MINIMUM PROPERTIES

ULTIMATE YIELD
ALLOY TENSILE STRENGTH ELONGATION
TYPE SPECIFICATION STRENGTH PSI PSI % BHN COMMENTS
Austenitic Stainless Steels
Widely used for ambient and cryogenic
303 A743-CF16Fa 70,000 30,000 52 143 temperature applications. Free machining.
CF-16Fa Available with controlled ferrite for strength.
304 Widely used for ambient and cryogenic
CF-8
A351-CF8 70,000 30,000 55 143 temperature applications. Higher
corrosion resistance than 303.
Widely used for ambient and cryogenic
304L A351-CF3 70,000 30,000 60 149 temperature applications. High corrosion
CF-3 resistance. Improved weld application.
316 Widely used for ambient and cryogenic
CF-8M
A351-CF8M 70,000 30,000 50 163 temperature applications. Increased
resistance to acids and salt solutions.
Widely used for ambient and cryogenic
316L A351-CF3M 70,000 30,000 55 156 temperature applications. Better corrosion
CF-3M resistance and improved weld application.
Widely used for ambient and cryogenic
347 A351-CF8C 70,000 30,000 39 143 temperature applications. Columbium
CF-8C stabilized for weld application.
High molybdenum alloy. Improved
317 A296,A743 75,000 35,000 45 174 resistance to acids and great resistance to
CG-8M pitting.

Martensitic Stainless Steels

Hardenable and good erosion resistance.
410 A217-CA15 90,000 65,000 16 223 Widely used in mildly corrosive conditions;
CA-15 steam and high steam service applications.
Similar to 410 with increased resistance to
(410) A487-CA6NM 110,000 80,000 20 262 stress-corrosion cracking and better
CA-6NM weldability.
Outstanding alloy for high strength and
17-4PH A747-CCB7CU-1 135,000 110,000 9 311 corrosion resistance. Hardenable after
CB7CU-1 solution annealing.
15-5PH Similar to 17-4PH. Superior combination
CB7CU-2
A747-CCB7CU-2 135,000 110,000 9 302 of strength, toughness, and weldability.
Moderate corrosion resistance.

Heat Resistant Stainless Steels

High strength and oxidation resistant to
309 A297-HH 80,000 35,000 38 185 2000 F. Superior to CF-8 in specialized
CH-20 chemical and paper applications.
310 Comparable to 309. Higher nickel content
CK-20
A297-HK 75,000 30,000 37 170 and creep strength. Improved corrosion
resistance.
330 Widely used in thermal shock applications.
HT
A297-HT 65,000 35,000 10 180 Oxidation and carburization resistant to
1900 F.

Nickel Alloys
Developed particularly for resistance to
N-12M A494-N12M-1 76,000 46,000 6 201 corrosion by hot concentrated hydrochloric
HASTELLOY B acid solutions and wet hydrogen chloride.
Similar to N-12M. These alloys are
N-12M-2 A494-N12M-2 76,000 46,000 20 201 excellent in resistance to other acids
HASTELLOY B2 including nitric, phosphoric, and sulfuric.
Exceptional resistance to strong oxidizing
CW-12M A494-CW12M-1 72,000 46,000 4 212 agents, bleaching solutions, and boiling
HASTELLOY C organic acids.
Used in handling sulfuric, hydrochloric and
MONEL A A494-M35-2 65,000 30,000 25 137 organic acids in the marine, chemical,
NICU QQ-N-288 sanitation, and food processing industries.
Similar to Monel A, but columbium stabiliz-
MONEL E A494-M30C 65,000 30,000 25 137 ed for improved weldability. Additional user
NICU QQ-N-288 industries include power and plactics.
For severe corrosive environments at
CY-40 A296,A743,A494 70,000 28,000 30 143 elevated temperatures. Resists oxidation
INCONEL up to 2150 F.

CZ-100 Outstanding for maintaining the purity of a

PURE NICKEL
A296,A743,A494 50,000 18,000 10 121 wide range of drugs, foods, and chemicals.
Also used in the manufacture of caustics.

Bronzes
Fair strength. Widely used in plumbing
C836 QQ-C-390 30,000 14,000 20 60 goods, pipe fittings, water pump impellers,
85-5-5-5 Alloy B5 ornamental fixtures, and small gears.
C861 Good strength and toughness for structural
QQ-C-390 90,000 45,000 18 180 parts. Other typical uses include gears,
423 Mang. Brz. Alloy C5 bushings, marine castings and bearings.
C922 Medium strength bronze. Used for valves,
QQ-C-390 34,000 16,000 22 65 fittings and pressure containing parts up
245 Navy M Alloy D4 to 550 F.
Higher strength and corrosion resistant
C954 QQ-C-390 75,000 30,000 12 170 bronze. Typical uses include bearings,
415C Al. Brz. Alloy G5 gears, bushings, valve seats and guides
High grade bronze for corrosion resistance.
C964 QQ-C-390 60,000 32,000 20 140 Uses include valves, pumps, flanges, and
70:30 CUNI Alloy X9 elbows in sea water applications.
Medium strength bronze with silvery luster.
C976 MIL-C-17112 40,000 17,000 10 80 Widely used in ornamental hardware,
412 Ni. Silver. sanitary fittings, valves and pumps.