Seamless Tubes For Nuclear Industry P295GH Size: 21.3-1219mm, Wt: 2-220mm

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Anyone in the nuclear industry knows that steel pipe plays a critical role in protecting both people and materials. Even industry insiders want to know how to make their processes safer. carbon steel and other super alloys factor into this goal.


To understand how stainless steel factors into nuclear reactors, first familiarize yourself with a reactor’s components. You should also learn what matters to nuclear engineers, and investigate the best alloys for a nuclear application.

The reactor itself includes these general components:


Fuel and Coolants – Uranium oxide balls are stored in tubes to fuel the plant, while coolant continually circulates around the core to keep it from overheating.

Pressure tubes – These contain either fuel or coolants (see above). Some plants use larger vessels to contain their moderator or coolant. Either way, these tubes or vessels are made generally from stainless steel or carbon steel.

Steam generators – When the reactor produces heat, a pressurized coolant uses it to create steam, which powers the turbines. Most reactors contain several steam generators.

Moderators – The moderator (graphite or water) sits within the reactor’s core and slows fission-produced neutrons.

Rods – Created to control or curtail nuclear reactions, control rods reside in the reactor core. They contain boron, cadmium, or hafnium—all of which absorb neutrons effectively.

Containment vessels – The largest stainless steel structures protect the reactor from outside intrusions. More importantly, these steel/concrete vessels protect workers from radiation.

Stainless steel is important for low- or high-corrosion implementation. Examples of the former are robots and chimneys, while tanks and containment canisters are examples of the latter. Further, the plant uses 304L for process-related applications and 316L for fission storage. If a process involves highly corrosive materials, the plant uses other super alloy blends at higher thicknesses.


In order to deal with corrosion, you should choose their materials carefully and pay special attention to chemical conditions and raw materials such as cast alloys. 

Likewise, if a component exhibits ferritic corrosion, the steel must contain a 3 percent maximum of ferrites in order to resist cracking.

The Future of Corrosion-Resistant Steel


Despite any contrary reports, nuclear energy continues its upward pace. This means there will always be a need for stronger steel components in future reactors. Most nuclear scientists agree that the demand for clean nuclear energy will continue to grow in ensuing decades.

As demand increases, Seamless steel manufacturers create new alloys to meet ever-more-stringent requirements. This includes stronger steam generators, tube sheets, pump castings, and corrosion-resistant pressure vessels. All of these components are vital to the nuclear industry.

As the world demands safer, more sustainable energy options, it’s clear that the steel industry will play a critical role in the future of sustainable energy. Thanks to the expertise of global steel suppliers, the future of nuclear energy appears bright.

Chemical composition and mechanical Properties (mass fraction)(wt.%) of the P295GH

C =	Si =	Mn =	P =	S =	Cr	Ni
0.08-0.20	0.40	0.90-1.50	0.025	0.015	= 0.30	=0.30
Mo	Al	Cu	Nb	Ti	V	Ce
=0.08	= 0.020	= 0.30	= 0.02	= 0.03	=0.02
N	Co	Pb	B	Other
= 0.012




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Yield Rp0.2(MPa)	Tensile Rm(MPa)	Impact KV/Ku (J)	Elongation A (%)	Reduction in cross section on fracture Z (%)	As-Heat-Treated Condition	Brinell hardness (HBW)
262 (=)	128 (=)	12	23	21	Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc	312

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