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Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel sheet and strip (930-1130 MPa: maximum thickness 6 mm) (Cr 12, Ni 2.5, Mo 1.7, V 0.3)
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B.S. S.538| Category | Type | Grade | Designations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades | Stainless Steels | S.538 | UK - B.S. , BS S 538 - Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel sheet and strip (930-1130 MPa: maximum thickness 6 mm) (Cr 12, Ni 2.5, Mo 1.7, V 0.3) |
| Elements | Min.（≥） | Max.（≤） | Similar | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.08 | 0.16 | ||
| 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 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 544 (≥) | 425 (≥) | 42 | 41 | 21 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 314 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 (≥) | 392 (≥) | 22 | 41 | 23 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 331 | |
| Temp. °C/°F |
Creep strain limit (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 |
Creep rupture strength (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 |
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| 343 | 589 | 118 |
| 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 |
| Grade | Standard | Country | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.538 | B.S. | UK | Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel sheet and strip (930-1130 MPa: maximum thickness 6 mm) (Cr 12, Ni 2.5, Mo 1.7, V 0.3) |