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Introduction:

This is one of the family of 17%Cr 12-13%Ni steels containing between 2 and 3% Mo (S316xx series). This is the standard grade used where specific attributes of other members of the family are not necessary - eg. no likelihood of IGC caused by welding.

After 18Cr10Ni (304xx) type steels, these 17Cr12NiMo (316xx) grades are the most widely used austenitics. In the damp industrial or coastal atmospheres of Europe, they perform better than 18Cr10Ni (304xx) and ferritic grades. In low temperature seawater they offer limited resistance to pitting but are susceptible to crevice attack (mean
PREN about 25-27). Their short and long-time properties at elevated temperatures are also superior to those of comparable 18Cr10Ni grades.

Metallurgy:

Conditions where the steels are not quickly taken through the temperature range 900-500°C (eg. slow cooling, heat-treatment, service exposure, high heat input welding ) can allow precipitation of chromium carbides and sometimes embrittling sigma formation.
Where sensitization to intergranular corrosion around these carbides is unacceptable, consideration should be given to the low carbon (0.03%C max) grades and to those stabilized with either Ti or Nb.

Composition:

 Element
Minimum (%)
Maximum (%)
 Chromium
16.50
18.50
 Nickel
10.50
13.50
 Molybdenum
2.00
2.50
 Manganese
-
2.00
 Carbon
-
0.08
 Niobium
10 x C
1.00
Similiar Specifications:

  • ISO 683/13 23

         16.5-18.5%Cr, 11-14%Ni, 2.0-2.5%Mo, <2%Mn, <0.08%C, 10 x C-1.0%Nb
  • EURONORM X6 CrNiMoNb 17 12 2

         16.5-18.5%Cr, 10.5-13.5%Ni, 2.0-2.5%Mo, <2.0%Mn, <0.08%C, (10 x %C)-1.0%Nb
  • ASTM UNS S31640 316Nb

         16-18%Cr, 10-14%Ni, 2.0-3.0%Mo, <0.10%N, <2.0%Mn, <0.08%C, 10 x C-1.1%Nb
  • DIN X6 CrNiMoNb 17 12 2 1.4580

         16.5-18.5%Cr, 10.5-13.5%Ni, 2.0-2.5%Mo, <2%Mn, <0.08%C, 10 x C-1.0%Nb
    Applications:

  • Architectural cladding, doors, windows and fittings
          Street furniture
          Offshore modules
          Tanks and piping of chemical tankers
          Production, storage and land-based transport of chemicals,foods and beverages
          Pharmaceutical, synthetic fibre, paper and textile industries
          Pressure vessels, cryogenic equipment, high temperature plant.
    Product Forms:
  • Plate,sheet & strip
          ASTM UNS S31640 316Nb 167, 240, 480
          DIN X6 CrNiMoNb 17 12 2 1.4580 17440
  • Bar & long products
          EURONORM X6 CrNiMoNb 17 12 2 88-86/1
          ASTM UNS S31640 316Nb 276, 479, 484
          DIN X6 CrNiMoNb 17 12 21.4580 17440
  • Forgings & others
          EURONORM X6 CrNiMoNb 17 12 2 88-86/1
          ASTM UNS S31640 316Nb 314
          DIN X6 CrNiMoNb 17 12 2 1.4580 17440
  • Tube and/or pipe
          DIN X6 CrNiMoNb 17 12 2 1.4580 17458
  • Pipe
          ASTM UNS S31640 316Nb 312
  • General

          ISO 683/13 23
     
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