Urea-Grade Austenitic Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes

This type of seamless stainless steel pipe is mainly applied in critical equipment and core systems of ammonia synthesis and urea production plants. The raw materials are refined through electroslag remelting (ESR), ensuring high purity and structural uniformity. During manufacturing, in addition to strict cleanliness control, particular attention is given to precise heat treatment management to achieve optimal metallurgical performance.

At present, such urea-grade stainless steel products in China still depend largely on imports. Our company independently manufactures urea-grade ultra-pure stainless stels, primarily including ultra-pure 316Lmod and S31050. Both grades belong to fully austenitic, ultra-high-purity stainless steels, specifically developed to overcome the selective corrosion problems caused by ferrite phases in ammonia and carbamate environments during urea synthesis.

Throughout the production process, all products are manufactured in strict compliance with relevant standards. After passing the Hughes test, they demonstrate outstanding corrosion resistance performance. In addition to urea and ammonia applications, these materials are also widely used in the hydrogen energy industry due to their excellent corrosion resistance and material stability.

• Low silicon content to prevent corrosion in urea service

• Excellent resistance to ammonium carbamate corrosion

• Seamless structure ensures high pressure resistance

• High purity austenitic stainless steel microstructure

• Suitable for high temperature and high pressure urea environments

Urea-grade austenitic seamless stainless steel tubes are widely used in critical and highly corrosive service environments where superior purity and corrosion resistance are required. Typical applications include:

• Urea synthesis and ammonia production units

• High-pressure equipment in fertilizer and chemical processing plants

• Carbamate condensers, strippers, and heat exchangers

• High-purity gas and fluid piping systems

• Hydrogen energy and related clean energy facilities

These tubes provide reliable performance under high temperature, high pressure, and aggressive media conditions, ensuring long-term operational safety and stability.

Q1: What is urea-grade austenitic stainless steel tube?
Urea-grade austenitic stainless steel tube is a high-purity seamless tube specifically developed for urea and ammonia service. It features extremely low impurity and ferrite content, providing excellent resistance to selective corrosion in carbamate and ammonia environments.

Q2: Why is low ferrite content important for urea applications?
Ferrite phases are highly susceptible to selective corrosion in ammonia and urea synthesis environments. Urea-grade stainless steels are designed with a fully austenitic structure to eliminate ferrite-related corrosion risks and ensure long-term service reliability.

Q3: What grades are commonly used for urea-grade seamless tubes?
Common urea-grade stainless steel grades include ultra-pure 316Lmod and S31050. These grades are specifically engineered for high corrosion resistance and stability under high-temperature and high-pressure urea service conditions.

Q4: What manufacturing processes are applied to ensure product quality?
The raw materials are refined through electroslag remelting (ESR), followed by strict control of cleanliness and heat treatment processes. Each tube undergoes comprehensive inspection, including eddy current testing and corrosion testing such as the Hughes test.