Virami Steel Hub is a leading manufacturer, supplier, stockist, and exporter of AL-6XN Pipes & Tubes in Mumbai, India. We supply high-quality AL-6XN stainless steel pipes and tubes across India and export globally to the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
AL-6XN, also known as UNS N08367, is a high-performance superaustenitic stainless steel with excellent resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking, pitting, and crevice corrosion. Its high nickel, chromium, and molybdenum content, combined with nitrogen stabilization, makes it suitable for the most aggressive industrial environments.
AL-6XN Pipes & Tubes are hollow cylindrical products manufactured from high-alloy superaustenitic stainless steel UNS N08367. This alloy was developed to provide superior resistance in chloride-rich and oxidizing environments where standard austenitic stainless steels, such as 316L, fail.
AL-6XN is widely used in seawater handling, chemical processing, power generation, and desalination industries due to its superior corrosion resistance and mechanical properties.
Key Features of AL-6XN Pipes & Tubes
These properties make AL-6XN ideal for industrial systems exposed to aggressive chloride and acidic environments.
The alloy composition ensures long-term durability even in seawater and highly corrosive chemical applications.
| Element | Composition (%) |
|---|---|
| Chromium (Cr) | 20 – 22 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 24 – 26 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 6 – 7 |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.24 – 0.32 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.0 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.8 max |
| Carbon (C) | 0.03 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.5 max |
Role of Key Elements:
The alloy composition ensures long-term durability even in seawater and highly corrosive chemical applications.
AL-6XN provides excellent mechanical performance:
The high strength of AL-6XN allows for thinner walls in pressure systems, resulting in weight and cost savings.
AL-6XN pipes provide a reliable combination of strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance for demanding industrial systems.
AL-6XN is highly resistant to:
The alloy forms a stable passive layer on the surface, protecting the material from further corrosion.
AL-6XN pipes and tubes are supplied in solution annealed condition.
Solution Annealing Process:
Proper heat treatment ensures optimal performance in high-pressure, high-chloride applications.
AL-6XN is moderately machinable:
Machinability ensures high-quality components for piping, heat exchangers, and industrial equipment.
AL-6XN has excellent weldability when proper precautions are taken:
Correct welding ensures strong, corrosion-resistant joints suitable for high-pressure applications.
AL-6XN pipes and tubes are supplied according to international standards.
Standards:
Size Range:
Forms:
Surface finishes include bright, pickled, polished, and passivated finishes suitable for aggressive environments.
AL-6XN’s superior corrosion resistance makes it suitable for high-chloride and aggressive chemical environments.
These advantages make AL-6XN a preferred choice for marine, chemical, desalination, and industrial applications.
All AL-6XN pipes and tubes undergo stringent quality control measures:
Mill Test Certificates (MTC) are provided as per ASTM / ASME standards. Third-party inspection is available upon request.
AL-6XN Pipes & Tubes (UNS N08367) are high-performance superaustenitic stainless steel products designed to withstand aggressive chloride-rich and corrosive environments. Their exceptional resistance to stress corrosion cracking, pitting, and crevice corrosion makes them ideal for marine, chemical processing, desalination, and power generation industries.
Virami Steel Hub supplies certified AL-6XN pipes and tubes in various sizes, specifications, and finishes worldwide, ensuring durability, reliability, and long-term performance in the most demanding industrial applications.
