321 stainless steel, also known as UNS S32100 and Grade 321, is primarily comprised of 17% to 19% chromium, 12% nickel, .25% to 1% silicon, 2% maximum manganese, traces of phosphorus and sulfur, 5 x (c + n) .70% titanium, with the balance being iron. With regards to corrosion resistance, 321 Stainless Steel is equivalent to Grade 304 in the annealed condition and is superior if the application involves service in the 797¡ã to 1652¡ã F range. 321 Stainless Steel combines high strength, resistance to scaling and phase stability with resistance to subsequent aqueous corrosion.
Stainless Steel 321 / 321H Pipe Fittings are used in filtration, refrigeration, oil, gas, petrochemical and in offshore oil drilling industries. The material has chromium, nickel, titanium and other elements along with carbon. The 321H has higher carbon than the other versions. There are different types of fittings such as the 321/321H Stainless Steel Buttweld Fittings which are most commonly used but there are also the seamless fittings. The Stainless Steel UNS S32100 Pipe Elbow is a fitting type that is used in high temperature applications to change direction of flow.