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| Category | Type | Grade | Designations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades | Stainless Steels | LW18 | 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 |
| Elements | Min.（≥） | Max.（≤） | Similar | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | - | 0.08 | ||
| Si | 0.20 | 1.00 | ||
| Mn | 0.50 | 2.00 | ||
| P | - | 0.045 | ||
| S | - | 0.030 | ||
| Cr | 17.00 | 19.00 | ||
| Ni | 9.00 | 12.00 | ||
| Mo | - | - | ||
| Ti | - | 0.70 |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 966 (≥) | 121 (≥) | 13 | 31 | 32 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 142 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 787 (≥) | 149 (≥) | 33 | 43 | 12 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 343 | |
| Temp. °C/°F |
Creep strain limit (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 |
Creep rupture strength (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 |
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| 369 | 142 | 655 |
| 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 |
| Grade | Standard | Country | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| LW18 | 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 |
| LWCF18 | 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 |