The corrosion resistance of stainless steel flanges depends on the alloying elements contained in the steel. Chromium is the basic element that makes stainless steel flanges obtain corrosion resistance. When the chromium content in steel reaches about 1.2%, chromium interacts with oxygen in the corrosive medium to form a thin oxide film (self-passivation) on the surface of the steel. membrane), which can block titanium, niobium, copper, nitrogen, etc., to meet the requirements for the structure and performance of stainless steel flanges for various purposes.
Stainless steel flanges are safe, reliable, hygienic, environmentally friendly, economical and applicable in high-quality drinking water systems, hot water systems and water supply systems that put safety and hygiene first. It has been proven by domestic and foreign engineering practices that it is one of the new, energy-saving and environmentally friendly pipes with the best comprehensive performance in water supply systems. It is also a very competitive water supply pipe that will play an important role in improving water quality and improving people's living standards. Comparable effects.
Stainless steel flanges are widely used in the construction industry. We can see them everywhere on construction sites. It is precisely because of the high temperature resistance of stainless steel flanges that they have an invincible position in the industry. Stainless steel flange is an important device used in the construction industry. Many constructions cannot be carried out without stainless steel flange. So what are the characteristics of stainless steel flange? Let’s learn more about it next.
All metals react with oxygen in the atmosphere to form an oxide film on the surface. The iron oxide formed on ordinary carbon steel continues to oxidize, causing the rust to expand and eventually form holes. Stainless steel flanges can be electroplated with paint or oxidation-resistant metals (such as zinc, nickel and chromium) to protect the carbon steel surface, but this protection is only a thin film. If the protective layer is destroyed, the steel below will begin to rust. Steel resistant to weak corrosive media such as air, steam, water, and chemically corrosive media such as acids, alkali, and salts. Also known as stainless acid-resistant steel. In practical applications, steel that is resistant to weak corrosive media is often called stainless steel flange, while steel that is resistant to chemical media is called acid-resistant steel. Due to the difference in chemical composition between the two, the former is not necessarily resistant to corrosion by chemical media, while the latter is generally stainless. According to these characteristics of stainless steel flanges, we must do a good job in anti-corrosion work for stainless steel flanges.