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Stainless steel seamless pipe and alloy steel seamless pipe

Sep. 26, 2025

1. Material Composition

Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe

Mainly composed of iron, it contains a high proportion of chromium (Cr), typically above 10.5%. Elements such as nickel (Ni), molybdenum (Mo), and titanium (Ti) may also be added.

Its greatest advantage is its strong corrosion resistance, making it particularly suitable for use in environments with corrosive media such as acids, alkalis, and salts.

Alloy Steel Seamless Pipe

Based on carbon steel, it incorporates elements such as manganese, molybdenum, chromium, nickel, and vanadium, but the content is generally lower than that of stainless steel.

The primary purpose is to improve strength, toughness, wear resistance, and high-temperature resistance, rather than corrosion resistance.

2. Performance Comparison

Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe

Strong corrosion resistance (especially in the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries).

Smooth surface and low fluid resistance.

Moderate high-temperature strength, but slightly inferior to some high-alloy steels.

Alloy Steel Seamless Pipe

Strong high-temperature performance and pressure-bearing capacity, making it commonly used in high-temperature and high-pressure environments (such as boilers, petrochemicals, and power stations).

Corrosion resistance is inferior to that of stainless steel, and coatings or linings are usually required.

High hardness and good wear resistance.

3. Applications

Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe

Applications requiring high cleanliness and corrosion resistance, such as chemical, food, pharmaceutical, light industry, papermaking, and water treatment.

Municipal water supply and drainage, drinking water pipes, and seawater desalination equipment.

Alloy Steel Seamless Pipe

High-temperature and high-pressure piping in power plant boilers and petrochemical plants.

Applications requiring high strength and heat resistance, such as oil and gas, aerospace, and military industries.

4. Cost and Lifespan

Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe

Relatively expensive, especially austenitic grades (such as 304 and 316).

Long service life in corrosive environments, virtually maintenance-free.

Alloy Steel Seamless Pipe

Lower cost than stainless steel, but higher than ordinary carbon steel.

Long service life in high-temperature and high-pressure applications, but prone to failure in corrosive media.

Summary:

If you need corrosion resistance, cleanliness, and long service life → Choose stainless steel seamless pipe.

If you need high-temperature, high-pressure, and wear-resistant pipes, choose alloy steel seamless pipes.

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