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    Introduction

    TP321 is a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel designed for enhanced resistance to intergranular corrosion, particularly in high-temperature environments. It is part of the 300-series stainless steels, closely related to 304/304L, but with the addition of titanium (Ti) to mitigate carbide precipitation during welding or prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures. Below is a concise overview of its characteristics and applications.

    Key Features

    Intergranular Corrosion Resistance Titanium stabilization ensures resistance to sensitization (chromium depletion) in welded or high-temperature (450°C–850°C) applications.
    High-Temperature Stability Maintains mechanical integrity and oxidation resistance up to 870°C (1600°F), suitable for exhaust systems, heat exchangers, and boilers.
    Weldability Excellent weldability without post-weld heat treatment, making it ideal for fabricated components.
    General Corrosion Resistance Resists oxidation, organic acids, and mildly corrosive environments, though less resistant to chlorides than 316/316L.

    Material Specification

    Standard: ASTM A312/A312M
    O.D: 1/8" NB TO 32" NB, (10.29MM-812.80MM), (Customization Available)
    W.T: SCH 10S, SCH 40S, SCH 80S, SCH160, SCH XXS (Customization Available)
    Application:
    • Chemical & Petrochemical Industry
    • Oil & Gas
    • Fertilizer Plant
    • Automotive & Aerospace
    • Power Generation
    • Food Processing
    • Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
    • Pulp & Paper Industry
    • Construction & Architecture
    End: Plain End, Beveled End, Threaded
    Processing: Cut-to-length; Polishing.
    Inspection:
    • 100% PMI TESTED
    • EN10204.3.1B MILL TEST CERTIFICATE
    • THIRD PARTY INSPECTION ACCEPTED
    Delivery Condition: Cold Drawn, Annealed and Pickled / Polished / Bright Annealed / Sand blasting / Shot Blasting.
    Marking: All SS SMLS Pipes are marked as follows: Standard, Grade, OD, Thickness, Length, Heat No. (Or as per the customer’s request)
    Packing: Packed in Wooden Boxes, plywood cases, Steel Strips Bundled, or as per Customers Requests
    Specials: Sizes and Specifications other than above can be customized on request.

    Specification Parameters

    TP321 Chemical Composition
    HEAT NO. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%)
    C Mn P S Si Ni Cr N
    STAND. MIN. 9.00 17.00
    MAX. 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 12.00 19.00 0.10
    TP321 Mechanical Properties
    Mechanical Properties
    Grade Tensile Strength (MPa) min Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min Elongation (% in 50mm) min Hardness
    Rockwell B (HR B) Brinell (HB)
    TP321 515 205 35 100 220
    Equivalent Grades - (ASTM A312 TP321 Equivalent Grades)
    ASTM A312 TP321 Equivalent Grades
    USA (ASTM/ASME/AISI) Japan (JIS) Germany (DIN/EN) China (GB) International (ISO) United Kingdom (BS) Russia (GOST)
    TP321
    UNS S32100
    321
    S32100
    JIS G4304 X10CrNiTi18-9 (DIN)
    1.4541 (EN)
    06Cr18Ni11Ti (NEW)
    1Cr18Ni9Ti (Old)
    S32168
    X6CrNiTi18-10 304S12
    321S20 (historical)
    12Х18Н10Т
    ASTM A312/A312M Standard Cold Machining Size Deviation Permitted
    ASTM A312/A312M-09 Standard Permitted Tolerance of WT and OD
    Nominal Outside Diameter Allowable deviation Nominal wall thickness Allowable deviation
    1/8”—1 1/2“ (10.29—48.26) +0.4 -0.8 1/8”—1 1/2“ (10.29-73.03) all of t +20 -12.5
    >1 1/2“—4” (48.26—114.3) ±0.8 3“—18” (88.9-457.2) t/D=5% +22.5 -12.5
    >4”—8" (114.3—219.08) +1.6 -0.8 3“—18” (88.9-457.2) t/D>5% +15 -12.5
    >8“—18" (219.08—457.2) +2.4 -0.8 ≥20" =508 t of wld pipe +17.5 -12.5
    >18”—26“ (457.2—660.4) +3.2 -0.8 ≥20" =508 t/D=5% +22.5 -12.5
    >26”—34” (660.4—863.6) +4.0 -0.8 ≥20" =508 t/D>5% +15 -12.5
    >34“—48" (863.6—1219.2) +4.8 -0.8
    Thin wall pipe (t/D=3%) ovality condition: Any cross section in a steel pipe Dmax Dmin=1.5%nominal, and (Dmax Dmin)/ 2 conforms to the stipulated diameter tolerance range.
    Comparison Table Of American Standard Dimensions - (ANSI B36.19 & ANSI B36.10)
    OD DN IN OD MM ANSI B36.19 ANSI B36.10
    Nominal diameter in inches
    5s 10s Sched.40s Sched.40 Sched.80s Sched.80 10 20 30 Standard
    mm Kg/m mm Kg/m mm Kg/m mm mm Kg/m mm mm Kg/m mm Kg/m mm Kg/m mm Kg/m
    6 1/8" 10.29 - - 1.24 0.281 1.73 371 1.73 2.41 0.467 2.41 - - - - - - 1.73 0.371
    8 1/4" 13.72 - - 1.65 0.499 2.24 0.644 2 3.02 0.809 3.02 - - - - - - 2.24 0.644
    10 3/8" 17.14 - - 1.65 0.64 2.31 0.858 2.31 3.2 1.118 3.2 - - - - - - 2.31 0.858
    15 1/2" 21.34 1.65 0.814 2.11 1.016 2.77 1.26 2.77 3.73 1.62 3.73 - - - - - - 2.77 1.26
    20 3/4" 26.67 1.65 1.034 2.11 1.298 2.87 1.68 2.87 3.91 2.19 3.91 - - - - - - 2.87 1.68
    25 1" 33.4 1.65 1.312 2.77 2.125 3.38 2.5 3.38 4.55 3.23 4.55 - - - - - - 3.36 2.5
    32 1 1/4" 42.16 1.65 1.674 2.77 2.732 3.56 3.38 3.56 4.85 4.46 4.85 - - - - - - 3.56 3.38
    40 1 1/2" 48.26 1.65 1.926 2.77 3.155 3.68 4.05 3.68 5.08 5.4 5.08 - - - - - - 3.68 4.05
    50 2" 60.32 1.65 2.424 2.77 3.992 3.91 5.43 3.91 5.54 7.47 5.54 - - - - - - 3.91 5.43
    65 2 1/2" 73.02 2.11 3.747 3.05 5.345 5.16 8.62 5.16 7.01 11.4 7.01 - - - - - - 5.16 8.62
    80 3" 88.9 2.11 4.585 3.05 6.557 5.49 11.28 5.49 7.62 15.25 7.62 - - - - - - 5.49 11.28
    90 3 1/2" 101.6 2.11 5.272 3.05 7.526 5.74 13.56 5.74 8.08 18.62 8.08 - - - - - - 5.74 13.56
    100 4" 114.3 2.11 5.945 3.05 8.496 6.02 16.06 6.02 8.56 22.29 8.56 - - - - - - 6.02 16.06
    125 5" 141.3 2.77 9.639 3.4 11.74 6.55 21.76 6.55 9.52 30.92 9.52 - - - - - - 6.55 21.76
    150 6" 168.28 2.77 11.514 3.4 14.037 7.11 28.23 7.11 10.97 42.52 10.97 - - - - - - 7.11 28.23
    200 8" 219.08 2.77 15.049 3.76 20.334 8.18 42.49 8.18 12.7 64.57 12.7 - - 6.35 33.28 7.04 36.8 8.18 42.4
    250 10" 273.05 3.4 23.028 4.19 28.29 9.27 60.24 9.27 12.7 81.46 15.09 - - 6.35 41.7 7.8 51 9.27 60.24
    300 12" 323.85 3.96 31.806 4.57 36.633 9.52 73.76 10.31 12.7 97.36 17.48 - - 6.35 49.68 8.38 65.14 9.52 73.76
    350 14" 355.6 3.98 34.99 4.78 42.102 9.52 - 11.13 - - 19.05 6.35 54.63 7.92 67.98 9.52 81.21 9.52 81.21
    400 16" 406.4 4.19 42.35 4.78 48.22 9.52 - 12.7 - - 21.44 6.35 62.58 7.92 77.9 9.52 93.13 9.52 93.18
    450 18" 457.2 4.19 47.7 4.78 54.3 9.52 - 14.27 - - 23.82 6.35 70.5 7.92 87.8 11.13 122.12 9.52 105.05
    500 20" 508 4.77 60.32 5.54 69.766 9.52 - 15.09 - - 26.19 6.35 78.47 9.52 116.97 12.7 155 9.52 116.97
    550 22" 558.8 4.77 - 5.54 - 9.52 - - - - 28.58 6.35 86.42 9.52 128.89 12.7 170.86 9.52 128.89
    600 24" 609.6 5.54 84.1 6.35 96.215 9.52 - 17.48 - - 30.96 6.35 96.215 9.52 140.8 14.7 209.54 9.52 140.81
    650 26" 660.4 - - - - 9.52 - - - - - 7.92 127.58 12.7 202.65 - - 9.52 152.73
    700 28" 711.2 - - - - 9.52 - - - - - 7.92 137.52 12.7 218.54 15.88 271.94 9.52 164.65
    750 30" 762 6.35 120.59 7.92 147.45 9.52 - - - - - 7.92 147.45 12.7 234.44 15.88 291.81 9.52 176.57
    800 32" 812 - - - - 9.52 - 17.48 - - - 7.92 157.39 12.7 250.33 15.88 311.67 9.52 188.5
    850 34" 863.6 - - - - 9.52 - 17.48 - - - 7.92 167.32 12.7 266.22 15.88 331.54 9.52 200.42
    900 36" 914.4 - - - - 9.52 - 19.05 - - - 7.92 177.26 12.7 282.18 15.88 351.41 9.52 212.34

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is TP321 stainless steel?
    TP321 is a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel. It is similar to 304 stainless steel but features a titanium addition, which improves its resistance to intergranular corrosion under high-temperature environments.
    Why is titanium added to TP321 stainless steel?
    Titanium is added to stabilize the carbon content by forming titanium carbides. This prevents chromium carbide precipitation at grain boundaries during welding or exposure to high temperatures (450°C–850°C), protecting the steel from sensitization and subsequent intergranular corrosion.
    What are the primary applications of ASTM A312 TP321?
    Due to its high-temperature stability, TP321 is widely used in exhaust systems, boilers, heat exchangers, chemical processing equipment, oil & gas refineries, power generation, and aerospace components.
    Does TP321 require post-weld heat treatment?
    No, TP321 generally does not require post-weld heat treatment. Its titanium stabilization prevents carbide precipitation during the welding process, maintaining its corrosion resistance directly after welding.
    What is the maximum operating temperature for TP321?
    TP321 stainless steel maintains its mechanical strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures up to approximately 870°C (1600°F).
    Is TP321 resistant to chloride environments?
    While TP321 has good general corrosion resistance, it is susceptible to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion. For highly corrosive chloride environments, molybdenum-bearing grades like 316 or 316L are typically preferred.