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I had an experience in Kazakhstan where the beneficiary ask us to perform stabilization PWHT even if the materials (pipe and fittings) where not stabilized by heat treatment. The materials was came only with annealing heat treatment so from my point of view is not correct. The materials should...

What is the holding time for anneling? but for stabilization?

Thanks for response But my question was: if I do annealing heat treatment is done also a stabilization of the materials? Stabilization usually is done to 843 to 899°C,and the purpose is dissolve the precipitated chromium carbides. Annealing heat treatment is done to 928 to 1093°C the primary...

hi everyone, Could someone tell me if I will do annealing heat treatment to stainless steel is done also a stabilization? If Yes why in SA-312 stabilization heat treatment is a supplementary requirement? Extras:“Subsequent to the solution anneal required in 6.2, Grades TP309HCb, TP310HCb...