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Austenitic
Austenitic
This group of steel alloys contains chromium normally in the range 17-25% and nickel in a range 8-20%, with various additional elements to achieve the desired properties. In the fully annealed condition, the steel alloys exhibit a useful range of physical and mechanical properties. The mechanical properties can be can be increased with cold working. Welding of this group must be carried out with the correct methods but the low carbon content results in fewer problems than the Ferritic or Martensitic grades. Normally these steels are non-magnetic but when a significant amount of cold working is involved, as in centreless grinding, the magnetic permeability may be increased. If this group is included with the Ferritic and Martensitic groups it can be seen that the stainless steel alloys offer a great deal of versatility for applications within modern industry. The numbers listed below represent grades within British Standard 970(bar) and British Standard 1449 (sheet and plate). The figures in brackets after each number are the Euronorms currently being introduced to supersede British Standards.
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Austenitic
required, its maximum service temperature is aproximately 1100C . This group is not recommended for applications of prolonged service as brittleness may occur. C opyright 2008 - 2011 C hase Alloys Ltd. Hosted and Search Engine Optimisation by Staffdordshire Telecom Ltd
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