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LW12 Application:Specification for seamless and welded steel tubes for automobile , mechanical and general engineering purposes. Specific requirements for longitudinally welded stainless steel tubes

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Grades Stainless Steels LW12 UK - B.S. , BS 6323-8 - Specification for seamless and welded steel tubes for automobile , mechanical and general engineering purposes. Specific requirements for longitudinally welded stainless steel tubes

Chemical composition(wt.%) of LW12 grade: BS 6323-8

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.06
Si - 0.90
Mn - 0.60
P - 0.040
S - 0.020
Cr 11.00 13.00
Ni - 0.50
Mo - -
Ti - 0.70
N - 0.025
Specification for seamless and welded steel tubes for automobile , mechanical and general engineering purposes. Specific requirements for longitudinally welded stainless steel tubes

Mechanical properties of grade LW12 BS 6323-8

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
865 (≥) 354 (≥) 41 14 41 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 122

Physical properties of grade LW12 BS 6323-8

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
513 (≥) 423 (≥) 14 41 44 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 421
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
327 357 355

LW12 - Form of Supply

Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED

Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Grade)

Grade Standard Country Application
LW12 B.S. UK
Specification for seamless and welded steel tubes for automobile , mechanical and general engineering purposes. Specific requirements for longitudinally welded stainless steel tubes

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