17-4_stainless_steel

17-4 stainless steel

17-4 stainless steel

Precipitation hardened stainless steel

SAE Type 630 stainless steel (more commonly known as 17-4 PH, or simply 17-4; also known as UNS S17400) is a grade of martensitic precipitation hardened stainless steel. It contains approximately 15–17.5% chromium and 3–5% nickel, as well as 3–5% copper.[1] The name comes from the chemical makeup which is approximately 17% chromium and 4% nickel. SUS630 is the same as 17-4PH, and they both refer to the same grade. [2]

Properties

17-4 stainless steel can be heat treated to approximately 44 Rc,[1] and an ultimate tensile strength of 1,300 MPa (190,000 psi).

Its density ranges from 7,800 to 7,900 kg/m3 (0.282 to 0.284 lb/cu in), and its modulus of elasticity ranges from 197 to 207 GPa (28.5×10^6 to 30.0×10^6 psi).[3]

The corrosion resistance[1] and machinability[4] of 17-4 are comparable to austenitic 304 stainless steel. 17-4 is magnetic due to its martensitic structure.

Overaging (aging beyond the peak strength condition) improves resistance to stress corrosion cracking.[5]

Applications

17-4PH is used in applications requiring high strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance up to 300 °C (600 °F).[4]

It is commonly used in the aerospace industry for its high strength, and in marine applications for its corrosion resistance, although it can be susceptible to crevice corrosion in stagnant salt water.

It is also used in the petroleum, chemical, and firearm industries.[1]

Composition

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References

  1. [1]
    "Type 630; 17 Cr-4 Ni; UNS 17400" (PDF). Outokumpu.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 23, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  2. [2]
    "SUS 630(17-4PH)" (PDF). Atlas Steels. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  3. [3]
    MIL-HDBK-5J. United States Department of Defense. 31 January 2003. p. 2-195.
  4. [4]
    "North American Stainless – Long Products Stainless Steel Grade Sheet" (PDF). North American Stainless. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  5. [5]
    "Stress Corrosion Properties of High-Strength Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steels in 3.5% Aqueous Sodium Chloride Solution" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
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