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Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes. Valve steels

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Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Stainless Steels 331S40 UK - B.S. , BS 970-4 - Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes. Valve steels
Chemical composition(mass fraction)(wt.%)
Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.35 0.50
Si 1.00 2.00
Mn 0.50 1.00
P - 0.040
S - 0.030
Cr 12.00 15.00
Ni 12.00 15.00
Mo - -
W 2.00 3.00
Mechanical properties of grade 331S40
Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
968 (≥) 868 (≥) 22 12 23 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 442
Physical properties of grade 331S40
Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
211 (≥) 844 (≥) 21 13 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 333
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
774 226 685
331S40 Range of products
Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED
Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Grade)
Grade Standard Country Application
331S40 B.S. UK
Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes. Valve steels