
Stainless Steel Grades: Properties and Applications Compared
From 304 and 316 to duplex 2205 and 254 SMO, stainless steel grades differ in corrosion and heat performance. Compare the main grades here.
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Steel procurement guides and project supply notes.

From 304 and 316 to duplex 2205 and 254 SMO, stainless steel grades differ in corrosion and heat performance. Compare the main grades here.

Map ASTM A554, JIS G3446, GB/T 12770, EN 10305 and ASME SA249 stainless welded pipe standards to the right applications.

Heat treatment of stainless steel welds relieves stress, restores corrosion resistance and can replace pickling. Learn bright annealing furnace types.

A step-by-step method to calculate steel elbow dimensions, check inner and outer diameters, and choose the right fitting for the line.

Pipe size is more than diameter. Learn how ASME B36.10M and B36.19M define OD and wall thickness, and what Schedule 40 and 80 actually mean.

Steel pipe piles are seamless or welded carbon steel tubes used to support and stabilize foundations in ports, marine works and heavy structures.

Storage location, stacking, covering and inspection practices that prevent rust and extend the service life of precision steel pipe.

Key precautions for welded steel pipe: correct filler, clean joints, controlled heat input and post-weld inspection before and during use.

Alloy steel pipe is a hollow section made from alloy steel, used for high-pressure, high-temperature and structural service.

X65 is an API 5L high-strength line pipe grade with a minimum yield strength of 448 MPa, used for long-distance oil and gas transmission.