S.537 Stainless Steels to BS S 537

S.537 - Specification & Application

  • BS S 537 - Specification for low carbon 17/12 chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel sheet and strip (500 MPa)

Specification for low carbon 17/12 chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel sheet and strip (500 MPa)

Chemical composition(wt.%) of S.537 grade: to BS S 537

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.030
Si 0.20 1.00
Mn 0.50 2.00
P - 0.035
S - 0.025
Cr 16.50 18.50
Ni 11.00 14.00
Mo 2.25 3.00
Nb/Ti - -

S.537 - Detail

Specification for low carbon 17/12 chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel sheet and strip (500 MPa)

Mechanical properties of grade S.537 BS S 537

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)
149 (≥) 244 (≥) 11 44 31 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 232

Physical properties of grade S.537 BS S 537

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
368 (≥) 173 (≥) 44 12 32 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 331
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
847 151 297

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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