Stainless Steel 347 / 347H Pipes & Tubes

Niobium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel designed for excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion in high-temperature environments.

Product Overview

Stainless Steel 347 is a columbium (niobium) stabilized austenitic stainless steel. It offers excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion following exposure to temperatures in the chromium carbide precipitation range from 800 to 1500°F (427 to 816°C). Grade 347H is the higher carbon version, which provides enhanced creep strength at temperatures above 1000°F (537°C). Like Grade 321, 347 is utilized for its superior mechanical properties in high-temperature service. Steel Emporium stocks 347/347H pipes primarily for oil refineries, power plants, and chemical processing where high-heat stability is mandatory.

SS 347 Pipes
High Temp Tubing

Key Advantages & Features

High-Temp Stability

Stabilized with Niobium to handle prolonged exposure up to 1500°F.

Intergranular Protection

Excellent resistance to sensitization during welding and high-heat service.

Superior Creep Strength

347H variant offers higher stress-to-rupture properties than 304 or 321.

Chemical Composition (%)
GradeCMnSiCrNiNb + TaPS
SS 3470.08 max2.00.7517-199-1310 x C min0.0450.030
SS 347H0.04-0.102.00.7517-199-138 x C min0.0450.030
Mechanical & Physical Properties
PropertyValue (Minimum)
Tensile Strength (MPa)515 MPa (75 ksi)
Yield Strength 0.2% Offset (MPa)205 MPa (30 ksi)
Elongation (% in 50mm)40%
Hardness (Brinell) max201 HBW
Density (kg/m³)7960 kg/m³
International Equivalent Grades
UNSWerkstoff No.JISEN NameAFNOR
S34700 / S347091.4550 / 1.4912SUS 347 / 347HX6CrNiNb18-10Z6CNNb18-10

Industrial Applications

Oil Refineries

Fluid catalytic cracking units (FCCU).

Power Generation

Steam superheaters & boiler tubes.

Chemical Process

Welded pressure vessels & reactors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grade 347 is stabilized by the addition of Niobium (Columbium), which prevents chromium carbide precipitation and maintains corrosion resistance during welding.

347H has a higher carbon content (0.04-0.10%), providing significantly higher creep strength and tensile strength at temperatures above 1000°F (537°C).

Both are stabilized grades. While 321 uses Titanium, 347 uses Niobium. 347 is generally preferred for its slightly better stability in certain chemical media.

No, SS 347 is an austenitic stainless steel and is non-magnetic in the annealed condition.

The primary standards are ASTM A312 (Seamless/Welded Pipe) and ASTM A213 (Boiler/Superheater Tubes).

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