Will the steel plate deform?
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A rectangular shape is created using ordinary or stainless steel plates. It is heated to around 800 degrees, and then water is sprayed on it to cool it down. Will deformation occur? If so, what type of high-temperature resistant material should be used? Thank you
It depends on the thickness of the material, as well as its physical properties and heat treatment characteristics. The vast majority of materials will deform to varying degrees under the influence of temperature; it depends on how much you can tolerate or accept such deformation. Thermal expansion and contraction essentially explain the trend of deformation.
At that size, deformation is inevitable; it’s better to use cast iron instead
Slight deformation is no problem. It can be used as a container as long as there are no bulges
In the situation you described, the possibility of swelling due to heat is not very high. However, during the cooling process, it is important to be cautious as negative pressure inside could cause the container to collapse.