3S.62 Stainless Steels to BS 3S 62 (1964)

3S.62 - Specification & Application

  • BS 3S 62 (1964) - Specification for aircraft material. 12 per cent chromium corrosion-resisting steel (45/55 tonf/sq in: limiting ruling section 6 in)

Specification for aircraft material. 12 per cent chromium corrosion-resisting steel (45/55 tonf/sq in: limiting ruling section 6 in)

Chemical composition(wt.%) of 3S.62 grade: to BS 3S 62 (1964)

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.18 0.25
Si - 0.80
Mn - 1.00
P - 0.030
S - 0.025
Cr 12.00 14.00
Ni - 1.00
Mo - -
Nb/Ti - -

3S.62 - Detail

Specification for aircraft material. 12 per cent chromium corrosion-resisting steel (45/55 tonf/sq in: limiting ruling section 6 in)

Mechanical properties of grade 3S.62 BS 3S 62 (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)
968 (≥) 499 (≥) 14 41 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 423

Physical properties of grade 3S.62 BS 3S 62 (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
458 (≥) 451 (≥) 43 23 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 134
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
931 435 431

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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