The layer prevents further corrosion by blocking oxygen diffusion to the surface of these 347 Stainless Steel Pipe and stops corrosion from spreading into the bulk of the metal. In comparison, our Stainless Steel 347H Electropolish Pipes contain sufficient chromium to undergo passivation, forming an inert film of chromium oxide on the surface. Since iron oxide has lower density than these SS 347/347H Rectangular Pipes, the film expands and tends to flake and fall away. Unprotected Stainless Steel 347H Square Pipes rusts readily when exposed to air and moisture. Our Stainless Steel 347 Round Pipes differs from carbon steel by the amount of chromium present. These Stainless Steel 347H EFW Pipes is used where both the properties of steel and corrosion resistance are required. However, our SS 347 ERW Pipes is not fully stain-proof in low-oxygen, high-salinity, or poor air-circulation environments.