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Passivation of 300 Series SS
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Passivation of 300 Series SS

Passivation of 300 Series SS

(OP)
Hi All,

Need a debate solved:

Should all 300 series SS parts be passivated after machining or can they be used as-is?

TIA

~Q

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

That depends on application. Also, machining is a form of passivation.

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

with non-ferrous tools?

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-Dik

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Tools are generally coated nowadays. I didn't say machining is the best passivation but it does remove surface contaminants.

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

If you want them clean then chemically passivate.
Odds are that the parts touched chucks, benches, and other items that are steel.
Nitric acid is fast and easy, but more difficult to handle.
There are Citric acid mixtures sold (such as CitriSurf) that work, but they must be heated and allow a longer soak time.

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RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Sorry tug... I understood that contamimation of caused by tools and equipment was one of the major problems with working on stainless...

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RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Should not a distinction be made between etching and passivating? Otherwise there is much room for confusion.

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Pickling uses very aggressive acids, typically Nitric +HF for stainless. This will etch the surface and will remove oxidation as well as impurities that are on or embedded in the surface.
Passivation of SS is a cleaning operation that only remove iron contamination on the surface.
If the material is clean then passivation is all that is needed.

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RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

(OP)
Thanks all!

We’ve been making valves for water and water glycol and oil applications for years and haven’t noticed any corrosion issues in 19 years. Obviously, for DI water and sea water we EP the 316 SS parts.

Some say why start now for the water, glycol and oil applications where others say we have springs that always come in passivated to A967.

Are we ok staying the course?

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Using 316 in seawater is a ticking time bomb. I know that people do it, but pitting is inevitable.
I don't see a reason to add a final passivation for the glycol mix applications.

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RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

(OP)
Thanks Ed,

Any issues with using passivated springs with non passivated parts (302SS springs with 303SS and 316SS springs with 316SS)?

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

The usually isn't an issue with such mixing. The non-passivated parts may have rust spots on them, but it usually doesn't matter.
There is no what to keep the 303 from pitting in the long run so don't worry too much about it.

I do find it interesting that everyone in the US is still using 316 when for the same money you can get higher strength and better corrosion resistance from a lean duplex alloy. Again, Europe leads the way.

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RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Quote (I do find it interesting that everyone in the US is still using 316 when for the same money you can get higher strength and better corrosion resistance from a lean duplex alloy. Again, Europe leads the way.)


Which duplex? Thanks...

Rather than think climate change and the corona virus as science, think of it as the wrath of God. Feel any better?

-Dik

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

dik,

But then you have to weld the d**n stuff (although lean DSS is less trouble than 22/5).

"Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts."

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Both machining and welding lean duplex is a piece of cake.
In 316 the welds have less corrosion resistance than 304, in duplex they solidify in the desired structure.
2205 isn't much trouble at all, unless you expect it to weld like mild steel. It is no more effort than should be put into welding 316.

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RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Thanks, Iron and Ed...

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-Dik

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

(OP)
thanks guys - as usual I am VERY appreciative of your help!!

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Quote (EdStainless)

Both machining and welding lean duplex is a piece of cake.

Unless you have corrosion testing requirements or consumables from reputable makers that have trouble just meeting the F-A spec. Easy on paper but not so straightforward implementing it in the shop.

"Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts."

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

There are certainly two critical issues with lean duplex alloys.
- Lack of availability. Some product forms are nearly impossible to find. It will take a few more years before they are ubiquitous enough.
- Application temperature range. The lean grades are a bit better than higher alloy duplex, but to be honest I still stick to -40 to 600F as a max range.

I have been very pleasantly surprised at how well they machine. This is a big plus for them.

If Ni or Mo prices explode lean duplex will replace 95% of the 316 in use.

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RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

F-A ?

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-Dik

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Quote (EdStainless)

- Lack of availability. Some product forms are nearly impossible to find. It will take a few more years before they are ubiquitous enough.

I actually would like to see more lean DSS used, especially for transportation and architectural. Strength-to-weight is superior to many alloys. I just don't like welding 2205 and richer grades to stringent specifications.

Quote (dik)

F-A ?
Ferrite-Austenite (hence duplex)

"Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts."

RE: Passivation of 300 Series SS

Thanks...

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-Dik

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