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Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel. Bright bars and parts (540 MPa, limiting ruling section 160 mm) (Cr 17.5, Ni 12.5, Mo 2.25, controlled nitrogen content)

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S.161 Application:Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel. Bright bars and parts (540 MPa, limiting ruling section 160 mm) (Cr 17.5, Ni 12.5, Mo 2.25, controlled nitrogen content)
Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Stainless Steels S.161 UK - B.S. , BS S 161 - Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel. Bright bars and parts (540 MPa, limiting ruling section 160 mm) (Cr 17.5, Ni 12.5, Mo 2.25, controlled nitrogen content)
Chemical composition(mass fraction)(wt.%)
Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.03
Si - 1.00
Mn - 2.00
P - 0.040
S - 0.030
Cr 16.50 18.50
Ni 11.00 14.00
Mo 2.00 3.00
Nb/Ti - -
N - 0.10
Mechanical properties of grade S.161
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)
641 (≥) 131 (≥) 34 12 41 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 122
Physical properties of grade S.161
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
365 (≥) 916 (≥) 13 14 23 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 134
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
311 756 196
S.161 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.161 B.S. UK
Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel. Bright bars and parts (540 MPa, limiting ruling section 160 mm) (Cr 17.5, Ni 12.5, Mo 2.25, controlled nitrogen content)