Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
d8c09c27-a985-40de-af2e-e664de6f88eb
Materials
Associated ID
10c330a0-ca5c-47ce-a800-d3ccc6d20550
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Description
This is a market dataset representing the consumption market in the region. It includes transportation of the product from the factory gate to consumption, with transport services calculated according to the regional transportation conditions for the product.
Activity Description
The production process of annealed coils includes heating, heat preservation, and slow cooling of hard-rolled coils, encompassing energy consumption, material consumption, waste treatment, and environmental emissions required during the production process.
Process Description
Continuously annealed carbon steel coils, typically referring to cold-rolled carbon steel coils treated through a continuous annealing process, are a commonly used material in industrial applications. These coils feature excellent surface quality and a uniform microstructure, ensuring superior mechanical properties and consistent quality. Furthermore, the annealing process relieves internal stresses in the steel, reducing the risks of deformation and cracking during subsequent processing. Continuously annealed 304 stainless steel coils are high-quality austenitic stainless steel products. 304 stainless steel is one of the most widely used stainless steel grades, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, good mechanical properties, and formability. 304 stainless steel continuous annealing coils are commonly used in food and beverage processing equipment, medical devices, architectural decoration, automotive parts, and household appliances.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Continuous annealing is a precise heat treatment process designed to improve the physical properties of stainless steel, primarily achieved through heating and controlled cooling. This process reduces the hardness of the steel, increases its toughness and ductility, thereby making the material easier to stamp, bend, and form.