Components of Stainless Steel 904L Flanges
Stainless Steel 904L is an alloy containing nickel and chromium in a defined amount. Along with this, the grade contains 23% nickel and 19% chromium in addition to this, and it contains carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, copper and molybdenum. The presence of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum provides the stainless steel 904L with excellent corrosion resistance and strength.
Properties of Stainless Steel 904L Flanges
Stainless Steel 904L Flanges has good mechanical properties, including yield strength and tensile strength. These steel flanges show the high melting point at 1350 degrees C. Stainless steel 904L denotes low carbon content. Presence of low carbon allows easy welding and forming operations on these flanges. They do not hold the risk of grain formation and intergranular corrosion and impact of the carbide precipitation during welding. The process of cold working increases product strength. Stainless Steel 904L Flanges work hard, and they have the outstanding forming ability, which allows solution-hardening effects. Stainless Steel 904L Flanges show good stability due to the presence of nitrogen and carbon elements.
Stainless Steel 904L Flanges are available in best quality and offer various advantages including oxidative resistance, durability and long-term operational capacity. All these features make them suitable for multiple operating conditions and available in different standards. Ductility and toughness of Stainless Steel 904L Flanges range from 60 to 70%. The structure of austenite offers good ductility and hardening ability to these flanges. Process of cold working affects the ductility and toughness of Stainless Steel 904L Flanges, reducing strength. Besides cold working restores ductility and toughness. The products are available with the excellent surface finish as it affects corrosion resistance, cleaning ability and appearance. The smooth surface of flanges gives better corrosion resistance to development and makes them expensive.
Applications of Stainless Steel 904L Flanges
Stainless Steel 904L Flanges are useful at the end portion of a pipe to close it firmly. Stainless Steel 904L is a low carbon-containing version of Stainless-steel grade 904 which are useful in various operations such as the petrochemical industry, marine applications, power generation plant, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Stainless Steel 904L Flanges help heat applications like heat exchangers, boilers, and paper industries.
