Characteristics.
- Stainless semiaustenitic in the annealed condition, but martensitic tempered state; precipitation hardened.
- High strength and hardness.
- Corrosion resistant.
- Is easily formed.
- For better corrosion resistance must be free of husk.
- In heat treated condition it provides outstanding mechanical properties at temperatures up to 900 ° F (482 ° C).
- Use in springs, washers, surgical specimens, knives, clips, etc.
Shape or Presentation
- Plate
- Bar
- Tube
- Tubing
- Wire
- Flanges
Chemical Composition %
- Cr
- Mn
- Si
- P
- S
- C
- Ni
- Fe
- Al
- 16.00 – 18.00
- 1.00 max
- 1.00 max
- 0.040 max
- 0.030 max
- 0.090 max
- 6.50 – 7.75
- Balance
- 0.75 – 1.50