Stainless Steel Grade
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Properties
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Uses
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Chemical Composition (Approximate)
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Hardening Cycle
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1. 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)
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- High strength and hardness
- Good corrosion resistance
- Excellent toughness and fatigue resistance
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- Aerospace components, pump shafts, nuclear reactor components
- Valve parts, chemical processing equipment
- Aircraft components, medical devices
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C: 0.07%, Cr: 15.5-17.5%, Ni: 3-5%, Cu: 3-5%, Mn: 1%, Si: 1%, P: 0.04%, S: 0.03%, Nb/Cb: 0.15-0.45%, Ti: 0.15-0.30%
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Solution annealing at 1025-1066°C, then rapid cooling, followed by aging at 480-620°C for 4 hours
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2. 15-5 PH (UNS S15500)
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- High strength and hardness
- Good corrosion resistance
- Excellent toughness and ductility
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- Aerospace components, nuclear reactor components
- Pump components, chemical processing equipment
- Valve parts, gear shafts
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C: 0.07%, Cr: 14-15%, Ni: 3.5-5.5%, Cu: 3-5%, Mn: 1%, Si: 1%, P: 0.04%, S: 0.03%
– Nb/Cb: 0.15-0.45%, Al: 0.10-0.15%, Ti: 0.15-0.45%
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Solution annealing at 1010-1075°C, then rapid cooling, followed by aging at 900-1150°F (482-621°C) for 4 hours
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3. 13-8 PH (UNS S13800)
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- High strength and toughness
- Good corrosion resistance
- Excellent fatigue resistance
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- Aerospace components, landing gear, missile components
- Petrochemical equipment, nuclear reactor components
- Turbine blades, shafts
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C: 0.05%, Cr: 12.25-13.25%, Ni: 7.5-8.5%, Mo: 2-2.5%, Mn: 1%, Si: 1%, P: 0.01%, S: 0.008%, N: 0.01%, Al: 0.90-1.35%, Ti: 0.90-1.35%
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Solution annealing at 927°C for 1 hour, then rapid cooling, followed by aging at 482°C for 16 hours
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4. 17-7 PH (UNS S17700)
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- High strength and hardness
- Good corrosion resistance
- Excellent fatigue resistance
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- Springs, washers, aircraft components
- Nuclear reactor components, pump parts
- Fasteners, gear shafts
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C: 0.09%, Cr: 16-18%, Ni: 6.5-7.5%, Al: 0.75-1.5%, Mn: 1%, Si: 1%, P: 0.04%, S: 0.03%
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Solution annealing at 1010°C for 1 hour, then rapid cooling, followed by aging at 480-590°C for 1-4 hours
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5. A286 (UNS S66286)
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- High strength and corrosion resistance
- Excellent heat resistance and oxidation resistance
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- Jet engines, exhaust systems, fasteners
- Turbine wheels, afterburner components
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C: 0.08%, Cr: 15-17%, Ni: 24-27%, Mo: 1.3-1.6%, Ti: 1.9-2.35%, Mn: 2%, Si: 1%, P: 0.025%, S: 0.02%
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Solution annealing at 982-1038°C, followed by rapid cooling, and then aging at 718°C for 8 hours
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6. AM-350 (UNS S35000)
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- High strength and corrosion resistance
- Excellent toughness and ductility
- Non-magnetic
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- Aircraft components, chemical processing equipment
- Pump shafts, valve components
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C: 0.05%, Cr: 16.5-18.5%, Ni: 4.0-5.0%, Mo: 2.0-2.5%, Mn: 1%, Si: 1%, P: 0.04%, S: 0.03%, Al: 0.30-1.20%, Ti: 0.15-0.30%
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Solution annealing at 1066°C for 4 hours, then rapid cooling, followed by aging at 593°C for 16 hours
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7. AM-355 (UNS S35500)
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- High strength and corrosion resistance
- Excellent toughness and ductility
- – Non-magnetic
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- Aerospace components, shafts, gears
- Medical implants, valve components
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C: 0.05%, Cr: 15-16.5%, Ni: 4.0-5.0%, Mo: 2.5-3.5%, Mn: 1%, Si: 1%, P: 0.04%, S: 0.03%, Al: 0.25-1.50%, Ti: 0.30-1.20%
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Solution annealing at 1121°C for 4 hours, followed by rapid cooling, and then aging at 593°C for 16 hours
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8. Custom 630 (17-4PH)
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- High strength and hardness
- Good corrosion resistance
- Excellent toughness and ductility
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- Aerospace components, marine applications
- Nuclear reactor components, chemical processing equipment
- Valve components, pump shafts
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C: 0.07%, Cr: 15.0-17.5%, Ni: 3.0-5.0%, Cu: 3.0-5.0%, Mn: 1%, Si: 1%, P: 0.04%, S: 0.03%, Nb/Cb: 0.15-0.45%, Ti: 0.15-0.30%
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Solution annealing at 1010-1066°C, then rapid cooling, followed by aging at 480-620°C for 4 hours
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9. PH13-8Mo (UNS S13800)
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- High strength and toughness
- Good corrosion resistance
- Excellent fatigue resistance
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- Aerospace components, landing gear, missile components
- Petrochemical equipment, nuclear reactor components
- Turbine blades, shafts
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C: 0.05%, Cr: 12.25-13.25%, Ni: 7.5-8.5%, Mo: 2-2.5%, Mn: 1%, Si: 1%, P: 0.01%, S: 0.008%, N: 0.01%, Al: 0.90-1.35%, Ti: 0.90-1.35%
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Solution annealing at 927°C for 1 hour, then rapid cooling, followed by aging at 482°C for 16 hours
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