904L Stainless Steel Pipe | Ultimate Acid and Chloride Resistance for Critical Applications

✓ Sulfuric Acid Dominance: 0.001mm/year corrosion rate in 98% H₂SO₄ at 40°C (104°F) – 10x lifespan vs 316L.

✓ Seawater Immunity: PREN ≥36, validated by 15,000-hour ASTM G48 Method D crevice corrosion testing.

✓ Cryogenic Toughness: Maintains ductility from **-196°C to 400°C (-321°F to 752°F)** for LNG and cryogenic systems.

✓ Fabrication Precision: Low carbon content (0.02% max) prevents hot cracking during welding (AWS A5.9 ER385 filler recommended).

904L Stainless Steel Pipe (UNS N08904)

Engineered to conquer the most aggressive chemical and marine environments, 904L super austenitic stainless steel pipe combines high molybdenum (4.5%), copper (1.5%), and nickel (24%) content to deliver unrivaled resistance to sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and chloride-induced corrosion. Certified to ASTM A312/A358, NACE MR0175, and ISO 15156, this premium alloy outperforms conventional stainless steels in chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and offshore applications where failure is not an option.

Sizes: 1/8″ to 36″ OD (Seamless/Welded)
Wall Thickness: 0.5mm to 50mm (Schedule 5S to XXS)
Surface Finishes: Pickled & Passivated, Electropolished (Ra ≤0.2μm), BA (Bright Annealed)
Mechanical Properties: Yield Strength ≥220 MPa | Tensile Strength ≥490 MPa | Elongation ≥45% | Hardness ≤230 HBW

Parameter Category	Value/Description
Material Standard	ASTM A312 / A789 / B677, EN 10217-7, JIS G3459, UNS N08904
Chemical Composition (%)	C ≤0.02, Cr 19–23, Ni 23–28, Mo 4.0–5.0, Cu 1.0–2.0, Mn ≤2.0, Si ≤1.0, P ≤0.045, S ≤0.035
Tensile Strength (MPa)	≥490 (Solution Annealed)
Yield Strength (MPa)	≥216 (Solution Annealed)
Elongation (%)	≥35 (in 50mm gauge length)
Hardness	Brinell (HBW): ≤220; Rockwell (HRB): ≤95 (Solution Annealed)
Density (g/cm³)	8.00
Melting Range (°C)	1300–1390
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)	12.5 (at 20°C)
Thermal Expansion (10⁻⁶/°C)	15.9 (20–100°C)
Electrical Resistivity (Ω·m)	0.90 × 10⁻⁶ (at 20°C)
Elastic Modulus (GPa)	195
Magnetic Permeability	Non-magnetic (austenitic structure)
Corrosion Resistance	Exceptional resistance to sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, chlorides, and organic acids; PREN ≥36. Resists stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and pitting/crevice corrosion.
Heat Treatment	Solution Annealing: 1100–1170°C followed by rapid cooling (water or air quench).
Surface Finishes	Seamless/Welded, Pickled, Bright Annealed, Polished (ID/OD), Bead Blasted.
Dimension Range	– OD: 6mm–1200mm – Wall Thickness: 0.5mm–50mm – Length: 1–12m (custom lengths available).
Standards & Schedules	ASTM (SCH 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S), EN (Light/Medium/Heavy Series), JIS (SGP, STS).
Key Applications	Chemical reactors, sulfuric acid tanks, seawater heat exchangers, oil & gas pipelines, pharmaceutical equipment, flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems.

904L Stainless Steel Pipe Applications

Industry	Critical Uses	904L Pipe Advantage
Chemical Processing	Sulfuric acid concentrators, pickling tanks	0.001mm/year corrosion rate in 98% H₂SO₄ at 40°C.
Pharmaceutical	API reactor piping, solvent recovery systems	Complies with FDA CFR 211.65 and EU GMP Annex 1.
Marine Engineering	Seawater heat exchangers, scrubber units	Resists MIC (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion) in stagnant seawater.
Nuclear Fuel	UF₆ handling equipment, reprocessing tools	Withstands hydrogen fluoride (HF) up to 200°C (392°F).

904L Stainless Steel Pipe Product Packaging

904L stainless steel pipes are engineered for critical applications in oil & gas, construction, and medical industries. To preserve surface integrity and dimensional accuracy during transit, we deploy advanced packaging systems and logistics strategies tailored for tubular products.

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