Pressurfect® CNG is a dual grade certified (ASTM 316/316L) austenitic chromium-nickel steel with minimum 2.5% molybdenum and a low carbon content used for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems.
The grade is characterized by:
- Excellent corrosion resistance in CNG environments
- Excellent toughness
- Excellent bendability
- Excellent impact strength
Standards
- ASTM: TP316L, TP316
- UNS: S31603, S31600
- EN Number: 1.4435, 1.4436
- EN Name: X 2 CrNiMo 18-14-3, X 3 CrNiMo 17-13-3
- JIS: SU316LTP, 316TP, SU316LTB, 316TB
Product standards
- ASTM A213, A269 and A312
- JIS G3459
- JIS G3463
- EN 10216-5
Product Approval
JIS Approval No. SE9402 for Stainless Steel Tubes
Chemical composition (nominal)
C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
≤0.030 | 0.4 | 1.7 | ≤0.040 | ≤0.015 | 17.5 | 13 | 2.6 |
Applications
Pressurfect® CNG has been developed specifically for high-pressure fuel lines for compressed natural gas (CNG) systems in internal combustion engines.
Forms of supply
Pressurfect® CNG seamless stainless steel tubes are supplied in the bright annealed condition.
Outside diameter, mm (in.) | Wall thickness, mm (in.) |
---|---|
6.35 - 25.4 (1/4 - 1) | 0.89 - 3.0 (0.035 - 0.12) |
Other dimensions can be supplied on request.
Outside diameter | Wall thickness |
---|---|
Wall-thickness tolerance : +/- 10% | OD tolerance : +/- 0.75% with a minimum of +/-0.08 mm (0.0031 in.) |
For special tolerance requirements, please contact Alleima.
Surface roughness
- OD ≥ 6 mm Ra (outside) ≤ 1.0 µm (by polishing)
- OD ≥ 6 mm Ra (inside) ≤ 4.5 µm - depending on the wall thickness/outside diameter ratio
For special roughness requirements, please contact Alleima.
Mechanical properties
At 20°C
Proof strength | Tensile strength | Elong. | Hardness | ||
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Rp0.2a | Rp1.0a | Rm | Ab | A2" | |
MPa | MPa | MPa | % | % | HRB |
≥220 | ≥250 | 515-690 | ≥40 |
≥35 | ≤90c |
At 68°F
Proof strength | Tensile strength | Elong. | Hardness | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rp0.2a | Rp1.0a | Rm | Ab | A2" | |
ksi | ksi | ksi | % | % | HRB |
≥32 | ≥36 | 75-100 | ≥40 |
≥35 | ≤90c |
1 MPa = 1 N/mm2
a) Rp0.2 and Rp1.0 correspond to 0.2% offset and 1.0% offset yield strength, respectively.
b) Based on L0 = 5.65 √S0 where L0 is the original gauge length and S0 the original cross-section area.
c) ASTM requirement is HRB ≤90, but HRB ≤80 is guaranteed, based on test results
Impact strength
Due to its austenitic microstructure, Pressurfect® CNG has excellent impact strength at room temperature and at very low temperatures.
Tests have demonstrated that the steel fulfils the requirements according to the European standards EN 13445-2 (UFPV-2) ( (min. 60 J (44 ft-lb) at -270oC (-455oF) and EN 10216-5 (min. 60 J (44 ft-lb) at -196oC (-320oF).
At high temperatures
Temperature | Proof strength | |
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Rp0.2 | Rp1.0 | |
°C | MPa | MPa |
min. | min. | |
50 | 200 | 230 |
100 | 180 | 215 |
150 | 165 | 195 |
200 | 150 | 180 |
Temperature | Proof strength | |
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Rp0.2 | Rp1.0 | |
°F | ksi | ksi |
min. | min. | |
200 | 26 | 31 |
400 | 21 | 26 |
750 | 1380 | 37 | 5.4 | 18 | 2.6 |
Corrosion resistance
Pressurfect® CNG has good resistance in:
- Organic acids at high concentrations and moderate temperatures
- Inorganic acids, e.g. phosphoric and sulfuric acids, at moderate concentrations and temperatures. The steel can also be used in sulfuric acid of concentrations above 90% at low temperature.
- Salt solutions, e.g. sulfates, sulfides and sulfites
- Caustic environments
Stress corrosion cracking
Austenitic steels are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking. This may occur at temperatures above about 60°C (140°F) if the steel is subjected to tensile stresses and at the same time comes into contact with certain solutions, particularly those containing chlorides. Such service conditions should therefore be avoided. Conditions when plants are shut down must also be considered, as the condensates which are then formed can develop conditions that lead to both stress corrosion cracking and pitting.
In applications demanding high resistance to stress corrosion cracking, Pressurfect® XP is recommended.
Intergranular corrosion
Pressurfect® CNG has a low carbon content and therefore better resistance to intergranular corrosion than steels of type ASTM 316. The TTC-diagram, Figure 1, shows the result of corrosion testing for 24 hours in boiling Strauss solution (12% sulfuric acid, 6% copper sulfate). The resistance to grain boundary attack is much better for ASTM 316L than for ASTM 316. This is an advantage in complicated welding operations.
Pitting and crevice corrosion
Resistance to these types of corrosion improves with increasing molybdenum content. Pressurfect® CNG, containing minimum 2.5% Mo, has substantially higher resistance than steels of type ASTM 304 and also better resistance than ordinary ASTM 316/316L steels with minimum 2.0% Mo.
One parameter for comparing the pitting resistance of different steels is the PRE-number (Pitting Resistance Equivalent).
The PRE is defined as, in weight-%: PRE = % Cr + 3.3 %x Mo + 16 x % N
Grade | PRE |
Pressurfect CNG | ≥25 |
ASTM 316L | ≥23 |
Gas corrosion
Pressurfect® CNG can be used in:
- Air up to 850°C (1560°F)
- Steam up to 750°C (1380°F)
Creep behavior should also be taken into account when using the steel in the creep range.
In flue gases containing sulfur, the corrosion resistance is reduced. In such environments the steel can be used at temperatures up to 600-750°C (1100-1380°F) depending on service conditions. Factors to consider are whether the atmosphere is oxidizing or reducing, i.e. the oxygen content, and whether impurities such as sodium and vanadium are present.
Physical properties
Density: 8.0 g/cm3, 0.29 lb/in3
Temperature, °C | W/m °C | Temperature, °F | Btu/ft h°F |
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20 | 14 | 68 | 8 |
100 | 15 | 200 | 8.5 |
200 | 17 | 400 |
Temperature, °C | J/kg °C | Temperature, °F | Btu/lb °F |
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20 | 485 | 68 | 0.11 |
100 | 500 | 200 | 0.12 |
200 | 515 | 400 | 0.12 |
Temperature, °C | Per °C | Temperature, °F | Per °F |
---|---|---|---|
30-100 | 16.5 | 86-200 | 9.5 |
30-200 | 17 | 86-400 | 9.5 |
1) Mean values in temperature ranges (x10-6)
Temperature, °C | MPa | Temperature, °F | ksi |
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20 | 200 | 68 | 29.0 |
100 | 194 | 200 | 28.2 |
200 | 186 | 400 | 26.9 |
1) (x103)
Bending
Annealing after cold bending is not necessary.
Tight radius bends of up to 180 degrees without the walls collapsing are possible.
Disclaimer: Recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a material for a specific application can be confirmed only when we know the actual service conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This datasheet is only valid for Alleima materials.