ASTM A312 SA312 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe Acid Resistant For Chemical Processing
The ASTM A312 Pipe for Chemical Processing is manufactured in accordance with the internationally recognized ASTM A312 standard, which specifies seamless, straight-seam welded, and heavily cold-worked welded austenitic stainless steel pipes. Designed specifically for high-corrosion and high-temperature service in chemical plants, this pipe offers excellent resistance to a wide range of aggressive media, including acids, alkalis, solvents, and chemical intermediates. Its seamless construction ensures uniform wall thickness, no weld-related defects, and reliable performance under pressure.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Standards | ASTM A312 / ASME SA312 |
| Available Grades | 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316H, 316Ti, 317L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 310S |
| Outer Diameter | 6 mm – 610 mm (1/8″ – 24″ NPS) |
| Wall Thickness | Schedule 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S, 160, XXS; or custom |
| Length | Fixed lengths 3m / 6m, or random lengths upon request |
| Manufacturing Process | Seamless – Cold drawn / Hot rolled |
| Surface Finish | Annealed, pickled, passivated |
| End Finish | Plain ends, beveled ends, threaded, or grooved |
| Grade | C ≤ | Si ≤ | Mn ≤ | P ≤ | S ≤ | Cr | Ni | Mo | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304L | 0.03 | 0.75 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-12.0 | – | – |
| 316L | 0.03 | 0.75 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 | – |
| 317L | 0.03 | 0.75 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 18.0-20.0 | 11.0-15.0 | 3.0-4.0 | – |
| 321 | 0.08 | 0.75 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 17.0-19.0 | 9.0-12.0 | – | Ti ≥ 5*C |
| 347 | 0.08 | 0.75 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 17.0-19.0 | 9.0-13.0 | – | Nb ≥ 8*C |
| 310S | 0.08 | 0.75 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 24.0-26.0 | 19.0-22.0 | – | – |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength (MPa) min | Elongation (%) min | Hardness (HB) max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304L | 485 | 170 | 40 | 201 |
| 316L | 485 | 170 | 40 | 217 |
| 317L | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 |
| 321 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 |
| 347 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 |
| 310S | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 |
- ASTM A312 Compliance – Meets strict industry standards for chemical service
- Wide Chemical Compatibility – Resistant to organic and inorganic acids, caustics, salts, and solvents
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance – Molybdenum grades (316/317L) excel in chloride and reducing acid environments
- Stabilized Grades Available – 321 and 347 prevent intergranular corrosion after welding
- High-Temperature Performance – 310S for extreme heat applications (up to 1150°C)
- Pressure Integrity – Seamless design eliminates weld seam as a potential failure point
- Passivated Surface – Enhances corrosion resistance and maintains product purity
- Chemical Reactors – Feed and discharge piping
- Heat Exchangers – Shell and tube, cooling coils
- Distillation Columns – Liquid and vapor transfer lines
- Storage Tank Piping – Transfer and circulation systems
- Acid Handling Systems – Sulfuric, nitric, phosphoric, acetic acid service
- Caustic Service – Sodium hydroxide and other alkaline media
- Solvent Transport – Organic and inorganic solvent pipelines
- Pharmaceutical Intermediates – High-purity process lines
- Fertilizer Production – Ammonia and urea service
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