ASTM A213 TP321 S32100 STAINLESS STEEL SEAMLESS HEAT EXCHANGER TUBING
Stainless Steel 321 contains titanium (Ti) ≥5× carbon content to prevent chromium carbide precipitation during welding or high-temperature exposure (450–850°C). This stabilization ensures resistance to intergranular corrosion even after prolonged thermal cycling, a critical feature for heat exchangers in refineries and power plants1013. Unlike non-stabilized grades like TP304, TP321 retains corrosion resistance in sensitization-prone environments, making it ideal for post-weld applications without requiring heat treatment
Equivalent Grade of ASTM A213 TP321/TP321G Stainless Steel Seamless Tubing
Grade | UNS No | Old British | Euronorm | Swedish SS | Japanese JIS | ||
BS | En | No | Name | ||||
321 | S32100 | 321S31 | 58B, 58C | 1.4541 | X6CrNiTi18-10 | 2337 | SUS 321 |
321H | S32109 | 321S51 | - | 1.4878 | X10CrNiTi18-10 | - | SUS 321H |
Mechanical & Physical Properties of ASTM A213 TP321/TP321G Stainless Steel Seamless Tubing
Density | 8.0 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 1454 °C (2650 °F) |
Tensile Strength | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 |
Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 |
Elongation | 35 % |
Chemical Composition of ASTM A213 TP321/TP321G Stainless Steel Seamless Tubing
SS 321 | SS 321H | |
Ni | 9 – 12 | 9 – 12 |
Cr | 17 – 19 | 17 – 19 |
C | 0.08 max | 0.04 – 0.10 |
N | 0.10 max | |
Fe | Balance | |
Mn | 2 max | 2 max |
Si | 0.75 max | 0.75 max |
S | 0.03 max | 0.03 max |
P | 0.045 max | 0.045 max |
Ti | 5xC min 0.60% max | 4xC min 0.60% max |
Key Characteristics
Advantages Over Other Stainless Steel Grades
Application
Due to its superior high-temperature performance and corrosion resistance, TP321 seamless tubes are widely used in industries such as: