1.4542 17-4PH Stainless Steel
Everything You Need to Know About Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel X5CrNiCuNb16-4, 1.4542 17-4PH, 17-4PH According to EN 10088-3
What is 1.4542 17-4PH Stainless Steel Quality?
1.4542 17-4PH grade stainless steel is a precipitation hardening stainless steel. This type of stainless steel contains chromium, nickel and has an optimum blend of properties of martensitic and austenitic stainless-steel grades. 1.4542 17-4PH stainless steel quality gains high strength after heat treatment.
1.4542 17-4PH quality stainless steel has the following features:
- High tensile strength after heat treatment
- Moderate to good corrosion resistance
- Good machinability in annealed condition
Why use 1.4542 17-4PH Stainless Steel?
Stainless steel grade 1.4542 17-4PH shows good corrosion resistance in a variety of environments. Stainless steel quality also has good oxidation resistance. The biggest advantage of precipitation hardened steels, such as stainless-steel grade 1.4542 17-4PH, is that they can be solution treated in an easily machinable state.
What is the chemical composition of 1.4542 17-4PH stainless steel?
The chemical composition of 1.4542 17-4PH stainless steel is as follows:
| 1.4542 17-4PH steel chemical element | % present |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) [Max] | 0.07% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.50% |
| Silicon (Si) [Max] | 0.70% |
| Chromium (Cr) [Max | 15.0 to 17.0% |
| Copper (Cu) [Max] | 3.0 to 5.0% |
| Niobium (Nb) [Max] | 5 X C<0.45% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) [Max] | 0.60% |
| Nickel (Ni) [Max] | 3.0 to 5.0% |
| Phosphorus (P) [Max] | 0.040% |
| Sulphur (S) [Max] | 0.030% |
How to work with 1.4542 17-4PH steel
| 1.4542 17-4PH steel hot work and heat treatment temperature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Forming °C | Solution Annealing °C | Melting Range °C | Stress-Relieving °C | Mill Annealing °C |
| 1175 to 1095 | 1060 to 1030 | 1440 to 1400 | 660 to 600 | 1050 to 1020 |
| Cooling by oil, air | Cooling by air, oil | |||
Applications of 1.4542 17-4PH stainless steel
The main application areas of 1.4542 17-4PH stainless steel are:
- gears
- turbine blades
- moulding dies
- Valves and other engine components
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