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JIS G 3463-1994 is a standard in Japan for stainless steel tubing to be used in boilers and heat exchangers. The most common material grade, type and size specified within the standard is SS304 (Type 304) and its designations come in 3.2 and 5.5 mm thicknesses.
The standard outlines the requirements for mechanical properties, chemical composition, surface quality and test methods applicable to the tubes. SS 304 is an austenitic alloy of stainless steel with a minimum of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. The carbon content is limited to a maximum of 0.08%. The specifications for this grade are that the tubes be annealed and pickled, and are cold-worked and reduced using the rolling process.
The mechanical properties and test methods for type 304 tubing include requirement for the tensile strength and yield strength, limitation for the maximum elongation, limitation for the minimum bend radius, stress corrosion cracking test, transverse tension test (ring expansion), hardness test and eddy current test.
The specifications also outline the chemical composition requirements for type 304 tubing. These components include, but are not limited to, chromium, nickel, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur and nitrogen. In addition, the requirements cover the copper content with a maximum limit of 0.50%.
The surface quality of type 304 tubing is also specified within the standard. It covers maximum allowable variations between the surfaces and tubes on dimensions, length, trace radius, number of sharp edges and mechanical polishing.
Finally, the test methods outlined in this standard cover the testing of mechanical properties and chemical composition as well as verification of trace radius in the tubes’ surface finishing.
In summary, JIS G 3463-1994 outlines the specifications for stainless steel tubes to be used for boilers and heat exchangers. It covers the mechanical properties, chemical composition, surface quality and test methods applicable to SS304 tubing. Adhering to these standards is important in guaranteeing the quality and safety of these tubes.