
Pipes
made by mild steel contain carbon contents of less than 0.18%, and is therefore
not hardened because of low carbon content. Mild steel is available in a variety
of structural shapes that are easily welded into pipe, tube, tubing etc. Mild
steel pipes and tube are easy to fabricate, readily available, and cost less
than most other metals. In well protected environments, the life expectancy
of mild steel pipe is 50 to 100 years.
Generally, these pipes are coated with other metals such as copper, to protect
from corrosion. Mild Steel pipes and tubing are used for structural purpose
and mechanical & general engineering purpose. It is also used for drinking
water supply and the use of chlorination and sodium silicate inhibit corrosion
in mild steel pipes. Extra care is always required to keep mild steel pipes
from rusting.
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