Why do stainless steel pipes need solution treatment?
Answer: Solution treatment (usually rapid cooling at around 1050°C) can dissolve carbides, restore the corrosion resistance of stainless steel, eliminate work hardening, soften the steel pipe and facilitate subsequent processing.
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