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 Tables o f Dat a
on Chemica l Compositions ,
Physical an d Mechanica l Propertie s
of Wrough t Corrosion-Resistin g an d
Heat-Resisting& Chromiu m and
Chromium-Nickel Steel s

Reg. U . S . Pat. Off.

Prepared b y Russell Frank s an d Franci s L . LaQu e

for
Committee A-I o on Iron-Chromium ,
Iron-Chromium-Nickel, an d Relate d Alloy s

December, 194 2

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TABLES O F CHEMICA L COMPOSITIONS , PHYSICA L AN D
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WROUGHT CORROSION -
RESISTING AN D HEAT-RESISTIN G CHROMIU M
AND CHROMIUM-NICKE L STEELS
The dat a herei n presente d o n th e
compositions an d propertie s o f th e
corrosion-resisting an d heat-resistin g
chromium an d chromium-nicke l steel s
have been assembled b y Subcommittee I
on Classificatio n o f Data, ' o f Committe e
A-10 o n Iron-Chromium , Iron-Chro -
mium-Nickel, an d Relate d Alloys , o f
the America n Societ y fo r Testin g
Materials.
The dat a ii i this publication represent
a revisio n o f correspondin g data give n
in th e "Symposiu m o n Corrosion-Re -
sistant, I leal-Resistant, an d Electrical -
Resistance Alloys, " hel d i n 1924, 2 an d
the "Table s o f Chemica l Compositions,
Physical an d Mechanica l Properties ,
and Corrosion-Resistan t Propertie s o f
Corrosion-Resistant an d Heat-Resistan t
Alloys," publishe d b y th e A.S.T.M . in '
1930.3
In thes e earlie r publication s dat a
were presente d o n a broa d rang e o f
materials whic h include d bot h ferrou s
and non-ferrou s alloys , a s wel l a s th e
stainless steels . Becaus e o f th e tre -
mendous increas e i n th e commercia l
importance o f th e stainles s steels durin g
recent years , i t wa s decide d tha t thei r
properties shoul d b e tabulate d i n a
separate publication .
i Data were collected and tabulate d for Subcommittee
I. o f Committe e A-U' , by Russel l 1'rank s o f th e Unio n
Carbide an d Carbo n Research Laboratories , and Kriinci s
I.. Lafju e o f Th e Developmen t an d Researc h Divisio n
of TheJInternational Nicke l Company, Inc.
•- 1'racceilittgt, Am . Sue . Testin u Mats. , Vol . 24 , Par t
II. p . l8 9 (1924).
PraeeetliiHft. A m S,ic . TcsliiiK Mats. , Vol. .10 , Part I ,
Plates V to X V (I'MO); also issued as separate publication .
1
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The presen t classificatio n provide s
data o n thos e stainles s steel s tha t have
received th e wides t commercia l usage .
The dat a hav e bee n divide d int o tw o
parts; Part I covers the wrought harden -
ablc an d nonhardcnabl e ferriti c straigh t
chromium steels . Th e ferriti c steel s
hardenable b y hea t treatmen t are indi -
cated i n th e table s a s martensiti c an d
those no t hardenabl e a s simpl y ferritic .
Part I I cover s th e wrough t austeniti c
chromium-nickel steels .
The stainles s steel s ar e identified ,
where possible , i n accordanc e wit h
appropriate A.S.T.M . designation s an d
grades. Fo r convenient comparison, th e
type number s established b y th e Ameri -
can Iron and Steel Institut e ar e include d
for thes e compositions . I n additio n
certain additional compositions for which
there ar e n o correspondin g A.S.T.M .
specifications hav e als o bee n identifie d
with A.I.S.I . type numbers .
The A.S.T.M . standard s prepared b y
Committee A-1 0 whic h cove r th e
wrought chromium and chromium-nicke l
stainless steels , identifie d i n th e table s
by th e A.S.T.M . designations , ar e a s
follows:
Standard Specification s fo r Corrosion-Resist -
ing Chromiu m Stee l Plate , Sheet ,4 an d Stri p
(A.S.T.M. Designation : A176-42)
"Standard Specification s for Corrosion-Resist -
ing Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet.and Stri p
(A.S.T.M. Designation : A167-42)4
Standard Specification s fo r Corrosion-Resist -
ingChromium and Chromium-Nicke l Steel Plate,
« l'M 2 Boo k of A.S.T.M . Standards, Parl I .
2 DATA o x WROUGH T CHROMIU M AN D CHROMIUM-NICKEL STEEL S

Sheet, and Strip for Fusion-Welded Unfired Pres-
sure Vessels (A.S.T.M. Designation: A 240 - 42) 4
Standard Specification s fo r High-Strengt h
Corrosion-Resisting Chromium-Nicke l Stee l
Sheet an d Stri p (A.S.T.M . Designation :
A177-JI9)'
Emergency Alternat e Provision s i n
three o f th e abov e standard s hav e bee n
issued by th e A.S.T.M . fo r th e duration
of th e Wa r Emergency . Reference s ar e
made.in footnote s i n Tables I an d XI t o
these Emergenc y Provisions.
The following table is included to facili -
tate reference to A.S.T.M. specification s
issued b y Committe e A- l o n Stee l tha t
cover steel s simila r i n compositio n t o
those fo r whic h specification s hav e been
prepared b y Committe e A-10 and whic h
are referred t o in detail in this tabulatio n
NOTE.—The designations in this table refer to
the following specifications of the American Soci-
ety for Testing Materials:
Tentative Specifications fo r Seamless Alloy-Steel Pipe for
Service at Temperatures from 75 0 to 1100 F. (A.S.T.M .
Oesimiation: A 158 - 42 TJ,»
Standard Specification s fo r Forge d o r Rolle d Alloy-Steel
Pipe Flunges , Forne d Fittings , an d Valve s an a Part s
for Servic e a t Temperature s fro m 75 0 t o 110 0 F .
(A.S.T.M. Designation : A 182 - 40), '
Tentative Specification' s fo r Alloy-Steel Boltin g Materials
for HiKh-Temperalur e Servic e fro m 75 0 to 110 0 F. ,
Metal Temperature s (A.S.T.M . Designation : A 193 -
40 TV
Standard Specification s fo r Carbo n an d Alloy-Stee l Nut s
for Bull s fo r Utah-Pressur e ani l HiKh-Temperalur e
Service to 1KM I F. (A.S.T.M . Designation: A I'M - 40), »
Standard Specification s fo r Seamles s Cold-Draw n Inter -
mediate Alloy-Stee l Ileut-Kxcliantte r an d Condense r
T«i,^s (A.S.T.M . Desii?nali»n : A 1W - <0). »
Standard Snuciftcution s fo r Scamlesf t Intermediat e Alloy -
SUel Stil l Tube s fo r Refiner y Servic e (A.S.T.M .
DetlKnntlun: A 200 - 40), »
Standard S|iccification 9 fo r Seamles s Alloy-Stee l Boile r
and Superheate r Tube s (A.S.T.M . Designation :
A 21 3 - 42), > and
Standard S|>ccification s fo r Atomic-llydroccn-Arc-Weldc d
and Eleclric-Resislance-Welded Alloy-Steel Holier and
Superheater Tube s (A.S.T.M . Designation : A 24' ) -
42).»

of data : The dat a fo r the differen t steel s hav e

Committee A- l I
been condense d t o th e simples t for m
Specifications committtee to provide a ready referenc e for both th e
A-lu
specifica- A.I.,s.I maker an d use r o f th e steels . A s pre -
tYPE
tions Grades tType
Numbers
viously indicated , inspectio n ha s bee n
steels of
symbols similar made o f a larg e amoun t o f data , an d
composition
those include d herei n represen t th e
present authoritativ e informatio n o n
PSa 302 the steels covered. Singl e figures rather
A158
9
PSb

I18h
A 167
A240
A167
A240
3
304
321347
than range s hav e bee n use d t o describ e
the severa l propertie s o f thes e steels .
These figure s ar e representativ e value s
(FS 202 and no t minimu m o r averag e value s
M
A176 2 304 except fo r th e dat a o n cold-rolle d shee t
and stri p of grades 1 and 2 of A.S.T.M.
502
h
A19J
B b5 8/
A176
A 16 3
\A240 S
2
1 3(,„
/
,
W
Specifications A 16 7 -. 42 fo r whic h
minimum figures are given . Th e value s
A194 3 50 2 in thes e tables should no t b e considere d
A1W 8 50 2 as specificatio n figure s a s thes e ma y b e
AJOO 8 50 2
T5 502 found i n th e appropriat e A.S.T.M .
T8 A16 73
A 240 S
, w04
*
standards fo r thi s clas s o f materia l a s
T18 A 167 5 3Z
« 1
i referred t o i n the tables .
A1., I A24 0T
A
" 3 T1 9 A16 76 ,.3 , Data o n th e hig h chromiu m an d
| A24 0 C " chromium-nickel valv e an d di e steel s
T20 A16 7I I m 6
I A24 0M " have no t bee n include d sinc e thes e
T8 A 167 .
A 240 S
1 ,„ . steels ar e no t use d fo r general construc -
T18 A 167 5
*•)... f «'*, 2,
* tional purpose s requirin g hea t an d
4,, A 240 T
AM a
* T1 9 A 167 6 ,4 3 4 77 corrosion resistance. Dat a are not given
A 240 C
T20 ( A 167 11 1 31
,, 6
6
for th e chromium-silico n valve steel s
\A240 M /
»1942 Book of A.S.T.M. Standards Part I .
 DATA O N WROUGH T CHROMIU M AN D CHROMIUM-NICKE L STEEL S 3

nor th e predominantl y austeniti c chro - temperatures an d retai n toughnes s afte r

mium-nickel valv e steels that contai n 12 sojourn a t suc h temperatures . Thi s
to 1 4 per cen t chromium , 12 t o 1 4 pe r element i s als o adde d i n conjunctio n
cent nickel , severa l pe r cen t tungste n with sulfu r t o improv e machinabilit y
and approximatel y 0.40 pe r cent carbon . of th e 1 2 to 1 4 per cen t an d th e 1 4 to 1 8
Data are not given for the die steels tha t per cen t chromiu m steels.
contain 1 2 to 1 4 per cen t chromiu m and Combinations involvin g one o r mor e
from 1.5 0 t o 2.5 0 pe r cen t carbo n wit h of th e element s phosphorus , sulfur , an d
small percentage s o f othe r elements , selenium ar e use d t o improv e maohin -
such a s molybdenum , tungsten , an d ability o f th e 1 2 to 1 4 per cen t an d th e
vanadium. . 14 to 1 8 per cen t chromiu m steels .
Nitrogen i s added t o th e 2 3 to 3 0 per
Part I—Wrough t Chromiu m Steels: cent chromiu m steel s t o achiev e grai n
Data o n th e wrough t chromiu m refinement an d improvemen t i n work -
fcrritic steels appear i n Part I , and cove r ibility an d toughness .
the followin g basi c compositions : The chemica l composition s o f th e
4 to 6 |wr cent chromium free-machining type s o f straigh t chro -
8 t o 1 0 |KT cent chromium mium steel s ar e liste d i n Tabl e I an d
10 to 1 4 per cent chromium data o n th e physica l an d mechanica l
14 t o 1 8 j>cr cent chromium
2.? to 30 per cent chromium properties o f som e o f the m ar e als o
provided. Thes e free-machinin g steel s
The detaile d chemica l composition s are identifie d i n Table s I , II , VI , an d
of thes e steel s appea r i n Tabl e I . In - VII a s A.I.S.I . type s 416 , 420F , an d
formation a s to their physical properties , 430F, an d contain , respectively , 1 2 t o
and o n th e forgin g an d heat-treatin g 14 per cen t chromiu m with a maximum
.practices t o b e use d i n fabricatin g these of 0.1 5 pe r cen t carbon , 1 2 t o 1 4 pe r
chromium steel s i s given i n Table II . cent chromiu m wit h a minimu m o f
The mechanica l propertie s o f th e 0.15 pe r cen t carbon , an d 1 4 to 1 8 pe r
steels i n various wrough t forms , suc h a s cent chromiu m with a maximu m o f 0.1 2
bars, plates , wire , strip , sheet , seamles s per cen t carbo n an d smal l percentage s
tubes, forgings , etc. , ar e show n i n of sulfur , selenium , an d molybdenum .
Tables II I t o X . Th e cree p char - These type s ar e simila r i n compositio n
acteristics and short-tim e tensile proper - to th e steel s representing A.I.S.I . type s
tics a t elevate d temperature s ar e pre - 410, 420 , an d 430 , wit h th e exceptio n
sented graphicall y b y th e curve s i n that the y contai n th e smal l percentage s
Figs. 1 t o 11 . of sulfur , selenium , an d molybdenum .
The basic'ferriti c chromiu m steel s fo r It ma y b e assume d that , wit h th e
which dat a ar e furnishe d ar e those which exception o f toughness , thes e free -
may b e modifie d b y contro l o f certai n machining chromium steels have proper-
constituents, adde d fo r specifi c purpose s ties quit e simila r t o thos e o f th e cor -
as follows: responding chromiu m steels withou t th e
The carbo n content s o f th e steel s
elements added to enhance machinability.
which contai n u p t o 1 8 pe r cen t chro-
mium ar e increase d whe n i t i s desired t o Part II—Wrough t Chromium-Nicke l
harden th e steel s b y hea t treatment . Steels:
Molybdenum i s adde d t o th e 4 t o 6
per cen t and S to 1 0 per cen t chromiu m The austcnili c wrough t chromium -
steels t o enhanc e strengt h a t elevate d nickel steel s for whic h dat a ar e give n i n
4 DATA o x WROUGH T CHROMIU M AN D CHROMIUM-NICKE L STEEL S

Part II ar e those which contain basically ance t o genera l corrosion , especiall y b y

the following: reducing chemicals an d halogens ; i t als o
improves strengt h a t elevate d tem -
17 per cent chromium, 7 per cent nickel peratures, an d wit h sulfu r improve s
18 j>cr cent chromium , 8 per cent nickel
24 per cent chromium , 12 per cent nicke l machinability.
25 j>e r cent chromium , 20 per cent nickel Columbium i s adde d t o th e 1 8 pe r
cent chromium , 8 pe r cen t nicke l steel s
The detaile d chemical compositions of to preven t intergranula r corrosio n i n
these steel s appea r i n Tabl e XI . In -
both wel d metal and paren t metal .
formation as to their physical properties ,
Titanium als o i s use d i n th e 1 8 pe r
and o n th e forcin g an d heat-treatin g
cent chromium , 8 pe r cen t nicke l steel s
practices t o b e use d i n fabricatin g thes e
to preven t intergranula r corrosion, bu t
chromium-nickel steel s i s give n i n
is less effectiv e i n weld metal du e t o th e
Table XII . difficulty o f preventin g los s o f titaniu m
The mechanica l propertie s o f th e in th e wel d deposit .
steels in various wrough t forms , suc h a s
Selenium i s used t o improv e machina -
bars, plates , wire , strip , sheet , seamles s bility an d reduc e gallin g of th e 1 8 per
tubes, etc. , ar c show n i n Table s XII I cent chromium , 8 pe r cen t nicke l steels .
to XXI . Th e cree p characteristic s and Manganese improve s th e ho t work- ,
short-time tensil e propertie s a t elevate d ability o f all th e chromium-nicke l steels ,
temperatures ar e presente d graphicall y while silico n enhance s resistanc e t o
by th e curves in Figs . 1 2 to 26. scaling a t elevate d temperatures .
The basi c chromium-nicke l steel s fo r
which data arc furnished are those which Acknowledgment:
are modifie d fo r specifi c purpose s a s While th e classificatio n o f thes e dat a
follows: has bee n mad e unde r th e jurisdictio n of
Carbon i s use d t o increas e strength , Subcommittee I , o f A.S.T.M . Com -
especially i n th e 1 7 per cen t chromium, mittee A-ll) , i t woul d hav e bee n im -
7 per cen t nicke l steel. I n thi s steel , as possible t o accomplis h th e tas k without
well a s i n th e othe r compositions , th e the ai d o f th e variou s group s tha t co -
effect o f to o hig h a carbo n conten t i s t o operated wit h this subcommittee. Thes e
reduce resistanc e t o genera l corrosion , groups include d th e principa l manu -
ami particularl y t o intergrunula r facturers an d user s o f stainles s steel s
corrosion. from who m th e dat a wer e obtained .
Molybdenum i n th e 1 8 per chromium, This assislunc e i s gratefull y ac -
8 pe r cen t nicke l steel s improve s resist - knowledged.
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PART I

DATA FO R TH E WROUGH T CORROSION-RESISTIN G AN D

HEAT-RESISTING -CHROMIU M STEEL S

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6 DATA O N WROUGH T CHROMIU M AN D CHROMIUM-NICKE L STEEL S

TABLE I.—CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS OF WROUGHT CORROSION-RESISTIN G CHROMIUM STEELS .

A.S.T.M. Chromium, Molybdenum,

Designation per cent per cent

502.... 0.1S mai" 0.50 0.030 0.030 max. 0.50 4.00 t o 6.0 0 0.45 t o 0.65*
ft to 1 0 per cent chromium 0.15 ma x 1.50 0.030 0.030 max. 0.50 8.00 t o 10,0 0 0.75 to 1.5 0
A 176 - 4 2 1.... k
A 176 - 4 2 2.... 410 ... 0.15 ma x 0.60 0.030 0.030 max. 0.75 10.00 t o 14.0 0 0.60
420 .. . 0.15 min 0.60 0.030 0.030 max. 0.60 12.00 t o 14.0 0
420F.. 0.15 min 0.60 0.030 0.070 min."c 0.60 12.00 t o 14.0 0 0.60 max .
416.... 0.15 ma x 0.60 0.030 0-.070 min. 0.75 12.00 t o 14.0 0 0.60 max .
440.... 0.12 min 1.00 0.030 0.030 max. 0.60 14.00 t o 18.0 0
A 176-42,
A240-42. 'A-K 430....
4JOF..
0.12 max.
0.12 max .
1.00
1.00
0.030
0.1)30
0.030 max.
0.070 min,'
1.00
1.00
14.00 t o 18.0 0 0.60
14.00 t o 18.0 0 0.60 max ,
A 176-42 S.... d
AJ76-42
A240-42 B6} 443 0.35 max. 1.00 0.030 0.030 max. 1.00 23.00 t o 30.0 0 0.60

* A.I.S.I. type302 has a carbon content oC 0.10 max., per cent; molybdenum optional.
* A.I.S.I, typ e 403 is similar t o A.S.T.M . grad e 1.
' Or selenium 0.07 min. , pe r cent .
* A.I S.I. typ e 44 2 is similar t o A.S.T.M . grad e 5.
' A nitrogen content of 0.10 min., per cent, insures grain refinement.
 table11.-physical properties and working characterisrstics of wrougt corrsion- resising steela in the annealed
CONDITION.

A.S.T.M. Designation 8 to 10 per cent A 176 - 42 A 176 A 240 A 17 6 A 240

A.S.T.M. Grade Chromium 2 4A 6B
A.I.S.I. Type No 502 410 420 ' 440* 430 43 0 446 44 6

29000000 29000000 29000000 29000000 29000000 29000000

Moduits
Modulus of elasticit y i n tension , ps i
Modulus of elasticity in tension, psi 11700000
uensuy /\lb
Density P"cucuc' m
g 'pet
in 0.28 Q.ti 0.28 0.2& o.n 6i27
7.8 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.6
Specific electrica l resistanc e a t roo m temperature, microhms
per cm. pe r sq. cm 40 57 55 60 60 67
Magnetic permeability ferromagnetic ferromagnetic ferromagnetic ferromagnetic ferromagnetic ferromagnetic ferromagnetic
Specific heat, Btu. per Ib. per deg. Fahr. (3 2 to 212 F.) 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.12
212 F..... 21.2 14.4 14.4 14.0 15.1 12.1
Thermal conductivity, Btu. per br.per sq. ft. ?? ? E 20.8 15.0 15.2 12.7
per ft . pe r deg . Fahr * ™ jj, 20.4 15.5 15.2 13.3
19.8 16.1 15.2 13.8
932 F .. 19.5 15.2 14.1
32 to 21 2 F 0.0000062 0.0000062 0.0000061 0.0000057 0.0000056 0.0000058 0.0000059
Mean coefficien t o f therma l expansion ? 2 *° ,599 E 0.0000068 0.0000067 0.0000061
per deg. Fah r 3
*u»» A^r Pall * > * Z t O 100 0 1 * 0.0000072 0.0000068 0.0000072 0.0000863 0.0000063
2 to 1200 F 0.0000073 0.0000072 0.0000068
32 td 183 2 F . 0.0000076 0.0000076 0.0000073 0.0000076
Maximum temperatur e without excessive scaling , deg. Fahr.. 1150 1200 1250 1200 1400 1550 2000
Melting point range , deg. Fah r 2700 t o 280 0 2700 t o 279 0 2700 t o 275 0 2700 t o 275 0
Initial temperature , deg. Fah r 2100 t o 220 0 2000 to' 2150 2000 t o 2150 2000 t o 215 0 1900 t o 205 0 1900 t o 205 0 1900 t o 200 0
FORGING PERTACTICE Final temperature , deg. Fah r 1500 t o 160 0 1850 t o 190 0 1400 t o 1500 1700 t o 1750 1750 t o 180 0 1300 t o 150 0 1300 t o 145 0
! Method o f cooling slow cool
cool fro m
slow coo t
cool fro m
slow coo l
air coo l fro m
slow coo l slow cool air coo l air coo l
[Low anneal 1325-1375 1325-1375 1200-1350
Annealing temperatures , deg. Fahr. . .< slow cool fro m slow cool fro m slow cool fro m slow cool fro mslow coo l fro m air cool or rapui rapid coo l fro m
[Full anneal 1525-1600 1575-1675 1500-1600 1550-1650 1550-1650 cool fro m 1400 - 1450-1550
1450
Hardening temperature , deg . Fah r rapid coo l fro m rapid coo l fro m rapid cool fro m rapid coo l fro m rapid cool fro m nonhardeoing nonhardeniof
1600-1700 1675 1750-1800 1850-1900 1850-1950
Maximum cold reduction of wire before anneal, per cent 75 75 75 75
Riveting and hot formin g temperatures , deg. Fah r below 145 0 1250 to'l400 below 145 0 below 1450 below 165 0
 Temperature, deg.Fahr. Temperature, deg . Fohr.
FIG. 1.—Cree p Strengt h a t Variou s Temperature s o f 4 t o 6 pe r cen t FIG. 2.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f 4 t o 6
Chromium Steel (A.I.S.I. Type No. 502). |>er cent Chromiu m Steel (A.I.S.I . Type No. 502).
 TABLE HI.—MECHANICA L PROPERTIE S O F 4 TO 6 PER CEN T CHROMIU M STEEL .
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE C CEN T
A.S.T.M. Designatio n
Carbon 0.1 5 max. Silicon. 0.5 0 max . A.S.T.M. Grad e
Manganese 0.5 0 max. Chromium 4 t o 6 A.I.S.I. Type No 50 2
Phosphorus 0.0 3 max. Molybdenum 0.4 5 t o 0.6 5 Structure Martcnsiti c
Sulfur 0.0 3 max.

MECHANICAL PKOPEKTIE S

Impact Resist- Hardness Numbe r Ductility

Yield ance, ft-lb .
Elonga- Reduc- Endur-
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- tion in tion of ance Cold
Form an d Treatment Strength, (offset
-0.2 Point," tional
Limit, 2 in., Area. Brinell Limit Bend, Erich sen
psi. per cent), psi. psi. per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Value Olsen Value.*
psi. cent cent Charpy Izod load, Rockwell psi. mm. in.
10-mm.
ball)
Sheet:
Annealed 65000 35000 28 B70 180 0.250 t o 0.45 0
Strip:
Cold-rolled
Annealed 75000 35000 28 B75 180
Wire:
Cold-drawn, 50 per cen t 100000 92500 8 B97 ISO
Annealed 73000 30000 28 B72 180
Plate:
Annealed 70000 40000 28 85 155 180
Tublnft:
Annealed 70000 39000 35 45 145
Ban:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 70000 37000 26000 35 70 45 85 145 180
Hardened an d Tempered" 176000 144000 18 60 30 350
Forftlngs:

• Yield point a s determined wit h divider s must not be confused wit h a defined yield $lrtnglk, suc h as, at 0. 2 per cent offset.
* Oil quenche d fro m a temperatur e between 160 0 and 170 0 !•*. : tempered a t 70 0 F.
e
Depending o n thickness with'maximum value in thinner thicknesses.
 Temperature, deg. Fohr. Temperature, deg. Fahr..
FIG. 3.—Creep Strengt h a t Variou s Temperature s o f 8 t o 1 0 per cen t FIG. 4.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensile Propertie s o f 8 t o 1 0
Chromium Steel . per cen t Chromiu m Steel .
 TABLE IV.-MECHANICA L PROPERTIE S OF 8 TO 1 0 PER CEN T CHROMIU M STEEL .
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION. PER CENT
A.S.T.M. Designation
Carbon 0.15 max. Silicon 0.50 max. A.S.T.M. Grade
Manganese 1,50 max. Chromium 8 t o 10 A.I.S.I. Type No
Phosphorus 0.03 max. Molybdenum 0.75 t o 1.50 Structure Martcnsiti c
Sulfur 0.03 max.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S

Impact Resistanc e Hardness Numbe r

ft -Ib .
Yield Endurance
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elongation Reduction Cold
Form and Treatmen t Strength, (oflsct — Point," tional in 2 in., of Area , Limit Bend,
Brinell (FatiRue).
psi. 0.2 per psi. Limit, psi. per cent per cen t (AWO-kg psi. deS.
cent), psi. Charpy Izod load, Rockwell
10-mm.
ball)
Sheet:
Annealed 85000 53000 27 180
Strip:
Cold-rolled
Wire:
CoM-dnwn
Annealed
Plate:
Annealed
Tubing:
Annealed 70000 43000 35 70 45 145 180
Bar*:
Cold-Drawn
Annealed . . 70000 45000 30 70 45 90 145 18)
Hardened an d Tempered
Forglnfts:
•Annealed

" Yiild point a s determined with dividers must not be confused with a defined yield slrtngtk, suc h as, at 0.2 per cent offset.
 Temperature, deg. Fahr. Temperature, deg . Fahr.
FIG. 5.—Cree p Strengt h a t Variou s Temperatures o f Low-Carbon , 1 0 FIG. 6.—Short-Tim e High-Teni|>eratur e Tensil e Propertie s o f Low -
to 1 4 iKTcent Chromium Steel (A.S.T.M. Designation: Carbon, 1 0 to 1 4 per cen t Chromiu m Steel (A.S.T.M . Designation:
A 17 6 - 43 , Grade 2 ; A.I.S.I. Type No. 410) . A 17 6 - 42, Grade 2; A.I.S.I. Type No. 410) .
 TABLE V.—MECHANICA L PROPERTIE S O F LOW-CARBON , 10 TO 1 4 PER CEN T CHROMIU M STEEL .
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE « CEN T
A.S.T.M. Designation * A J76- 42
Carbon 0.I S max. Silicon 0.7 5 max. A.S.T.M. r.ra<l e 2
Manganese 0.6 0 max. Chromium 1 0to14 A.I.S.I. Type No 41 0
Phosphorus 0.0 3 max. Nictel 0.6( 1 max. Structure Martcnsiti c
Sulfur 0.0 3 max.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S

Impact Resist -
Yield ance, f t-lb. Hardness Numbe r Ductility
Elonga- Reduc- Endur-
Tensile Strength
(offset Yield Propor- tion in tion of ance Cold
Form and Treatment Strength, Point," tional 2 in., Area,
- 0.2 Limit, Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. psi. per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Erichsen
per cent) , psi. cent cent Charpy Izod Value, Olsen Value,
psi. load, Rockwell psi.
10-mm. mm. in.
ball)

Sheet:
Annealed 70000 40000 26 B75 180 7 to 8 0.3 to 0.4
Strip:
Cold-rolled. 40 per cent 125000 110000 3 C23
73 000 40 COO 28 BSD S
Wire:
[20 per cen t 88000 75000 35000 12 B90
60per ec
Cold-drawn{40 per cent 102 000
110000
95000
105000
55000
75000
10
6
B95
B100
B75 180
Annealed 72000 37000 24000 25
Plate:
Annealed 75000 42000 30 60 135 180
Tubinft:
Annealed 72000 40000 30 150 B80
Bars:
Cold-drawn, 2 0 per cen t 90000 7a 000 56000 20 SO 185
Annealed 73000 40000 52000 34000 30 68 90 155 40000 180
Hardened and , gOQ f 187000 134000 166000 100 000 IS 55 30 385 90003
Tempered* (uooF 95000 65000 75000 53000 25 55 85 195 . 5500 0
Forgln&s:
Annealed 85000 55000 25 60 85 155

" Yield point as determined wit h dividers mus t not be confused wit h a define d yield strength, such as, at 0.2 per cent offset .
* Oil quenched fro m a temperatur e betwee n 175 0 and 180 0 F.; tempered a t 800 , an d 130 0 F .
14 DATA O N WROUGH T CHROMIU M AN D CHROMIUM-NICKE L STEEL S

Temperature, deg. Fahr.

FIG. 7.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f High -
Carbon, 12 to 1 4 per cen t Chromiu m Stee l (A.I.S.I. Type No. 420).
 TABLE VI.—MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HIGH-CARBON, 12 TO 1 4 PER CEN T CHROMIUM STEEL.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, PEE CENT
A.S.T.M. Designation
Carbon O.ISmin.* Sulfur 0.03 max. A.S.T.M. Grade
Manganese 0.60 max. Silicon 0.60 max. A.I.S.I. Typ e N o 420
Phosphorus 0.03 max. Chromium 12t
o 14 streclere ma
rt
ena
st
i
c

MECHANICAL PBOPEKTIK S

Impact Resistance Hardness Number

Yield ft -lb .
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elongation Reduction Endurance Cold
Form and Treatment Strength, (offset — Point," tional in 2 in., of Area , Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. 0.2 per psi. Limit, psi. per cent per cent (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg.'
cent), psi. Charpy Izod load, Rockwell psi.
10-mm.
ball)

Sheet:
Annealed
Strip:
Cold-rolled
Annealed
Wire:
Cold-drawn, 30 per cent 135000 120000 77000 7 50 C25
95 000 47000 31000 23 65 B93 180
Plate:
Annealed.
Tublnft:
Annealed
Bars:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 90000 57000 38000. 28 30 190 B92 50000 180
Hardened and tempered6|]400 f 240000 191 'OOO 220000 . 16100 0 5 "r
65 70
490
200
C51
• 10 0 0"0 70000 80000 56000 27
Forftlnftc
Annealed
0
Yield point as determined with dividers must not be confused wit h a defined yield strength, such as, at 0.2 per cent offset .
* Oil quenche d from a temperatur e of 185 0 F.; tempered at 50 0 and 1400 F.
' Dat a obtained on steels which contained 0.30 to 0.40 per cent carbon.
 TABLE VII.- MECHANICA L PROPERTIES O F 1 2 TO 1 4 PE R CEN T CHROMIU M STEEL (FRE E MACHINING).
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , n:i CENT
A.S.T.M. Designation
Carbon 0.15 max. Silicon 0.75 max . A.S.T.M. Grade.. .
Manganese 0.60 max. Chromium 12 t o U A.I.S.I. Type No 416
1'hosphorm 0.03 max . Molybdenum 0.60 max . Structure. Martensitic
Sulfur o r Seleniu m 0.07 min .

MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S

Impact Resistanc e
It -Ib . Hardness Number
Yield
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elongation Reduction Endurance Cold
Form an d Treatment Strength, (offset = Point,* tional in 2 in., of Area , Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. 0.2 pe r psi. Limit, psi. per cent percent <-»00-kg. (Fatigue), deg.
cent), psi. Charpy Irod load. Rock well psi.
lO-mm.
ball)

Sheet:
Strip:
CoKl-rolled
Annealed
Wire:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 75000 40WJO 25 B82 180
Plate:
Tubing:
Annealed
Bars: ,
Cold-drawn 1C4000 55000 15 45 217 57000
Annealed 80000 45000 36000 25 60 35 180 43000 183
160 000 145000 12 40 300
Hardened and tempered^jj^ p ' 860(10 48000 42000 25 60 35 180
Forcings:
Annealed 89 OOP 50000 23 55 30 193

" Yield foint a s determined wit h divider s must no t b e confused with a defined yield strength, such as, a t 0. 2 per cent offset.
'Oil quenche d fro m a temperatur e o f 180 0 F.; tempere d at JOU , an d 140 0 F,
 TABLE VIH.-MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S OF HIGH-CARBON, 14 TO 1 8 PER CEN T CHROMIU M STEEL.
CHEUICAL COMPO S IT1ON, PE» CENT
A.S.T.M. Designation
A.S.T.M. Grade
Carbon 0.12min.e Sullur 0.0 3 max . A.I.S.I. Type No 440
Manganese 1.00 max. Silicon 0.60 max. Structure Martensitk
Phosphorus 0.03 max. Chromium... 14 t o 1 8

MECHANICAL PBOPEITIE S

Impact Resistance Hardness Number

ft-lb.
Yield Endurance
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elongation Reduction Cold
Form an d Treatment Strength, (oflset - Point,' tional in 2 in., of Area , Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. 0.2 per psi. Limit, psi. per cent per cent (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg.
cent), psi. Charpy I rod load, Rockwell psi.
10-mm.
ball)

Sheet:
Annealed
Strip:
Cold-rolled
Annealed
Wire:
Annealed IDS 000 65000 35000 18 B9S
Plate:
Annealed
Tubinft:
Annealed
Ban:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 106000 65000 32000 20 50 30 217 50000
Hardened and tempered** j^jJJ j.' 259000 228000 2 7 » 530 110000
125000 92000 20 40 14 260 70000
Forglnfts:
Annealed 110000 65000 20 40 7 221

• Yield point as determined with dividers must not be confused with a defined yieU itremtlk, such as, at 0 Jper cent offset.
* Oil quenched from a temperatur e of 185 0 F.; tempered at 60 0 and 130 0 F .
' Data obtained on steels which contained O.M to 0.80 per cent carbon.
 Temperature, cJeg. Fahr. Temperature, deg. Fahr .
FIG. 8.—Creep Strength at Variou s Temperatures o f Low-Carbon, 1 4 to FIG. 9.—Short-Tim e High-Tempejatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f Low -
18 per cen t Chromiu m Stee l (A.S.T.M . Designations : A 176-42, Carbon, 14 to 1 8 per cent Chromiu m Steel (A.S.T.M. Designations:
Grade 4, and A 240 - 42, Grade A ; A.I.S.I. Type No. 430) . A 176 -42, Grade 4, and A 240-42, Grade A; A.I.S.I. Type No. 430) .
 TABLE IX. — MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S O F LOW-CARBON , 14 TO 1 8 PER CEN T CHROMIU M STEEL.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION . PE R CEN T
A.S.T.M. Designation A 176 -42 A 240-42
Carbon 0.1 2 max. Silicon 1.0 0 max. A.S.T.M. Grade 4 A
Manganese 1.0 0 max. Chromium 1 4 to 1 8 A.I.S.I. Type Xo 43 0 43 0
Phosphorus 0.0 3 max. Nickel '.. . 0.6 0 max. Structure Ferriti c Ferriti c
Sulfur 0.0 3 max .

MECHANICAL PSOPEBTIE S

Impact Resist- Hardnest Numbe r Ductility

Yield ance, ft-lb.
Propor- Elonga- Reduc- Endur-
Tensile Strength Yield tional tion in tion of ance Cold
Form an d Treatment Strength, (offset
- 0.2 Point," Limit, 2 in., Area, Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. psi. per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg.
per cent),
psi.
psi. cent cent Charpy Izo d load, Rockwel
10-mm.
ball)
l psi.
"wftT Olse n Value,
mm.

Sheet:
Annealed 80000 50000 25 B80 180 7 to 9 0.275 to 0.375
Strip:
Cold-rolled 100000 88000 8 B98
Annealed 80000 50000 25 B80 180 7 "to 9 0.3 t o 0. 4
Wire*
[20 per cen t 90000 80000 35000 13 B93
Cold-drawn] 40 per cen t 100000 95000 55000 10 B98
160 per cen t 110 000 105000 75000 8 C23
Annealed 80000 50000 20000 25 B82 180
Plate
Annealed 80000 50000 25 50 170 B80 180
Tubing:
Annealed 80000 50000 25 50 B80
Ban:
Cold-drawn, 20 per cen t 92000 85000 45000 15 45 190 46000
Annealed 80000 50000 33000 25 50 170 40000
Hardened and Tempered
Forftinft*:
Annealed — 80000 50000 25 50 170
• Yield point a s determined with dividers must no t be confused with a defined yield strength, such as, at 0.2 per cent offset .
 Temperature, deg. Fohr . Temperoture, <jeg. Fohr.
FIG. 10.—Cree p Strength a t Variou s Temperatures of 23 to 3 0 per cent FIG. 11.—Short-Tim e High-Temperature Tensile Propertie s o f 23 to 3 0
Chromium Steil (A.S.T.M . Designations: A 176-42, Grade 6, and per cen t Chromiu m Stee l (A.S.T.M . Designations : A176-42 ,
A 240 - 42, Grade B; A.I.S.I. Type No. 446). Grade 6 , an d A 240 - 42, Grad e B ; A.I.S.I . Typ e No . 446) .
 TABLE X.-MECHAXICA L PROPERTIES OF 2 3 TO 3 0 PER CEN T CHROMIU M STEEL .
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE * CENT *
A.S.T.M. Designation A 176-42 A 240 - 42
Carbon 0.3 5 max . Silicon 1.0 0 max. A.S.T.M. Grade 6 B
Manganese 1.0 0 max. Chromium 2 3 to 30 A.I.S.I. Type No 44 6 44 6
Phosphorus 0.0 3 max . Nickel 0.6 0 max . Structure Ferriti c Ferriti c
Sulphur 0.0 3 max .

MECHANICAL PBOPEITIE S

Impact Resist- Hardness Number

Yield ance, f t-lb. Ductility
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elonga- Reduc- Endur-
Form and Treatment Strength, (offset Point," tional tion
2
in tion of
in., Area, Brinell
ance
Limit
Cold
Bend,
psi. - 0.2 psi. Limit, per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. F.richsen
per cent), psi. cent cent Charpy Izod load. Rockwell psi. Value, Olsen Value,
psi. Id- mm. mm. in.
ball)
Sheet:
Annealed 85000 55000 25 BS3 180 7 to .8 0.275 to 0.375
Strip:
Cold-rolled
Annealed 87000 55000 25 B84 180 7 to 8 0.3 'to 0.4
Wire:
Cold-drawn, 65 per cent 135000 115000
Annealed 90 QU O 50000 25 BS4
Plate:
Annealed 85000 45000 25 2 B83 180
Tublnft:
Annealed 85000 55000 25 50 175 B85
Bars:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 85000 55000 37000 25 45 2 BS4 48000 ISO
Hardened and Tempered
Forftlnfta:
Annealed
*6 Yield point a s determined with divider s must no t b e confused with a defined yield strength, s luch-as,
i at 0.2 per cent offset.
Nitrogen usuall y 0.10 min. per cent, to insure grain refinemen t and workability.
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PART n
DATA FO R TH E WROUGH T CORROSION-RESISTING AN D
HEAT-RESISTING CHROMIUM-NICKE L STEEL S

Copyright© 1943 by ASTM International www.astm.org

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TABLE XI.-CHEMICA L COMPOSITION S O F WROUGH T CORROSION-RESISTING CHROMIUM-NICKE L

STEELS.

A.S.T.M. Carbon, Sulfur* Chromium, Nickel, Molyb-

Designation per cent per cent per cent per cent denum,
per cent

A 167 -421 1 301.. 0.08 t o 0.2 0 2.00 0.035° 0.030- max.* 0.75 16.00 t o 18.0 0 6.00 t o 8.0 0
A177-39/'"
A167-42.... 2... 302.. 0.08 t o 0.2 0 2.00 0.035" ^ 0.030 max. " 0.75 17.00 t o 19.0 0 8.00 t o 10.0 0
303.. 0.20 max. 2.00 0.035" •* 0.070 min.«-« 17.00 t o 19.0 0 8.00 t o 10.0 0 0.60 max .
A 16 7 -42.... 3... 304.. 0.08 max. 2.00 0.035« 0.030 max.°0 6'. 75 18.00 t o 20.00 8.00 t o 10.0 0
A 240-42.... S.. d .. 0.07 max. ' 2.50 0.035° 0.030 max. 0.75 18.00 min . 8.00 min .
4
A 167 -42....
A240-42.... $ &::
i •• 0.10 max.
0.07 max. *
1.50*
2.50
0.035°
0.035
0.030 max. " 0.75 18.00 mi n .*
0.030 max.* 0.75 17.00 min .
8. 00 min.*
9. 00 min.
A 167 -42.... 6'.. 347.. 0.10 max. 1.50" 0.035° 0.030 max.* 0.75 18.00 min* 8.00 min*
A 240-42.... C" • • . • 0.07 max.' 2.50 0.035° 0.030 max. ' 0.75 17. 00 min. 9.50 min .

A 167 -42....
7..
8..
9.. r
*:: 0.20 max . 2.00 0.035° 0.030 max. " 3.50 22.00 t o 24.0 0 12.00 t o 15.0 0
10.. 310. . 0.25 max . 2.00 0.0.55° 0.030 max.0 2.00 24.00 t o 26.0 0 19.00 t o 22.0 0
' n.. 316.. 0.08 max. * 2.00 0.035° 0.030 max. " 0.75 16.00 min. ' 10.00 min. ' 2.00 to'3.0 0
A 240 -42.... M.. 1 . .. 0.07 max.* 2.50 0.035° 0.030 max." 0.75 17.00 min. 10.00 min . 2. 00 min .
A167-42.... 12..

• Emergenc y Alternate Provisions EA - A 167 and EA - A 240 provide for a phosphorus an d a sulfur conten t of 0.040
max., per cent , respectively , i n A.S.T.M. Specification s A 167 - 42 and A 240 - 42.
• This steel may contain up to 0.17 per cent phosphorus with 0.10 max., per cent sulfur, or 0.07 min., per cent selenium.
' Or selenium 0.07 min., per cent.
d
A.I.S.I. type 304 is similar toi A.S.T.M. grade S.
* Emergency Alternate Provisions EA - A 240 provide for a carbon content of 0.08 max., pe r cent, which requirement
Ii the same as m A.I.S.I. type 304.
' A.I.S.I. typ e 308 is similar to A.S.T.M. grad e 4.
• Grad e S has a minimum titanium content o f four time s the carbon content .
* Emergency Alternat e Provisions EA - A16 7 provide for a manganes e content of 2.00 max., per cent, chromium fro m
17,00 t o W.o o |«r cent , and nicke l fro m H.O O to 12.0 0 per cent, whic h requirement s are th e sam e at in A.I.S.I . type 321 .
• tirade T has a titanium content of not leia than five times the carbon content and not more than 0,60 per cent; Emer.
gcncy Alternat e Provision s E A - A 240 provide fo r changin g th e titaniu m content t o b e "no t le u -tha n fou r tlme i
the carbon content an d no t mor e tha n O.iK) per cent," which requiremen t a s t o th e titanium : carbo n rati o I s the sam e
«» In A.I.S.I. type J2I,
/A.I.S.I, typ e 32 1 Is similar t o A.S.T.M . grad e T .
" Emergency Alternat e Provisions EA - A 240 provide for a carbon content o f 0.10 max., per cent, which requirement
is th e sam e a s I n A.I.S.I . typ e 321 .
' Grad e 6 has a minimum columbiu m content of ten times the carbon content; Emergenc y Alternate Provisions EA -
A 167 pmviil e for changing the columbium content to be "eight time s the Carbon content," which requirement is the same
as imn A.I.S.I . typ e 347 .
Emergency Alternate Provisions EA - A 167 provide for a manganese content of 2.00 max., per cent, chromium fro m .
17.00 t o IV.u o per cent , an d nicke l (rum 8.00 t o 12.0 0 per cent, which requirement s arc th e same as in A.I.S.I. type 347.
" Grade C has a columbium content of not less than ten times the carbon content and not more than 1 per cent; Emer-
gency Alternat e Provision s E A - A 240 provide fo r changing the columbiu m conten t to b e "no t les s tha n eight time s
the carbon content and not more than 1 per cent," which requirement a s t o th e columbium : carbo n rati o i s th e sam e
as in
0
A.I.S.I. typ e 347.
A.I.S.I. type 347 is similar t o A.S.T.M . grade C.
T Emergency Alternate Provisions E A - A 240 provide for a carbon conten t of 0.10 max. , pe r cent, which requiremen t
is the same as in A.I.S.I. type 347.
* A.I.S.I. ty|) c 302 B i s similar t o A.S.T.M . grade 7.
' A.I.S.I . type ,«»S is fimiliu t o A.S.T.M. grade 9.
' Emergenc y Alternat e Provision s E A - A 167 provid e for a carbon content of 0.10 max. , pe r cent , chromium fro m .
16.001
to IS.I W pe r cent , an d nicke l fro m lU.iK I t o 14.tK ) pe r cent, whic h requirement s are th e sam e as i n A.I.S.I. typ e 316 .
A.I.S.I. typ e 316 is similar t o A.S.T. M . rade M.
" Emergency Alternat e Provisions K A - A 240 provid e for a carbon content of 0.08 max., per cent.
* A.I.S.I. typ e 31 7 is simila r t o A.S.T.M . grade 12.
 TABLE XLIL-PHYSICAL PROPERTIONS AND WORKINGCHARACTERISTICS OFWROUGHT CORROSIONY-RESISTINGCHROMIMUJM-NICKEL STEELS IN THE
ANNEALED CONDITION .

A.S.T.M, Designation
/A 167 - 42 A 167 -42 A 167 A 240 A 167 -42 A 167 - 42 A 167 A 240 A 16 7 A 240 A 16 7 A 240
LA 177-39
A.S.T.M. Grade 2 3S 8 10 11 M 5T 6C
A.I.S.I. Type No 301 302 303' 304 30 4 309 310 316 31 6 321 32 1 347 34 7

Modulus o f elasticit y i n tension, psi 28000000* 28000000 28000000 28000000 29000000 30000000 28000000 28000000 28000000
Modulus of elasticit y i n torsion, psi
Density
"e*KHy \t.llb' **' cu m
per cu.- cm •
12500000*
0.29
7.9
12500000*
0.29
7.9
6i29
7.9
12500000
0.29
7.9
6;»
7.9
oiw
7.9
6i29
8.0
6i29
7.9
6! 29
8.0
Specific electrica l resistanc e a t roo m temperature , microhm s
per cm. per sq. cm 72 72 72 72 78 80 74 72 73
(Annealed 1.003 1.003 1.02 1.003 1.003 1.003 1.02 1.02
Magnetic permeability ] 10 per cent cold-worked. . 1.10 1.10
s l
e v d
l- e e r k
re
d 10.0 7.0. io.ii
Specific beat, Btu. pe r Ib. per deg. Fahr. (32 to 212 F. 0.12 0.12 6! 2 0.12 Oil2' 6!l2 0.12 6! 12 0.12
212 F.... 9.4 94 9.4 7.S 9.0 9.3 9.3
Thermal conductivity, Btu. per hr. per sq. ft. pe r ft . 392F.... 10.2 10.3 8.2 10.2 10.2
per deg. Fabr S72F.... 10.9 11.0 8.8 U.I 11.1
752 F.... . H. 6 11.8 9.S 11.9 11.9
932F.... 12.4 12 4 12.5 10.0 ll.i 12.8 12.8
32 to 21 2 F 0.0000094 0.0000096 0.0000096 0.0000083 0.0000080 0.0000089 0.0000093 0.0000093
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion per 3 2 to 57 2 F 5.00000*9 n.nmmw
deg. Fah r 3 2 to 93 2 F 0.0000101 0.0000102 0.0000102 0.0000096 0.0000092 O.o666o97 0.0666103 0.0666101
32 to 111 2 F . 0.0000104 0.0000104
32 to 183 2 F 0.0000112 0.0000112 o.ooooiis o.ooooioe
Maximum temperatur e without excessive scaling, deg. Fahr -1650 1600 1650 2000 2000 1650 1650 1650
Melting point range, deg. Fahr 2550 t o 259 0 2550 t o 259 0 2550 t o 259 0 2550 t o 265 0 2550 t o 265 0 2550 t o 265 0 2500 t o 255 0 2550 t o 260 0 2550 t o 260 0
^ . practice
Forging _.:,_ /Initia
| l temperature, deg . Fa br. 2150 to 225 0 2000 to 220 0 2100 t o 220 0 2000 t o 220 0 2000 t o 215 0 2000 t o 215 0 2100 t o 220 0 2100 to 220 0 2100 t o 220 0
Fina, ,empe7ature> 'degf Fahr 1700 t o 175 0 1700 t o 175 0 1700 t o 175 0 1650 t o 1700 1SOO t o 1850 1800 t o 185 0 1700 t o 1750 1650 t o 170 0 1700 t o 1750
.... 1550 t o 1650 1550 t o 1650
Annealing temperatures, deg . Fahr L F
ow
l u
a
e
n
a
n
n
n
n
n
e
e
a
s
l
l 1950 t o 205 0 1950 t o 205 0 1950°to'2050 1950'to'2050 2000' to 2100 2000 t o 2100 1950 t o 205 0 1950 t o 205 0 1950 t o 205 0
Hardening temperature c c
Maximum cold reduction of wire before anneal, per ceitt SO- 80 50 80 80 80 80 80 80
Riveting an d hot forming temperatures , deg. Fahr 1900 t o 210 0 1900 t o 2100 1900 t o 210 0 1900 t o 210 0 1900 t o 2100 1900 t o 210 0 1900 t o 2100

• Typ e 301 is used in the cold-worked condition for light-weight Mgh-sttengtk structures. A s cold-worked the modulus in tension is lowered. B y stress-relief heat treatmen t thi s
value may be raised t o 27,500,000 psi.
•As cold-worked, this value decrease*.
* Nonhardening for al l grades and types) .
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 TABLE XIII.—MECHANICA L PROPERTIES OF J 7 PER CEN T CHROMIUM . 7 PER CEN T NICKEL STEEL.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE R CEN T
A.S.T.M. Designation { A 177 - 39
Carbon 0.0 8 t o 0.20 Silicon 0.7 5 max. A.S.T.M. Grade 1
Manganese 2.0 0 max. Chromium 1 6 to 1 8 A.I.S.I. Type No 30 1
Phosphorus 0.03 5 max. Nickel 6 to 8 Structure. Austeniti c
Sulfur 0.0 3 max.

MECHANICAL PBOPEKTIE S

Impact Resist -
ance, ft-lb . Hardness Numbe r Ductility

Yield Strength Yield Elonga- Re- Endur-

Tensile (offset - 0.2 Point, Proportional tion in duction ance Cold
Form an d Treatment Strength, per cent) , Limit," psi. 2 in., of Area , Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. psi. (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Erich-
psi. percent per cent Charpy sen Olsen
Izod load, Rockwell psi.
10-mra. Value, Value, in .
ball) nun*

Sheet:
f } Hard 125000m n . 75 000 min 25 mm. C25
150 000 mn . 110 000 mi n 35 000 min. 15 to lit C32
Cold-rolled ifta.:. : 175 000 m n . 135 000 mi n 45 000 min. 10 to 12* C37
(Hard, 185 000 m n . 140 000 mi n 55 000 min. 8to4» C41 80000
Annealed 75 000 m n . 30000mm 14 000 inin. 40 min. B80 35000 10 to 14
Strip:
UHard 150 000 mn . 110 000 min 35 000 min. IStolSj C32
Cold-rolled | l Har d 175000m n . 135 000 min 45 000 min. to to 12 * C37
[Hard 185 000 m n . 140 000 min 55 000 min. Sto^ C41 80000
Annealed 75 000 m n . 30000mm 14 000 min. 40 mta. B80 35000 10 to 14
Wire:
(20 per cent . 170000 120000 60000 20 C33
Cold-drawn •U O per cen t 220000 180000 100000 8 C42
(60 per cen t 270000 240000 145000 5 C47
Annealed 120000 35000 20000 44 B85 180
Plate:
100000 45000 59 70 163 39000
Tubtoft:
Cold-drawn
Annealed
Ban:
Cold-drawn, 30 per cent . 183000 159000 It 49 C36 78000 180
Annealed 100000 32000 45000 55 66 B80 39000

* Proportional limi t values at offset o f 0.01 per cent. -

•Elongation values vary with thickness being higher with greater thickMM.
 Temperature, deg. Fohr . Temperoture, deg. Fbhr.
FIG. 12.—Cree p Strengt h a t Variou s Temperature s o f 1 8 pe r cen t FIG. 13.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f 1 8 per
Chromium, 8 pe r cen t Nicke l Stee l (A.S.T.M . Designation : cent Chromium , 8 pe r cen t Nicke l Steel (A.S.T.M . Designation :
A 16 7 - 42, Grade 2; A.I.S.I. Type No. 302). A 167 -42, Grade 2; A.I.S.I. Type No. 302) .
 TABLE XIV.—MECHANICA L PROPERTIE S OF 1 8 PE R CEN T CHROMIUM, 8 PER CEN T NICKE L STEEL .

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE K CENT

A.S.T.M. Designation A 167-4 2
Carbon 0.0 8 to 0.20 Silicon . 0.7 5 max. A.S.T.M. Grade 2
Manganese 2.0 0 max. Chromium...' 1 7 to 1 9 A.I.S.I.TypeNo 30 *
Phosphorus 0.03 5 max. Nickel 8 to 10 Structure Auctenit k
Sulfur 0.0 3 max .
MECHANICAL PKOPEKTIE S

Impact Resist- Hardness Number

ance, ft-lb . Ductility

Yield Strength Yield Elonga- Re- Endur-

Tensile (offset = 0.2 Point," Proportional tion in duction ance Cold
Form and Treatment Strength, per cent), Limit," psi. 2 in., of Area , Brinell Limit Bend, Erich-
psi psi. psi. per cent per cent Charpy (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. sen
Izod load, Rockwell psi. Olsea
10-mm. Value, Value, in.
ball) nun.

Sheet:
Cold-rolled, quarte r
hard 125 000 min. 75 030 min. 35 000 min. 20 min. C2S
Annealed 75 000 min. 30 000 min. 14 000 min. 40 min . B80 180 10 to 1 4 0.4 to 0.5
Strip:
Cold-rolled, quarte r
hard 125 000 min. 75 000 min. 35 000 min. 20 min. C25
Annealed 75 000 min. 30 000 min. 14 000 min. 40 min. B80 180 10 to 14 0.4 to 0.5
Wire:
Cold-. (2 0 per cent.... 140000 105000 40000 25 C32
drawn \ 40 per cent 195000 165000 60000 10 C40
1 60 per cent 250000 225000 100.000 S C45
Annealed 105000 30000 20000 55 . B80 180
Plate:
Annealed 85000 41000 SO 73 150 180
Tuhlnft:
Cold-drawn
Annealed
Ban:
Cold-drawn, 25 per cent 155000 135000 20 58 50 320 83000 180
Annealed 85000 30000 40000 60 65 80 90 160 B80 . 34000 180

' Yield foinl a s determined with divider s must no t b e confused with a defined yield strength, such as, at 0. 2 per cent offset .
' Proportional limit values at offset of 0.01 per cent.
30 DATA O N WROUGH T CHROMIU M AND CHROMIUM-NICKE L STEEL S

Temperature, deg. Fahr .

FIG. 14.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatut c Tensil e Propertie s o f 1 8 pe r
cent Chromium , 8 pe r cen t Nicke l Stee l (Fre e Machining )
(A.I.S.I. Type No . 303) .
 TABLE XV.-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF 1 8 PER CEN T CHROMIUM, 8 PER CEN T NICKEL STEEL (FRE E MACHINING) .
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE R CENT
A.S.T.M. Designation.
Carbon 0.2 0 max. Chromium 1 7 to 1 9 A.S.T.M. Orade
Manganese 2.0 0 max. Nickel 8 to 10 A.I.S.I. Type No 303
Phosphorus 0.03 5 max.' Molybdenum 0.6 0 max. Structure Austenitic
Sulfur o r Selenium 0.0 7 min.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S

Impact Resist- . Hardness Number Ductility

Yield ance, f t-lb.
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elonga- Reduc-
in tion of
Endur-
Form and Treatment Strength, (oSset Point, tional tion
2 in., Area, Brinell
ance
Limit
Cold
Bend,
psi. = 0.2 psi. Limit, per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Erichsen
per cent), psi. cent cent Cbarpy Izod load, Rockwell psi. Value, Olsen Value,
psi. 10-mm. mm. in.
ball)
Sheet:
Cold-rolle
Annealed
Strip:
Cold-rolled
Annealed
Wire:
135000 noooo 40000 22 C30
Co>d-dra Wng£«£ ;;;;;; 180000 170000 75000 10 C38
180
Annealed 105000 35000 20000 52 B80
Plate:
Annealed
Tublnft:
Cold-drawn
Annealed
Ban:
Cold-drawn 115000 80000 35 50 80 220 48000 180
Annealed 85000 35000 55 60 80 160 35000 183

"This steel may contain up to 0.17 per cent phosphorus with 0.10 max. per cent sulfur o r 0.07 min. per cent selenium.
 Temperature, deg.Fohr.
FIG. 15.—Cree p Strengt h a t Variou s Temperature s o f Low-Carbon ,
18 pe r cen t Chromium , 8 pe r cen t Nicke l Stee l (A.S.T.M . Desig -
nations: A 167 - 42, Grad e 3 , an d A 240 - 42 , Grad e S ; A.I.S.I .
Type No . 304) ,
Temperature, deg. Fohr .
FIG. 16.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f Low -
Carbon, 1 8 per cen t Chromium , 8 pe r cen t Nicke l Stee l (A.S:T.M .
Designations: A 167-42, Grad e 3, and A 240-42, Grad e S ; A.I.S.I.
Type No . 304) .
 TABLE XVI.-MECHAX1CA L PROPERTIE S O F LOW-CARBON . 1 8 PER CEN T CHROMIUM . 8 PE R CEN T NICKE L STEEL .

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE » CEN T A.S.T.M. Desig-

nation A 167-42 . A 240-4 2
Carbon 0.08 max. Silicon 0.7 5 max. A.S.T.M . Grade.... 3 S
Manganese.. 2.00 max. Chromium 1 8 to 2 0 A.1.5,1 . Type No.. . 30 4 30 4 is similar to grade S
Phosphorus. 0.035 max. Nickel 8 to 10 Sructure Austeniti c Austeniti c
Sulfur 0.03 max .

MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S

Impact Resist- Hardness Numbe r

ance, f t-lb. Ductility
Yield Endur-
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elonga- Reduc-
tion i n tion of ance Cold
Form and Treatment Strength, (offset
= 0.2 Point," tional
Limit, 2 in., Area, Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. per cent), psi. psi. per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Erichsen Olsen Value,
psi. cent cent Charpy Izod load, Rockwell psi. Value, in.
10- mm.
ball)

Sheet:
Cold-rolled
Anncaled 85000* 35000 60 B80 35000 180 10 to 14 0.4 to 0.5
Strip:
Cold-rolled
Annealed 90000* 40000 SO B80 180 10 to 14 0.4 to 0 J
Wire:
[20 per cen t 140000 105000 40000 25 C32
Cold-drawnUOper cen t 195000 165000 60000 10 C40
1 60 per cen t 250000 225000 100000 S C45
Annealed 105000 30000 20000 55 BEO ISO
Plate:
Annealed 85000 35000 CO 65 100 150 B80 35000 180
Tubing:
150000 110000 10 280 C30
Co,d-drawn{«»\' 185000 140000 5 325 C3S
Annealed 85000 35000 60 65 80 ioo 150 B80 35000 180
Bars:
Cold-drawn, 25 per cen t 150000 120000 20 48 320 180
Annealed 85000 30000 40000 60 70 90 160 B80 34000 180

• Yfield point as determined with dividers must not be confused with defined yield strength, such as. a t 0.2 per cent offset .
I'his is a representativ e and no t a minimum value . Therefore , it mus t not b e compared with th e minimu m values shown for grades I and 2 of A.S.T.M . Standar d A 167 -42
° Th
(see Table
abless XIII and XIV).
 Temperature, deg. Fohr. Temperature, deg. Fahr .
FIG. 17.—Cree p Strengt h at Variou s Temperature s of 24 pe r cen t FIG. 18.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f 2 4 pe r
Chromium, 1 2 pe r cen t Nicke l Stee l (A.S.T.M . Designation : cent Chromium , 1 2 per cen t Nicke j Stee l (A.S.T.M . Designation :
A 167 - 42, Grade 8; A.T.S.I. Type No. 309) . A 167 - 42, Grade 8; A.I.S.I. Type No. 309) .
 TABLE XVII.—MECHANICA L PROPERTIE S OF 2 4 PER CEN T CHROMIUM , 1 2 PE R CEN T NICKEL STEEL.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE R CEN T

A.S.T.M. Designation A 167 - 42
Carbon 0.2 0 max. Silicon 3.5 0 max. A.S.T.M. Grade 8
Manganese 2.0 0 max. Chromium 2 2 to 24 A.I.S.I. Type No 30 9
Phosphorus 0.03 5 max. Nickel 1 2 to I S Structure Austeniti c
Sulfur 0.0 3 max.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S

Impact Resist- Hardness Numbe r Ductility

Yield ance, ft-lb .
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elonga- Reduc-
in tion of
Endur-
Form and Treatment Strength, (offset Voint," tional tion
2 in., Area, Brinell
ance
Limit
Cold
Bend,
psi. - 0.2 psi. Limit, per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Erichsen
per cent) , psi. cent cent Charpy Izod load. Rockwell psi. Value, Olsen Value,
psi. 10-mm. mm. in
ball)

Sheet:
Cold-rolled
Annealed 90000* 45000 47 B85 ISO
Strip:
c-*«-w{SgsSJ:
Annealed
116000*
166000*
90000* . so'bb o
15
3
47 B85 180 7 to 8
Wire:

Annealed
Plate:
1
20 per cen t
cold-DRAWO 40 per cen t
60 per cent
130000
160000
190000
100000 30000
115000
150000
175000
50000
50000
75000
100000
25000
12
8
5
42
C25
C33
C37
B86 180
Annealed 100000 50000 55 60.
Tubinft:
Cold-drawn....
Annesale
Ban:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 100000 50000 54 60 100 170 180
"6 Yield point as determined wit h dividers must no t be confused with a denned yield strength, such as, at 0.2 per cent offset .
This i s a representativ e and no t a minimu m value . Therefore , i t mus t not b e compare d wit h th e minimu m value s shown for grades I and 2 of A.S.T.M. Standard A 167 - 42
see Tables XIII and XIV).
 Temperature, deg. Fahr. Temperature, deg. Fahr.
FIG. 19.—Cree p Strengt h a t Variou s Temperature s o f 2 5 per cen t FIG. 20.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f 2 5 pe r
Chromium, 2 0 pe r cen t Nicke l Stee l (A.S.T.M . Designation : cent Chromium , 2 0 per cen t Nicke l Steel (A.S.T.M . Designation :
A 167 - 42 , Grade 10 ; A.I.S.I. Type No . 310) . A 167 - 42, Grade 10; A.I.S.I. Type No . 310).
 TABLE XVIII.—MECHANICA L PROPERTIE S OF 2 5 PER CEN T CHROMIUM , 2 0 PER CEN T NICKEL STEEL.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION,PER CENT

A.S.T.M. Designation A 167 - 42
Carbon 0.2 5 max. Silicon 2.0 0 max. A.S.T.M. Grade 1 0
Manganese 2.0 0 max. Chromium 2 4 to 2 6 A.I.S.I. Type No 31 0
Phosphorus 0.03 5 max. Nickel 1 9 to 2 2 Structure Austeniti c
Sulfur 0.0 3 max.

MECHANICAL PKOPEKTIE S

Impact Resist - Hardness Number Ductility

Yield ance, ft-lb.
Endur-
Tensile Strength Propor- Elonga- Redac-
in tion of ance Cold
Strength, (offset
Yield
Point," tional tion
2 in., Area, Brinell Limit Bend,
Form and Treatment = 0.2 Limit, Eric risen
psi. psi. per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg.
per cent), psi. cent cent Charpy Izod load, Rockwell psi. Value, Olsen Value,
psi. 10-mm. mm. in.
ball)

Sheet:
Cold-rolled
Annealed
Annealed 9s" 000* 50000 40 B85 180
Strip:
Cold-rolled
Annealed
Wire:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 100000 50000 40 B85 .in
Plate:
Annealed 100000 50000 40 55 B85 180
Tubinft:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 100000 50000 40 55 60 B85
Ban:
Cold-drawn.^
Annealed 100000 50000 40 55 60 170 - B85 ISO

" Yield point a s determined wit h dividers must no t be confused wit h a defined yield slrenttk, suc h as, a t 0.2 per cent offset.
* This is a representative and not a minimum value. Therefore , it must not be" compared with the minimu m value s show n for grades 1 and 2 of A.S.T.M. Standard A167 - 4 2
(see Table s XIII and XIV).
 Temperature, deg. Fohr .
Fio. 21.—Cree p Strengt h a t Variou s Temperature s o f 1 8 pe r cen t
Chromium, 1 2 per cen t Nickel , 2 t o 3 pe r cen t Molybdenu m Stee l
(A.S.T.M. Designations : A 167-42, Grad e 11 , an d A 240-42,
Grade M ; A.I.S.I. Type No . 316) .
Temperature, deg. Fohr.
FIG. 22.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f 1 8 pe r
cent Chromium , 1 2 per cen t Nickel , 2 t o 3 pe r cen t Molybdenu m
Steel (A.S.T.M . Designations : A 167-42, Grad e 11 , and A 240-42,
Grade M ; A.I.S.I . Typ e No . 316) .
 TABLE XIX.—MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF 18 PER CENT CHROMIUM, 12 PER CENT NICKEL, 2 TO 3 PER CENT MOLYBDENUM STEE

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE R CEN T

A.S.T.M. Desig -
nation A 167-42 A 240 -4 2
Carbon 0.0 8 max. Silicon 0.7 5 max. A.S.T.M. Grade 1 1M
Manganese 2.0 0 max. Chromium 1 6 min. A.I.S.I. Type No...: 31 6 31 6 is similar to grade M
Phosphorus 0.03 5 max. Nickel 1 0 min. Structure Austeniti c Austeniti c
Sulfur 0.0 3 max. Molybdenum 2 to 3

MECHANICAL PROPERTIE S

Impact Resist - Hardness Numbe r

Yield ance, ft-lb. Ductility
Propor- Elonga- Reduc- Endur-
Tensile Strength
(offset Yield tional tion in tion of ance Cold
Form and Treatment Strength, - 0.2 Point," Limit, 2 in., Area, Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. psi. per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Erichsen
per cent), psi. cent cent Charpy Uod load. Rockwell Value, Olsen Value,
psi. psi. in.
10- mm. mm.
ball)

Sheet:
Cold- rolled
Annealed 88 000 » 40000 52 B85 39000 180 10 to 14 0.4 to 0.475
Strip:
coid.ro,,ed>£-!: 145000*
159000*
122000
137000
12
7
Annealed 9DOOO* 3SOCO 40 B85 180 10 to 14 0.4 to 0.5
Wire:
20 per cent 130000 100000 45000 21 C2S
Cold-drawn! 40 per cen t 170000 140000 75000 12 C33
160 per cen t 205000 180000 105000 6 C38
Annealed 90000 30000 20000 55 B85 180
Plate:
Annealed 88000 40000 55 65 95 170 B85 39000 180
Tubing:*
Cold-drawn
Annealed 85000 40000 55 B85
Ban:
Cold-drawn. 30 per cent. 141000 116000 13 60 C29
Annealed 85000 30000 40000 55 *5 78 ioo 170 38000 ISO'

• Yield point a s determined with dividers must not b e confused wit h & defined yield slrengtli, suc h as, a t 0.2 per cent offset.
* This is a representative and not a minimum value. Therefore , it mus t not b e compare d wit h th e minimum values shown for grades 1 an d 2 of A.S.T.M. Standard A 167 - 4 2
(see Tables XIII and XIV).
' Som e «*»mly«« tubing is made from a steel containing about 16 per cent chromium, 13 per cent nickel, and 3 per cent molybdenum .
 Temperature, deg. Fahr.
Eric. 23.—Cree p Strengt h a t Variou s Temperature s o f 1 8 pe r cen t
Chromium, 8 pe r cen t Nickel , Titaniu m Stabilize d Stee l (A.S.T.M .
Designations: A 167 - 42, Grade 5, and A 240 - 42, Grade T; A.I.S.I.
Type No . 321).
Temperature, deg. Fahr.
FIG. 24.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Propertie s o f 1 8 pe r
cent Chromium , 8 pe r cen t Nickel , Titaniu m Stabilize d Stee l (A.S.
T.M. Designations : A 167-42, Grad e 5 , an d A 240-42, Grad e T ;
A.I.S.I. Type No. 321).
 TABLE XX.—MECHANICA L PROPERTIE S O F 1 8 PER CEN T CHROMIUM , 8 PER CEN T NICKEL , TITANIUM STABILIZE D STEEL .

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE « CEN T A.S.T.M. Desig -

nation A 167-42 A 240-42
Cazirbon 0.1 0 max . Silicon 0 . <5 max. A.S.T.M. Grade..-.. 5 T
Munscancse 2.0 0 max. Chromium 18.0 0 min. A.I.S.I.TypeNo... 32 1 32 1 i s similar to grade T
Phopspborus ' 0.03 5 max. Nickel X min. Structure Austeniti c Austeniti c
Snifrmr 0.0 3 max . Titanium 4 X C m i n .

MECHANICAL PKOPEBTTE S

Impact Resist- Hardness Numbe r Ductility

Yield ance, ft-lb.
Tensile Strength Yield Propor- Elonga- Reduc-
tion i n tion of
Endur-
ance Cold
Form and Treatment Strength, (offset
«• 0. 2 Point,0 tional
Limit, 2 in., Area, Brinell Limit Bend,
psi. - psi. per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Erichsen
per cent) , psi. cent cent Charpy Izod load, Rockwell psi. Value, Olsen Value,
psi. 10- mm. mm. in.
ball)
Sttwt:
< I-old- rolled
A&nnealed 85000* 35000 54 B80 180 12 0.400 t o 0.47 5
Stnip*
< '^old-rolled, 35 per cen t 147000* 136000 7
A&rmealed 88000* 39000 56 B80 180 12
where
20 per cent 100000 90000 40000 23 C20
cold drawn 40 per cent 145000 130000 70000 10 C32
60 per cen t 190000 175000 95000 4 C37
A&ranealed 90000 30000 20000 55 B85 180
Rfctte:
Annealed 89000 38000 55 60 100 170 ISO
TUabinft:
cold drawn
AAnnealed
Bam:
Coold-drawn
Jimmied 90000 40000 55 60 100 170 B85 180

•°6 Yield point as determined wit h dividers must not b e confused wit h a define d yield strength, such as , at 0. 2 per cent offset .
This is a representative and not a minimum value. Therefore , it must not be compared with th e minimum values show n fo r grades 1 and 2 of A.S.T.M. Standard A 167 - 42
(s«rr Tables XIII and XIV) .
 Temperature, deg. Fahr. -
FIG. 25.—Cree p Strengt h a t Variou s Temperature s o f 1 8 pe r cen t
Chromium, 8 per cent Nickel , Columbium Stabilize d Stee l (A.S.T.M.
Designations. A 167 -42, Grade 6, and A240-42 , Grade C; A.I.S.I.
Type No . 347).
Temperature, deg. Fahr.
FIG. 26.—Short-Tim e High-Temperatur e Tensil e Properties o f 1 8 per
cent Chromium , 8 pe r cen t Nickel , Columbiu m Stabilize d Ste d
(A.S.T.M. Designations : A 167-42, Grad e 6 , and A240-42 , Grad e
C; A.I.S.I . Typ e Xo . 347).
 TABLE XXI.—MECHANICA L PROPERTIE S O K IS PE R CEN T CHROMIUM , » PE R CEN T NICKEL , COLUMBIU M STABILIZE D STEEL.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION , PE K CEN T
A.S.T.M. Desig-
nation A 167-42 A 240-42
Carbon O.lOmax .| Silico n 0.7 5 max. A.S.T.M. Grade .. . 6 C
Manganese 2.0 0 max. j Chromiu m 18.0 0 min. A.I.S.I: Type No... 34 7 34 7 is similar to grade C
Phosphorus 0.03 5 max. : Nicke l 8 min. Structure Austcniti c Austeniti c
Sulfur 0.0 3 max. i Columbiur a lOXCmin .

MECHANICAL PROPEKTIE S

Impact Resist- Hardness Number Ductility

Yield ance, (t-lb.
Tensfle Strength Propor- Elonga- Reduc- Endur-
Cold
(offset
Strength, -0.2
Yield
Point," tional tion in tion of
2 in.. Area, Brinell
ance
Limit Bend,
Form and Treatment Limit,
psi. per cent), psi. psi. Per per (3000-kg. (Fatigue), deg. Erichsen Olsm Value,
cent cent Charpy Izod load. Rockwell psi. Value,
psi. 10-mm. mm. in.
ball)

Sheet:
Cold-rolled
Annealed 90 boo* 40000 SO B8S 180 12 0.400 to 0.47$
Strip:
132000* 102000 23
'«— M{S£S^v.::: 152000* 125000 10
Annealed 90000* 38000 SO BBS 180 12
Wire:
0 per cen t 100000 90000 40000 23 C20
Cold-drawn 40 per cen t US 000 130000 70000 10 C32
60 per cent 190000 175000 95000 4 07
Annealed 90000 30000 20000 JS BBS ISO
Plate:
Annwaled 90000 37000 SO 60 100 170 180
Tublnft:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 90003 40000 50 60 100 170
Ban:
Cold-drawn
Annealed 90000 40000 50 60 100 170 180

* Yield point a s determined with dividers must not be confused with a denned yield slrtitglk, suc h as, at 6.2 per cent offset .
* This is a representative and not a minimum value. Therefore , it must not be compared with the minimum values shown lor grades 1 and 2 of A.S.T.M . Standard A 167 - 4 1
(see Tables XIII and XIV).