3S.61 Stainless Steels to BS 3S 61 (1964)

3S.61 - Specification & Application

  • BS 3S 61 (1964) - Specification for aircraft material. 12 per cent chromium corrosion-resisting steel (35/45 tonf/sq in: limiting ruling section 6 in)

Specification for aircraft material. 12 per cent chromium corrosion-resisting steel (35/45 tonf/sq in: limiting ruling section 6 in)

Chemical composition(wt.%) of 3S.61 grade: to BS 3S 61 (1964)

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.12
Si - 0.80
Mn - 1.00
P - 0.030
S - 0.025
Cr 11.50 13.50
Ni - 1.00
Mo - -
Nb/Ti - -

3S.61 - Detail

Specification for aircraft material. 12 per cent chromium corrosion-resisting steel (35/45 tonf/sq in: limiting ruling section 6 in)

Mechanical properties of grade 3S.61 BS 3S 61 (1964)

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)
297 (≥) 327 (≥) 31 14 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 331

Physical properties of grade 3S.61 BS 3S 61 (1964)

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
465 (≥) 516 (≥) 21 23 14 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 234
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
184 783 379

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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