What is the composition of SS 347 material pipe?

Jul 07, 2025

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Why Know the Composition of SS 347 pipe?

SS 347 stainless steel round pipe is a niobium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel designed to resist intergranular corrosion in high-temperature and welded applications. Understanding its exact composition is crucial for engineers, material buyers, and fabricators who need thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and weldability without post-weld heat treatment.

 

What is the equivalent of 347 stainless steel?

Standard System Grade/Designation UNS Number
ASTM (US) 347 S34700
EN (Europe) 1.4550
X10CrNiNb18-9
 
JIS (Japan) SUS347  
GB (China) 06Cr18Ni11Nb S34778
DIN (Germany) X10CrNiNb189  

 

SS 347 Material Specification

SS 347 is a niobium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel designed for high-temperature strength and resistance to intergranular corrosion. It is standardized across multiple global specifications:

Standard Specification / Grade
UNS S34700
ASTM A240 SS 347 plate, sheet, strip
ASTM A312 SS 347 seamless and welded pipe
ASTM A213 SS 347 seamless tubes for heat exchangers
ASTM A182 SS 347 forged fittings, flanges
EN / DIN 1.4550 / X6CrNiNb18-10
AWS A5.9 ER347 (welding wire)

 

What is the chemical composition of SS 347 pipe?

Element Percentage (%)
Chromium (Cr) 17.0 – 19.0
Nickel (Ni) 9.0 – 13.0
Niobium (Nb / Cb) ≥ 10 × C (min ~0.3 – 1.0)
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.08
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 2.0
Silicon (Si) ≤ 1.0
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.045
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.03
Iron (Fe) Balance

Key Element: Niobium (Nb) is the defining addition in SS 347. It prevents intergranular corrosion by binding carbon and preventing chromium carbide precipitation at grain boundaries during welding or exposure to 425–850°C.

 

 

What Is SS 347 Industrial Pipe Used for in High-Temperature Applications?

SS 347 stainless steel is widely used in high-temperature environments (typically up to 870°C / 1600°F) where resistance to thermal cycling, weld decay, and oxidation is critical. Thanks to its niobium content, it resists sensitization and intergranular corrosion even after prolonged heat exposure.

Common High-Temperature Applications Include: Heat exchangers and superheaters, Boiler tubes and refinery heaters, Jet engine exhaust parts, Reformer tubes in petrochemical plants, Steam piping and high-temperature pressure vessels, Welded structures that cannot be heat-treated post-welding.

 

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