316S42 Stainless Steels to BS 2056

316S42 - Specification & Application

  • BS 2056 - Specification for stainless steel wire for mechanical springs

Specification for stainless steel wire for mechanical springs

Chemical composition(wt.%) of 316S42 grade: to BS 2056

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.07
Si - 1.00
Mn - 2.00
P - 0.045
S - 0.030
Cr 16.00 18.50
Mo 2.00 2.50
Ni 9.50 13.50

316S42 - Detail

Specification for stainless steel wire for mechanical springs

Mechanical properties of grade 316S42 BS 2056

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)
352 (≥) 976 (≥) 41 23 41 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 424

Physical properties of grade 316S42 BS 2056

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
743 (≥) 549 (≥) 13 22 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 244
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
496 714 498

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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