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S.161 Application:Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel. Bright bars and parts (540 MPa, limiting ruling section 160 mm) (Cr 17.5, Ni 12.5, Mo 2.25, controlled nitrogen content)

Category	Type	Grade	Designations
Grades	Stainless Steels	S.161	UK - B.S. , BS S 161 - Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel. Bright bars and parts (540 MPa, limiting ruling section 160 mm) (Cr 17.5, Ni 12.5, Mo 2.25, controlled nitrogen content)

Chemical composition(wt.%) of S.161 grade: BS S 161

Elements	Min.（≥）	Max.（≤）
C	-	0.03
Si	-	1.00
Mn	-	2.00
P	-	0.040
S	-	0.030
Cr	16.50	18.50
Ni	11.00	14.00
Mo	2.00	3.00
Nb/Ti	-	-
N	-	0.10

Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel. Bright bars and parts (540 MPa, limiting ruling section 160 mm) (Cr 17.5, Ni 12.5, Mo 2.25, controlled nitrogen content)

Mechanical properties of grade S.161 BS S 161

Proof strength R_p0.2 (MPa)	Tensile strength R_m (MPa)	Impact energy KV (J)	Elongation at fracture A (%)	Reduction in cross section on fracture Z (%)	As-Heat-Treated Condition	Brinell hardness (HBW)
541 (≥)	289 (≥)	42	31	42	Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc	331

Physical properties of grade S.161 BS S 161

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
843 (≥)	565 (≥)	13	24	43	Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc	312
Temp. °C/°F	Creep strain limit (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2	Creep rupture strength (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2
487	988	786

S.161 - Form of Supply

Product type	Products	Dimension	Processes	Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets	Plates / Sheets	0.08-200mm(T)WL	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
S.161	B.S.	UK	Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel. Bright bars and parts (540 MPa, limiting ruling section 160 mm) (Cr 17.5, Ni 12.5, Mo 2.25, controlled nitrogen content)

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