430 Stainless Steel Pipe Description
One of the key properties of 430 stainless steel pipe is its ability to resist oxidation and rust in humid or mildly corrosive environments. This stainless steel contains at least 16% chromium, which forms an invisible protective layer on the surface to prevent rust. Another advantage is its resistance to high temperatures (up to 1500°F) without losing strength or becoming brittle. It also has good ductility and formability, making it easy to shape into different products. Industries where 430 stainless steel is frequently used include aerospace engineering, medical device manufacturing, petrochemical processing plants, and marine applications such as marine fittings. However, welding 430 stainless steel pipes can be challenging due to its high chromium content. After welding is done, be sure to clean them thoroughly with a wire brush to remove any discoloration caused by heat exposure during the welding process.
Product Parameters
| Product Name | 430 Stainless Steel Pipe | |
| Type | Steel Pipe | |
| Outer diameter | Round Tube | 4mm-200mm |
| Square Tube | 10*10mm-100*100mm | |
| Rectangular Tube | 10*20mm-50*100mm | |
| Wall Thickness | 0.6mm-6.0mm | |
| Length | 1-6 meters, Length can be customized | |
| Standard | ASTM, AISI, JIS, GB, DIN, EN, etc. | |
| Surface | Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turning, Matt Surface Treatment, No. 4. BA, etc. | |
| Scope of Application | Common applications for stainless steel pipes include food processing,
Textile operations, Breweries, Water treatment plants, Oil and gas processing, Fertilizers and pesticides, Chemical applications, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, Auto parts, etc. |
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| Certificate | ISO, SGS, BV, etc. | |
| Production Technology | Hot Rolling, Cold Rolling | |
| Edge Processing | Edging, Trimming | |
Chemical Composition
| C | Si | Mn | Cr | Ni | S | P |
| ≤ 0.12 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | 16.0～18.0 | ≤0.75 | ≤ 0.03 | ≤ 0.04 |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength Kb (MPa) | Yield Strength σ0.2 (MPa) | Elongation D5 (%) | Hardness |
| ≥634 | ≥440 | ≥20 | Annealing≤ 223HB; quenching and tempering ≥ 192HB |
Physical Performance
| Density(g/cm³) | Modulus of Elasticity(Gpa) | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(10-6/°C) | Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity(W/m*K) | Resistivity(ΜΩ. cm) |
| 7.70 | 200 | 10.4 | 23.9 | 360 |
