METHOD OF OXIDIZING INNER SURFACE OF FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL PIPE

摘要

A method of oxidation treatment of the inner surface of a ferritic stainless steel pipe comprising feeding an oxidizing gas into steel pipe from one end thereof while moving the steel pipe in a pipe-length direction, and heating the pipe in a heating furnace in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at a specific temperature of T DEG C which falls within the range of 700 to 1100 DEG C. The method is capable of efficiently forming Cr oxide film having a uniform Cr content and film thickness over the entire length of the inner surface of the steel pipe used as a piping member or piping for supplying a high-purity fluid, such as high-purity gas or water used in a semiconductor manufacturing process. <IMAGE>