AL-6XN ® Storage Tanks
AL-6XN® ,A high-nickel and molybdenum super-austenitic stainless steel alloy known for its exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength, toughness and value. It is a high strength and intrinsic corrosion resistant austenitic stainless steel alloy with high nickel (24%), chromium (22%), molybdenum (6%), and nitrogen (0.18%) content thus making it a super-austenitic alloy. Its high content of high nickel and molybdenum offer better resistance to chloride stress-corrosion cracking.
Key Advantages of AL-6XN ® material:
- Superior resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chloride stress-corrosion cracking
- Excellent mechanical properties, including high strength, ductilityand toughness
- Good formability and weldability
- Cost per pound significantly lower than most nickel based alloys
- Welding uses similar processes of other austenitic stainless steel
Industries Benefiting from AL-6XN® Tanks
- Personal Care
- Pharmaceutical
- Food, Dairy, and Beverage
AL-6XN Tank Specifications and Requirements
- Thickness: Discuss factors influencing tank thickness, such as pressure, corrosion rate, and safety regulations. Based on your tank and vessel specifications, SFI can manufacture up to 5/8” pl materials in AL6XN.
- Design Standards: Reference relevant design codes and standards, such as ASME, API, and EN. Widely accepted by multiply codes, standards, and organizations such as ASME, BPE, API, FDA, USDA
- Fabrication Methods: Explain common fabrication techniques, including welding, forming, and machining. Starting with our qualified welding procedures all the way to our Quality Control program, SFI has the methods and expertise for all AL6XN materials.