ASTM A213 TP316L Stainless Steel Seamless Heat Exchanger Tube

Grade TP316L is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, especially against sulfuric and chloric acids.

Chemical Composition:

Mechanical Properties:

Key Features:

Corrosion Resistance:

Excellent resistance to a wide range of environmental and chemical exposures, such as those found in the paper, textile, and chemical industries.

Weldability:

Low carbon content reduces the risk of carbide precipitation during welding, maintaining corrosion resistance in as-welded structures.

Temperature Resistance:

Performs well at both low and high temperatures, making it suitable for cryogenic applications and high-temperature environments.

Biocompatibility:

Often used in medical applications due to its non-reactive nature with body tissues.

Applications:

1. Chemical Processing Industry

• Heat Exchangers: Used in heat exchangers where corrosive chemicals are processed, ensuring high performance and longevity.
• Reactors and Pressure Vessels: Suitable for reactors and pressure vessels dealing with aggressive chemicals at moderate to high temperatures.
• Distillation Columns: Ideal for distillation processes involving corrosive substances.

2. Petrochemical Industry

• Refinery Equipment: Used in components such as catalytic crackers and reformers that operate in corrosive environments.
• Furnaces and Boilers: Suitable for furnace and boiler components where resistance to high-temperature oxidation is required.

3. Power Generation

• Condenser Tubes: Used in power plant condensers where high efficiency and corrosion resistance are required.
• Heat Recovery Systems: Ideal for heat recovery systems that require durable and corrosion-resistant tubing.
• Boilers: Suitable for boiler tubes in power plants.