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Specification for 12% chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel bars for the manufacture of fasteners (1100-1300 MPa: limiting ruling section 50 mm)

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S.159 Application:Specification for 12% chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel bars for the manufacture of fasteners (1100-1300 MPa: limiting ruling section 50 mm)
Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Stainless Steels S.159 UK - B.S. , BS S 159 - Specification for 12% chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel bars for the manufacture of fasteners (1100-1300 MPa: limiting ruling section 50 mm)
Chemical composition(mass fraction)(wt.%)
Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.08 0.13
Si - 0.35
Mn 0.50 0.90
P - 0.030
S - 0.025
Cr 11.00 12.50
Ni 2.00 3.00
Mo 1.50 2.00
Nb/Ti - -
V 0.25 0.40
N 0.020 0.040
Mechanical properties of grade S.159
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)
997 (≥) 291 (≥) 33 32 24 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 311
Physical properties of grade S.159
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
584 (≥) 861 (≥) 13 31 23 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 241
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
859 524 525
S.159 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
S.159 B.S. UK
Specification for 12% chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel bars for the manufacture of fasteners (1100-1300 MPa: limiting ruling section 50 mm)