Cryogenic storage and transport of liquefied gases demand the highest level of safety, a criteria that is fully satisfied by the steels used in these applications.
Using a special steelmaking process based on an electric arc furnace with special ladle metallurgy and vacuum degassing as well as including desulfurization and deep dephosphorization, Industeel's CryElso® range offers the best balance between strength, toughness and weldability for these low-temperature applications, with special attention paid to crack arrest properties.
The CryElso® family includes a complete range of cyrogenic steel grades from 0.5%Ni to 9% Ni steels, designed for the storage and transport of gases from propane to LNG. 36% Ni steel can also be available in collaboration with ArcelorMittal Stainless & Nickel Alloys.
The CryElso® family
| CryElso® | Corresponding standards EN10028/ASME | |
| CryElso® 0.5 | 13 Mn Ni 6-3/ SA 537 Cl. 2 | |
| CryElso® 1.5 | 15 Mn Ni 6 | |
| CryElso® 2.25 | SA 203 gr. B | |
| CryElso® 3.5 | 12 Ni 14 / SA 203 gr.E | |
| CryElso® 5 | X 12 Ni 5 / SA 645 | |
| CryElso® 9N | X 8 Ni 9 / SA 353 | |
| CryElso® 9Q | X 7 Ni 9 / SA 553 Type 1 |
The appropriate steel solution is defined by the type of gas and its cryogenic storage temperature. Thanks to a variation of Ni content, we are able to extend the CryElso® family for specific applications.

CryElso® products can be supplied in wide range of dimensions starting from 5 mm thickness up to very high unit weights.
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