Pipes (steel)

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Infobox on Pipes (steel)
Example of Pipes (steel)
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Facts
Origin Trade in steel and steel products primarily flows:
  • within the EU: Eastern block --> EU countries and USA
  • EU countries --> USA
  • Japan, Korea, India, South Africa, Brazil --> EU countries and USA
Stowage factor (in m3/t) Highly variable, depending upon packaging, dimensions and weight, e.g.:
  • 1.04 m³/t (steel pipes)
Humidity / moisture Relative humidity <40 - 50%
Ventilation Steel corrosion accelerates rapidly at relative humidity > 60%. If possible, relative humidity should be reduced to below 60% by appropriate ventilation measures.
Risk factors Seawater damage, contamination and mechanical damage.

Pipes (steel)

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