Stainless steels are called as high-alloy steels. Due to the presence of large amounts of chromium in the range of 4 to 30%, they have high corrosion resistance than other steels. Stainless steels are classified into martensitic, ferritic and austenitic based on their crystalline structure. However, stainless steels present in the form of a combination of martensitic and austenitic steels are known as precipitation-hardened steels.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 60 |
| Chromium, Cr | 23 |
| Nickel, Ni | 14 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2 |
| Silicon, Si | 1 |
| Carbon, C | 0.080 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.045 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.030 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength, ultimate | 620 MPa | 89900 psi |
| Tensile strength, yield (0.2%) | 310 MPa | 45000 psi |
| Izod impact | 120 - 165 J | 88.5 - 122 ft-lb |
| Modulus of elasticity | 200 GPa | 29000 ksi |
| Shear modulus | 77 GPa | 11200 ksi |
| Poissons ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Elongation at break (in 50 mm) | 45% | 45% |
| Hardness, Brinell (converted from Rockwell B hardness) | 147 | 147 |
| Hardness, Knoop (converted from Rockwell B hardness) | 164 | 164 |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 85 | 85 |
| Hardness, Vickers (converted from Rockwell B hardness) | 169 | 169 |
| Production Route | Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled |
|---|---|
| Material Standard | AISI, ASTM, ASME, DIN, BS, EN, ISO, JIS, GOST, SAE, IS & Custom Chemistry |
| Size | Width from 100mm to 3000mm ; Length from 500mm to 12000mm |
| Thickness | 0.1mm to 400mm |
| Delivery Condition | As Rolled, Annealed, Quenched and Tempered, Normalized |
| Surface Finish | Plain, Brushed, Cladded |
AMS 5523
AMS 5574
AMS 5650
ASTM A167
ASTM A213
ASTM A240
ASTM A249
ASTM A276
ASTM A312
ASTM A314
ASTM A473
ASTM A479
ASTM A511
ASTM A554
ASTM A580
ASTM A813
ASTM A814
DIN 1.4833
1) Structures in Buildings, bridges, railway stations.
2) Fabrication of pipeline components & Industrial equipment.
3) Construction of automotive bodies, warehouses, shipping containers.
4) Commercial appliances, etc.