S.538 Stainless Steels to BS S 538

S.538 - Specification & Application

  • BS S 538 - Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel sheet and strip (930-1130 MPa: maximum thickness 6 mm) (Cr 12, Ni 2.5, Mo 1.7, V 0.3)

Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel sheet and strip (930-1130 MPa: maximum thickness 6 mm) (Cr 12, Ni 2.5, Mo 1.7, V 0.3)

Chemical composition(wt.%) of S.538 grade: to BS S 538

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.08 0.16
Si - 0.35
Mn 0.50 0.90
P - 0.030
S - 0.025
Cr 11.00 12.50
Ni 2.00 3.00
Mo 1.50 2.00
Nb/Ti - -
V 0.25 0.40
N 0.02 0.04

S.538 - Detail

Specification for chromium-nickel-molybdenum-vanadium heat-resisting steel sheet and strip (930-1130 MPa: maximum thickness 6 mm) (Cr 12, Ni 2.5, Mo 1.7, V 0.3)

Mechanical properties of grade S.538 BS S 538

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)
325 (≥) 753 (≥) 42 44 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 333

Physical properties of grade S.538 BS S 538

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
275 (≥) 573 (≥) 23 43 41 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 211
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
859 944 162

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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