ASTM A312 TP304L 6 Inch Sch 10S Welded Stainless Steel Pipe is a welded stainless steel pipe manufactured from TP304L low-carbon austenitic stainless steel in accordance with the ASTM A312 standard. It features a 6-inch nominal pipe size (NPS 6 / DN150) and a Schedule 10S wall thickness, making it an economical and reliable choice for low- to medium-pressure piping systems.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ASTM A312 TP304L 6 Inch Sch 10S Welded Stainless Steel Pipe |
| Material Grade | TP304L (UNS S30403) |
| Product Type | Welded Stainless Steel Pipe |
| Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) | 6 Inch |
| Nominal Diameter (DN) | DN150 |
| Pipe Schedule | Sch 10S |
| Outside Diameter (OD) | 168.3 mm (6.625") |
| Wall Thickness | 3.40 mm (0.134") |
| Inside Diameter (ID) | 161.5 mm (6.358") |
| Theoretical Weight | 13.8 kg/m (9.27 lb/ft) |
| Standard | ASTM A312, ASME B36.19M |
| Manufacturing Process | Electric Fusion Welded (EFW) / ERW / TIG Welded (as required) |
| Standard Length | 6 m, 12 m, or Customized |
| End Type | Plain End (PE), Beveled End (BE), Threaded (Optional) |
| Surface Finish | Pickled & Annealed (P&A), Bright Annealed (BA), Polished, No.4 |
| Inspection & Testing | PMI, Hydrostatic Test, Eddy Current Test, Ultrasonic Test, Dimensional Inspection, Visual Inspection |
| Certification | EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC), ISO 9001 |
| Packing | Plastic Caps, Bundles, Wooden Cases, or Export Seaworthy Packing |
| Applications | Chemical Processing, Industrial Piping Systems, Petrochemical Plants, Water Treatment, Food & Beverage Processing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Heat Exchanger Systems, Oil & Gas, Marine Engineering |

Compared with standard TP304, TP304L contains a lower carbon content (maximum 0.03%), which significantly improves weldability and reduces the risk of intergranular corrosion after welding. This makes it particularly suitable for fabrication, field welding, and corrosive service environments.
The pipe has a 168.3 mm outside diameter and a 3.40 mm wall thickness, providing an excellent balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and weight. It is manufactured in accordance with ASME B36.19M dimensional requirements and is available in standard or custom lengths to meet different project needs.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.030 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.75 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 2.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.045 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.0–20.0 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 8.0–12.0 |
| Nitrogen (N) | ≤ 0.10 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.93 g/cm³ |
| Melting Range | 1,400–1,450°C |
| Thermal Conductivity (100°C) | 16.2 W/m·K |
| Electrical Resistivity (20°C) | 0.72 μΩ·m |
| Specific Heat (20°C) | 500 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20–100°C) | 17.2 × 10⁻⁶/K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 193 GPa |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 485 MPa (70 ksi) |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | ≥ 170 MPa (25 ksi) |
| Elongation | ≥ 35% |
| Hardness | ≤ 92 HRB (Approx. ≤ 201 HB) |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 193 GPa |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.29 |
| Grade | Standard |
|---|---|
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TP304
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ASTM A312
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| TP304L | ASTM A312 |
| TP316 | ASTM A312 |
| TP316L | ASTM A312 |
| TP321 | ASTM A312 |
| Duplex 2205 | ASTM A790 |
Thanks to its excellent resistance to oxidation, moisture, mild chemicals, and many industrial fluids, ASTM A312 TP304L 6 Inch Sch 10S welded stainless steel pipe is widely used in chemical processing plants, industrial piping systems, petrochemical facilities, water treatment plants, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, heat exchanger systems, and general process piping.