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Start by selecting the right grade

Hear how we help you reduce risks and extend equipment
lifetime in your nitric acid production, from Johan Wallin,
Global Product Manager - Fertilizer products.
Your customer may have already specified ASTM 304L tube for a new
plant. However, they may also be asking for your guidance on materials
selection. The truth is that while ASTM 304L is good for many parts of the
plant, it will reach its limits in boiling nitric acid in heat exchangers
shortening service life. You may want to advise them to move up to
Sandvik 2RE10, a more corrosion-resistant tube with higher chrome
content. In the Huey test result shown below, several tube grades were
placed in boiling nitric acid at 65% for 5 x 48 hours with service conditions
similar to a nitric acid condenser. As shown, the corrosion rate was
dramatically lower.

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Sandvik 2RE10 (UNS S31002)

Sandvik SAF 2304 (UNS S32304)
Sandvik 3R12 (UNS S32304)

The standard that sets the standard

Does your life become easier by just delivering to specifications and
standards? Is there more to it? Yes there is. Working with Sandvik stainless
tube will not only ensure a high quality standard, but streamline your
fabrication process. You can work quickly and confidently with the
knowledge that youve got a material at the top of all parameters within a
standard from ovality, roundness, cleanliness and consistency to wall
thickness, chemical composition and welding consumables. Finally, you
gain access to our in-depth R&D knowledge, with some 2700 experts.
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Welding: the perfect marriage

Ask yourself: what provider of welding consumables is best suited to help
you get the perfect weld? Naturally, its the manufacturer of the base
material. So whether youre using MIG or TIG, its not surprising that
Sandvik can support you with a wealth of knowledge in this area. For
decades, our tube material experts have worked closely with our welding
R&D team to innovate the perfect welding consumables. We even offer
advice on the settings of the welding machine itself. Please download our
welding handbook.

Our knowledge is your competitive advantage

As you work with our tubing materials, you may have questions. So youll
be happy to know that Sandvik has one of the largest and most extensive
materials R&D organizations within its field, ready to assist and support.
Because you have access to this knowledge when working with us, you
dont need to have your own in-house team. Together we can specify, test
and develop the best methods of fabricating, regardless whether youre
focused on welding, bending or analyzing.

The perfect range

For more than 60 years, weve contributed to the nitric acid and UREA
industries with premium materials and support. Together we have
developed and been part of fine-tuning the industry to where it is today. A
long track record has built our industry knowledge, and today we have a
carefully tailored range of materials and dimensions to meet the
production challenges of nitric acid production.

Sandvik 2RE10 (UNS S31002) The optimal risk reducer for

nitric acid production
Chemical composition (nominal), %
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Si

Mn

Cr

Ni

Mo

0.015

0.15

1.8

0.020

0.005

24.5

20

0.1

Developed specifically for demanding applications in the nitric acid

industry, Sandvik 2RE10 is gaining a reputation for its ability to resist
corrosion at higher temperatures, enabling process equipment to last
longer. It is especially well suited for the tubing used in condenser-coolers
where re-boiling can accelerate corrosion rates. With 24.5% chromium and
20% nickel, it is highly resistant to corrosion as well as having extremely
low carbon and impurity levels. Available in outer diameters up to 80 mm
(3.15 in).

Key benefits
Extremely low carbon and impurity levels
Excellent resistance to corrosion in nitric coolers/condensers
Excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion
Good resistance to pitting
Good weldability
Very high consistency and tight tolerances

Sandvik 3R12 (UNS S32304) The all-round risk reducer for

nitric acid plants
Chemical composition (nominal), %
C

Si

Mn

Cr

Ni

0.030

0.5

1.3

0.030

0.015

18.5

10

Sandvik 3R12 (ASTM 304L) is our most widely used grade for nitric acid
facilities, capable of handling nitric acid over a wide range of temperatures
and concentrations up to about 60% at the atmospheric boiling point.
Being a versatile austenitic chromium-nickel steel, it can handle most of
the wet corrosion problems appearing after the ammonia converter.
However, under certain conditions, such as higher temperatures, or higher
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chloride or acid concentrations, a higher alloyed grade is recommended.

Tube is stocked in various sizes in the solution annealed and white pickled
condition.

Key benefits
Resistant to general corrosion (oxidizing nitric acid)
Improved machinability

Sandvik SAF 2304 (UNS S32304) For higher strength and

risk reduction in nitric acid production.
Chemical composition (nominal) %
C

Si

Mn

Cr

Ni

Mo

Cu

0.030

1.0

2.0

0.035

0.015

22.5

4.5

0.3

0.3

0.1

This lean duplex (austenitic-ferritic) stainless steel offers very good

resistance to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and favorable resistance to
general corrosion and pitting. As a duplex steel, it also offers very high
mechanical strength - roughly double the yield strength of ASTM 304L
steels. The high mechanical strength allows for lighter constructions, more
compact system designs and less welding.

Key benefits
Very good resistance to stress corrosion cracking
Good resistance to general corrosion
Double the yield strength of ASTM 304L
Design advantages due to mechanical properties

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