S.161

S.161 Stainless Steels to BS S 161

S.161 - Specification & Application

• 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)

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: to BS S 161

S.161 - Detail

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 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)
693 (≥)	916 (≥)	23	43	11	Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc	214

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	Expansion rate
739 (≥)	759 (≥)	31	42	23	Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc	323
Temp. °C/°F	Creep strain limit (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2	Creep rupture strength (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2
979	525	154