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Different Elements Functions in Stainless Steel Tube

Time:2015.10.05 Source: Author:
We all know that stainless steel tube composition is complex. Different raw materials make stainless steel tube to have different advantages. For example, martensitic stainless steel has a higher carbon content of up to 1% so it has magnetism and corrosion resistance. Austenitic stainless steel contains nickel, manganese and nitrogen so this kind of steel can make stainless steel tube of high temperature resistance. Here I would like to discuss what elements make different stainless steel tube advantages.

Firstly, the element chromium is an indispensable element of stainless steel tube. Firstly, the element chromium is an indispensable element of stainless steel tube. Corrosion and oxidation resistance of stainless steel tube increases by the increasing of Cr content because Cr can form thin layer of oxide film on the surface of the stainless steel tube to prevent further oxidation of stainless steel. In oxidizing environment this film has been strengthened. 

Secondly, nickel-chromium is the second important element among important alloying elements. It is not enough for stainless steel tube to contain Cr only. The nickel chromium must be added. It can promote the stability of the passive film on the stainless steel tube and improve the thermodynamic stability of stainless steel pipe. Therefore, stainless steel tube advantages of stainlessness and corrosion resistance cannot be separated from the nickel-chromium. 

Thirdly, manganese can form an infinite solid solution. It is playing an important role in stabilizing austenitic stainless steel structure. For ferritic and austenitic stainless steel, it has strong solid solution strengthening effect, increasing the hardness and strength of stainless steel pipe. In a word, Mn is an important alloying element in stainless steel production.

There are many other elements which have great effects on stainless steel tube advantages not mentioned. For example, the carbon and phosphorus which increase the hardness of stainless steel pipe are both important. 

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