Is SA 179 carbon steel pipe corrosion resistant

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‌SA179 carbon pipe Material and Composition‌

The material is ‌low-carbon steel‌ (carbon content 0.06%-0.18%) with ‌clean impurity levels‌ (sulfur and phosphorus ≤0.035%). It achieves a ‌densified microstructure‌ through cold-drawing, resulting in ‌excellent corrosion resistance‌ and ‌high thermal conductivity efficiency‌.

SA179 Seamless steel pipe Specifications

‌Outer Diameter‌: Φ6-102mm

‌Wall Thickness‌: 0.5-12.7mm (tolerance ±10%)

‌Maximum Single Length‌: 22 meters

‌Available Conditions‌: Annealed or Bright Annealed

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SA179 Hot rolled pipe Key Performance Indicators

Hardness‌: ≤72 HRB

Thermal Conductivity‌: 49 W/(m·K)

Hydrostatic Test Pressure‌: ≥5 MPa (standard test conditions)

 

S‌A179 boiler tube Special Processing Characteristics

Expansion Rate‌: ≥15% without cracks (outer diameter expansion)

Welding Recommendation‌: ER70S-6 welding wire, heat input ≤25 kJ/cm

 

Key Features

High-Temperature Resistance‌: Long-term service up to 450℃, short-term up to 480℃.

Excellent Thermal Conductivity‌: Thermal conductivity ≥45 W/(m·K), ideal for heat exchange applications.

Superior Corrosion Resistance‌: Resistant to various media after special treatment.

High Strength and Good Plasticity‌: Tensile strength ≥325 MPa, elongation ≥35%.

Precise Dimensional Control‌: Outer diameter tolerance ±0.10mm, wall thickness tolerance ±10%.

Production Process and Testing

Production Process‌: Cold-drawn with final heat treatment ≥650℃ (1200°F).

Testing Requirements‌: Hydrostatic test or non-destructive electrical test (per buyer's requirement), chemical composition analysis, hardness test, etc. Each batch undergoes sampling inspection per standard.