Tables of technical properties materials and applications series, volume 5. Open the pdf file to view our latest product ranges. Reference is often made to stainless steel in the singular sense as if it were one material. In 19 sheffield, england, harry brearley was investigating the development of new steel alloys for use in gun barrels. Directhardening unalloyed and lowalloyed wrought steel in form of different black products 95. Grade 316 uns s31600 is the second most popular grade in the stainless steel family. Most astm and asme standards list the steel grades by their uns unified. Stainless steels specifications, grades and properties. Ryerson stainless steel plate come in a variety of thicknesses and tolerances. As a metallurgical engineer and long time user of steel standards, author of the four casti metals data books, and member of astm a01 and b02 standard committees, i knew all too well the many pitfalls and challenges of.
Grade 316l is a low carbon 316 often used to avoid possible sensitisation corrosion in welded components. Magnetic permeability is the ability of a material. High hardness and toughness grade, primarily for shafting. In metallurgy, stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox from french inoxydable, is a there are different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment the alloy must endure. Steel grades174ph chemical information,mechanical properties. May 20, 2005 new stainless steel normally contains between 50 and 80% recycled material. It has both excellent corrosion resistance and high strength. Since steel can be alloyed with an infinite number of combinations of alloying elements, a classification system has been developed to facilitate easy identification of the. Since steel can be alloyed with an infinite number of combinations of alloying elements, a classification system has been developed to facilitate easy identification of the compounds used. Chemical compositions of aisi astmasme and uns austenitic stainless steel grades introduction aisi astm asme and uns. Grades jindal stainless indias largest stainless steel. If you wish to contact directly with any of our delegations. Here at midway metals, we can advise you which grade to choose to best suit your project. Stainless steel datasheets revised november 2011 page 1 of 1 au austenitic stainless steels 301, 301l, 301ln high strength for roll formed structural components 302hq low.
Handbook of comparative handbook world steel standards. Zaffertec offers you high quality stainless steel materials are. The society of automotive engineers sae designates sae steel grades. Metallurgical or stainless steel inox steel or inox known as in french and inoxydable word comes from. Stainless steel plate 304 and 316 stainless steel plate. The austenitic grades are the only stainless steel grades that are.
Stainless steel has its own list of classifications, each of which will be explained in outline below. Astms steel standards are instrumental in classifying, evaluating, and specifying the material, chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical properties of the different types of steels, which are primarily used in the production of mechanical components, industrial parts, and construction elements, as well as other accessories related to them. Stainless steel grades in metallurgy, stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox, is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 11% chromium content by mass. Stainless steel grade chart atlas steels specialty steels product reference manual section 9.
Our online stainless steel resources page can assist you with specifications and information on dimensions, pipe sizes, weights, stainless steel grades and. Note that some of these stainless steel grades are commonly referred to by designations that are registered trademarks. Zinc plated alloy steel is a common material that fasteners are manufactured in. Appendices printed november 2000 1 s9 chemical analysis % speci. Most astm and asme standards list the steel grades by their uns unified numbering system numbers but also make reference, where appropriate to the more general aisi american iron and steel institute grade designations.
There are over 150 grades of stainless steel, of which fifteen are most common. Materials of construction 2205, 255, 2507, 2304, 6mo and clad thick plates in carbon steel lined with rubber fiberglass and stebbins tile rectangular type scrubber using stiffeners and thin plates in. Supplier stainless steel ss in grade 304, 304l, 304h, 316, 316l, 316ln, 316ti, 309, 310s, 317l, 321, 347, 409, 410, 420,430, 440a, 440b, 440c, 446, 202, duplex. This publication is being made available in pdf format as a benefit to members. Standard martensitic grade for lowduty hardened applications. Stainless steel general information st st introduction. The most widely used stainless grades are the austenitic 189 type steels, i. Physical properties, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and micro structure. Stainless steel materials and also duplex and super duplex grades have wide range applications in oil, gas and petrochemical projects. There is an incredible variety of stainless steel grades available, which are categorized into six different series. Well known stainless steel as well, with very high corrosion resistance, it is usually reserved to very aggressive. Grade 431 has a chromium content of about 16%, but the microstructure is still martensite despite this high chromium level because this grade. Stainless steels are ironbase alloys containing 10.
Stainless steel tubing, nickel alloy tubing, brass alloy tubing, copper nickel pipe material grades austenitic austenite stainless steel sus 304 s30400 stainless steel tubing tubes pipe. According to the world steel association, there are over 3,500 different grades of steel, encompassing unique physical, chemical, and environmental properties. Well known stainless steel grade, very close to the 201 grade but with lower mechanical properties. Type 304 188 is an austenitic steel possessing a minimum of 18% chromium and 8% nickel, combined with a maximum of 0. The 400 series group of stainless steels typically have an 11% chromium and 1% manganese increase, above the 300 series group. This stainless steel series tends to be susceptible to rust and corrosion under some conditions although heattreating will harden them. Magnetic permeability is the ability of a material to attract a magnet. In essence, steel is composed of iron and carbon, although it is the amount of carbon, as well as the level of impurities and additional alloying elements that determine the properties.
Wide selection of austenitic and ferritic stainless steel. F amilies of stainless steel 9 10 medium and high crbased jfemh1 15cr1. Stainless steel is a really poor conductor compared to most metals. With over 60 stainless steel grades and many products to choose from, its easy to get confused. As an integrated stainless steel producer, jfe produces stainless steel from steel making stage.
Stainless steel is not a single material but the name for a family of corrosion resistant steels. With years of production experience, we can manufacture stainless steel sheet based on different requirements from our customers. New stainless steel normally contains between 50 and 80% recycled material. These are four digit numbers which represent chemical composition standards for steel specifications. Stainless steels introduction to the grades and families. Stainless steel general information en standards for. Duplex stainless steels are supplied with a microstructure of approximately equal amounts of austenite and ferrite. Nonstandard grades, including freemachining grades, heatresistant grades, and grades for gears and bearings.
Stainless steel grades please refer to the table below for details of the properties, features and application of various austenitic and ferritic grades of steel available. The selection of the appropriate stainless steel grade for each applic ation is the result of variou s considerations. It accounts for about 20% of all stainless steel produced. There are different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment to which the material will be subjected in its lifetime.
Yieh united stocks over 30 grades of stainless steel sheet in. Stainless steel grades chart pdf types of stainless steel. Austenitic stainless steels are the most specified grades produced because of their excellent. In field such as food factories, rusty and non hygienic materials are not. Alloy 20 seems to fall inbetween both the stainless and nickel categories, as it does contain characteristics of both. Stainless steel structural with one of the largest selections of stainless steel products in north america, ryerson is a metal supplier of choice to industries who rely on structural stainless steel. Duplex stainless steels are supplied with a microstructure of approximately equal amounts. The selection of the appropriate stainless steel grade for each application is the result of various considerations. Both the strength and corrosion resistance hold up well in temperatures to 800f, but material is magnetic. A wide variety of stainless steel grade chart options are available to you, such as material. Table 1 compares three related grades 316, 316l and 316h. Handbook of comparative world steel standards preface this is the book i never wanted to write, but always wanted to own.
Good resistance to general, intergranular and pitting corrosion. Stainless steels resistance to corrosion and staining, low maintenance, relative inexpense, and familiar luster make it an ideal base material for a host of commercial applications. This stainless steel series tends to be susceptible to rust and corrosion. For hot rolled stainless steel the old bs1449 and bs1501 standards have been replaced by en standards. Introduction to stainless steels asm international. Three general classifications are used to identify stainless steels. The sae steel grades system is a standard alloy numbering system sae j1086 numbering metals and alloys for steel grades maintained by sae international in the 1930s and 1940s, the american iron.
Stainless steel pipe tubess in grade 304, 304l, 304h, 316. Continuously hotrolled stainless steel tolerances on dimensions and form part 1. Stainless steel sheet plate ss in grade 304, 304l, 304h. Zaffertec offers you high quality stainless steel materials are produced in european wellknown manufacturers in wide range of grades and applications. It is a nonmagnetic steel which cannot be hardened by heat treatment, but instead.
Its popularity also means there are seemingly a million different types of stainless steel grades. Like many scientific discoveries the origins of stainless steel lies in a serendipitous accident. Martensitic stainless steels are also based on the addition of chromium as the major alloying element but with a higher carbon and generally lower chromium content e. The sae steel grades system is a standard alloy numbering system sae j1086 numbering metals and alloys for steel grades maintained by sae international in the 1930s and 1940s, the american iron and steel institute aisi and sae were both involved in efforts to standardize such a numbering system for steels. Scrap stainless steel can be stored without degradation to its value as a raw material. Zinc plated alloy steel is most often available in grade a, grade c, grade 2, grade 5 and grade 8. Pdf high strength medium carbon austenitic stainless steels have. Yieh united stocks over 30 grades of stainless steel sheet in 200300400 series stainless steel grades, high temperature stainless steel grades, precipitation hardening, duplex stainless steel grades and some nickel alloys. The amount of chromium present in stainless steel and carbon steel are very different. The 18% minimum chromium content provides corrosion. Stainless steel pipe tubess in grade 304, 304l, 304h.
Tables of technical properties international stainless steel. Stainless steel is when forcibly disassembled, the welded material. The average carbon footprint of stainless steel all grades, all countries has been estimated to be 2. Stainless steel sheet shanghai yieh united corporation. Alloy 20 alloy 20 stainless steel is a superaustenitic stainless alloy developed for maximum corrosion resistance to sulfuric acid and other aggressive environments not suitable for typical austenitic. There are 114 suppliers who sells stainless steel grade chart on, mainly located in asia. Is a name synonymous with unparalleled quality assurance and decades of industry reputation of global quality stainless steel flat products across all ss grades.
Stainless steel is when forcibly disassembled, the welded material may be torn and pitted, an effect known as galling. Zinc plating creates corrosion resistance and gives the bolts a shiny finish. Common uses of stainless steel are cutlery and watch cases and bands. Heattreatable steels, alloy steels and freecutting steels part 1. Zinc plated alloy steel is most often available in. Due to its high conductance, light weight, and corrosion resistance, high. Our sizeable stainless steel structural shapes inventory in 304 and 316 grades includes angle, channel, ibeam and tee products in a vast. The stable austenitic structure makes 302hq nonmagnetic, even after substantial cold work, and also results in excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures. Choose the right stainless steel grade midway metals. Alloy 20 alloy 20 stainless steel is a superaustenitic stainless alloy developed for maximum corrosion resistance to sulfuric acid and other aggressive environments not suitable for typical austenitic grades. Well known stainless steel grade, very close to the 201 grade but with lower.
Stainless steel resources stainless steel grades pipe. Carbon steel easily corrode when exposed to air or moisture. At atlantic stainless, we offer highquality austenitic, martensitic, and ferritic stainless steel grades that are available in a range of forms, grades, finishes, gauges, widths, and lengths. These alloys contain roughly 22 to 25% cr, 5 to 7% ni, up to 4% mo, as well as additions of copper and nitrogen.
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