus (P), and Sulfur (S) are present in trace amounts.
Characteristics:
1. Corrosion Resistance: Offers good general corrosion resistance similar to 304 stainless steel, along with enhanced resistance to intergranular corrosion due to the presence of titanium.
2. Heat Resistance: Exhibits better high-temperature strength and creep resistance compared to 304 stainless steel, making it suitable for applications where sustained temperatures above 800°F (427°C) are expected.
3. Stress-Corrosion Cracking Resistance: Improved resistance to stress-corrosion cracking when compared to unstabilized grades like 304.
4. Weldability: Can be readily welded using standard fusion methods; however, preheating and post-weld heat treatments may not be necessary due to titanium stabilization.
5. Formability: Similar formability and ductility to other austenitic stainless steels, allowing it to be formed into pipes easily.
Use:
1. Chemical Processing Industry: Components in piping systems and vessels exposed to elevated temperatures and corrosive environments.
2. Aerospace and Aircraft Industry: In high-temperature components such as exhaust manifolds, jet engine parts, and structural components.
3. Power Generation: For superheater and reheater tubes, boiler components, and furnace parts that experience high temperatures and potential for thermal cycling.
4. Petrochemical Industry: Equipment that requires both corrosion resistance and high-temperature strength, including heat exchangers, process piping, and flue gas desulfurization systems.
5. Food Processing Industry: High-temperature equipment or parts that require regular cleaning and sanitizing with hot water or steam.
In summary, AISI 321 Stainless Steel Pipe is a specialized material known for its superior performance under high-temperature conditions and improved resistance to intergranular corrosion. Its unique titanium addition makes it a preferred choice for applications where durability and stability are critical, especially in industries dealing with harsh environments and fluctuating temperatures.
| Product Name | 321 Stainless Steel Pipe/Tube |
| Type | Seamless and welding pipe/tube |
| Shape | Round pipe, Square pipe, Rectangular pipe |
| Material | 200/300/400/900 series,duplex |
| 201, 202, 203, 204, 301, 304, 304L, 314, 316, 316L, 310S 309S, 409, 410, 420, 430, 631, 904L,etc | |
| Standard | JIS/SUS/GB/DIN/ASTM/AISI/En |
| Surface | Pickling/Polished/Satin/Hairline/Mirror Finish |
| Package | clients' requirement and Standard export sea-worthy packing |
| MOQ | 1 ton |
Available Size Range
| Dimension | Range |
| Outside Diameter |
6mm-630mm(seamless pipe) 9.5mm-1200mm(welding pipe) or as customer's requirement |
| Wall Thickness |
2.5mm-30mm(seamless pipe) 20.5mm-20mm(welding pipe) or as customer's requirement |
| Length | 6M & as customer's requirement |
Chemical Properties of Frequently-used :
| UNS | ASTM | EN | JIS | C% | Mn% | P% | S% | Si% | Cr% | Ni% | Mo% |
| S20100 | 201 | 1.4372 | SUS201 | ≤0.15 | 5.5-7.5 | ≤0.06 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 16.0-18.0 | 3.5-5.5 | - |
| S20200 | 202 | 1.4373 | SUS202 | ≤0.15 | 7.5-10.0 | ≤0.06 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 17.0-19.0 | 4.0-6.0 | - |
| S30100 | 301 | 1.4319 | SUS301 | ≤0.15 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 16.0-18.0 | 6.0-8.0 | - |
| S30400 | 304 | 1.4301 | SUS304 | ≤0.08 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-10.5 | - |
| S30403 | 304L | 1.4306 | SUS304L | ≤0.03 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-12.0 | - |
| S30908 | 309S | 1.4833 | SUS309S | ≤0.08 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 22.0-24.0 | 12.0-15.0 | - |
| S31008 | 310S | 1.4845 | SUS310S | ≤0.08 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.50 | 24.0-26.0 | 19.0-22.0 | - |
| S31600 | 316 | 1.4401 | SUS316 | ≤0.08 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 |
| S31603 | 316L | 1.4404 | SUS316L | ≤0.03 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 |
| S31703 | 317L | 1.4438 | SUS317L | ≤0.03 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 18.0-20.0 | 11.0-15.0 | 3.0-4.0 |
| S32100 | 321 | 1.4541 | SUS321 | ≤0.08 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 17.0-19.0 | 9.0-12.0 | - |
| S34700 | 347 | 1.455 | SUS347 | ≤0.08 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 17.0-19.0 | 9.0-13.0 | - |
| S40500 | 405 | 1.4002 | SUS405 | ≤0.08 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 11.5-14.5 | ≤0.60 | - |
| S40900 | 409 | 1.4512 | SUS409 | ≤0.08 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 10.5-11.75 | ≤0.50 | - |
| S43000 | 430 | 1.4016 | SUS430 | ≤0.12 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.040 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.75 | 16.0-18.0 | ≤0.60 | - |
| S43400 | 434 | 1.4113 | SUS434 | ≤0.12 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.040 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 16.0-18.0 | - | - |
| S44400 | 444 | 1.4521 | SUS444L | ≤0.025 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 17.5-19.5 | ≤1.00 | - |
| S40300 | 403 | - | SUS403 | ≤0.15 | 5.5-7.5 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.50 | 11.5-13.0 | ≤0.60 | - |
| S410000 | 410 | 1.40006 | SUS410 | ≤0.15 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 11.5-13.5 | ≤0.60 | ≤1.00 |
| S42000 | 420 | 1.4021 | SUS420J1 | 0.16~0.25 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 12.0-14.0 | ≤0.75 | ≤1.00 |
| S440A | 440A | 1.4028 | SUS440A | 0.60~0.75 | ≤1.00 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 16.0-18.0 | - | ≤0.75 |
| S32750 | SAD2507 | 1.441 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.2 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.02 | ≤0.80 | 24.0-26.0 | 6.0-8.0 | 3.0-5.0 | |
| S31803 | SAF2205 | 1.4462 | ≤0.03 | ≤2.0 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.02 | ≤1.00 | 21.0-23.0 | 4.0-6.5 | 2.5-3.5 | |
| N08904 | 904L | 1.4539 | ≤0.0.3 | ≤2.0 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 18.0-20.0 | 23.0-25.0 | 3.0-4.0 |
Stainless Steel Material Properties:
| Type No. | Tensile Strength, ksi | Yield Strength, ksi | Elongation in 2 inches, % | Reduction of Area, % | Brinell Hardness |
| 301 | 110 | 40 | 60 | 70 | 165 |
| 302 | 90 | 40 | 55 | 70 | 150 |
| 303 | 90 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 160 |
| 304 | 85 | 35 | 55 | 70 | 150 |
| 304L | 80 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 140 |
| 316 | 85 | 35 | 60 | 70 | 150 |
| 316L | 78 | 30 | 55 | 65 | 145 |
| 321 | 85 | 35 | 55 | 65 | 150 |
| 410 | 75 | 40 | 35 | 70 | 155 |
| 416 | 75 | 40 | 30 | 65 | 155 |
| 420 | 95 | 50 | 25 | - | 241 |
| 430F | 80 | 45 | 25 | 50 | 165 |
| 15-5 | 160 | 145 | 15 | - | 330 |
| 17-4 (Condition A) | 150 | 110 | 10 | 45 | 332 |
