310 Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes

 


Grade 310, combining excellent high temperature properties with good ductility and weld ability, is designed for high temperature service. It resists oxidation in continuous service at temperatures up to 1150℃ provided reducing sulphur gases are not present. It is also used for intermittent service at temperatures up to 1040℃.

Grade 310S (UNS S31008) is used when the application environment involves moist corrodents in a temperature range lower than that which is normally considered "high temperature" service. The lower carbon content of 310S does reduce its high temperature strength compared to 310. 

Like other austenitic grades these have excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures, although other grades are normally used in this environment.


    Grade 310L (and proprietary versions of this grade), is a 0.03% maximum carbon version of 310, sometimes used for very specific    corrosive environments, such as urea production.

 Product Range

   Specifications: ASTM A/ASME SA213/A249/A269/A312/A358 CL. I to V ASTM A789/A790
   Sizes (Seamless): 1/2" NB - 24" NB
   Sizes (ERW): 1/2" NB - 24" NB
   Sizes (EFW): 6" NB - 36" NB  

    Wall Thickness available:
    Schedule 5S - Schedule XXS (heavier on request)

   Other Materials Testing:

    NACE MR0175, H2 SERVICE, OXYGEN SERVICE, CRYO SERVICE, etc.

 Dimensions:

    All Pipes is manufactured and inspected/tested to the relevant standards including ASTM, ASME and API etc.

 Composition 310 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

    Typical compositional ranges for grade 310 stainless steels are given in table 1.

   Table 1. Composition ranges for 310 grade stainless steel

Grade C Mn Si P S Cr Mo Ni N
310 min.
max.
-
0.25
-
2.00
-
1.50
-
0.045
-
0.030
24.0
26.0
- 19.0
22.0
-
310S min.
max.
-
0.08
-
2.00
-
1.50
-
0.045
-
0.030
24.0
26.0
- 19.0
22.0
-

 Mechanical Properties 310 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

    Typical mechanical properties for grade 310 stainless steels are given in table 2.

   Table 2. Mechanical properties of 310 grade stainless steel 

Grade Tensile Strength (MPa) min Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min Elongation (% in 50mm) min Hardness
Rockwell B (HR B) max Brinell (HB)
max
310 515 205 40 95 217
310S 515 205 40 95 217


 Physical Properties of 310 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

    Typical physical properties for annealed grade 310 stainless steels are given in table 3.

   Table 3. Physical properties of 310 grade stainless steel in the annealed condition

Grade Density (kg/m3) Elastic Modulus (GPa) Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(m/m/℃) Thermal Conductivity(W/m.K) Specific Heat 0-100℃ (J/kg.K) Electrical Resistivity (n.m)
0-100℃ 0-315℃ 0-538℃ at 100℃ at 500℃
310/S 7750 200 15.9 16.2 17.0 14.2 18.7 500 720


 Grade Specification Comparison of 310 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

    Approximate grade comparisons for 310 stainless steels are given in table 4.

   Table 4. Grade specifications for 310 grade stainless steel 

Grade UNS No Old British Euronorm Swedish SS Japanese JIS
BS En No Name
310 S31000 310S24 - 1.4840 X15CrNi25-20 - SUH 310
310S S31008 310S16 - 1.4845 X8CrNi25-21 2361 SUS 310S
These comparisons are approximate only. The list is intended as a comparison of functionally similar materials not as a schedule of contractual equivalents. If exact equivalents are needed original specifications must be consulted.


 Corrosion Resistance of 310 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

The high chromium content - intended to increase high temperature properties - also gives these grades good aqueous corrosion resistance. The PRE is approximately 25, and seawater resistance about 22℃, similar to that of Grade 316. Excellent resistance at normal temperatures, and when in high temperature service exhibits good resistance to oxidizing and carburizing atmospheres. Resists fuming nitric acid at room temperature and fused nitrates up to 425℃.Subject to stress corrosion cracking but more resistant than Grades 304 or 316.


 Heat Treatment of 310 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

Solution Treatment (Annealing) - heat to 1040-1150℃ and cool rapidly for maximum corrosion resistance. This treatment is also recommended to restore ductility after each 1000 hours of service above 650℃, due to long term precipitation of brittle sigma phase.

These grades cannot be hardened by thermal treatment.



 Applications of 310 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

    Typical applications include:


       Furnace parts
       Oil burner parts
       Carburizing boxes
       Heat Treatment baskets and jigs
       Heat Exchangers
       Welding filler wire and electrodes