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15-7pH Stainless Steel Chemical Composition, Grades, Table and Document

15-7 precipitation hardening stainless steel, or 15-7 PH, is a corrosion-resistant alloy of stainless steel that contains chromium, nickel, and molybdenum. Not only does it provide top notch strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance, but it can be applied to aerospace, chemical processing, and other industries, thus making it a versatile option. The general formulation would typically be consisting of chromium, nickel, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, and aluminum, with the requirement for specific mix to meet required characteristics. Grades of 15-7pH stainless steel may differ from each other because of the standards adopted by different organizations and steel manufacturers. Thorough table, chart and specification document, that describes material, mechanical properties, and reference standards to be used for particular applications selection to guarantee of best performance and durability.

15-7pH Stainless Steel Chemical Composition And Grade Table

15-7 PH stainless steel, or, more commonly referred to as 15-7 PH, is a precipitation hardened corrosion resistant stainless steel alloy distinguished by its high strength. Usually, it has the chemical make up with 15% chromium, 7% nickel, 2% molybdenum and some amounts of other elements, such as manganese, silicon and aluminum. This steel belongs to the martensitic stainless steel group and is known for its superior mechanical features and good seamability. Apart from aerospace, chemical processing, and nuclear industry acting as its major applications, it offers a balance of its intrinsic strength, toughness and corrosion resistance

15-7pH Stainless Steel
Elements Fe Cr Ni Mo Al
Min (%) - - - - -
Max (%) 74.9 15 7 2 11

Advantages and Disadvantages of 15-7pH Stainless Steel

    Advantages:

  • High Strength: This provides excellent tensile strength as well as the toughness of the coiled shape of the cylindrical bars.

  • Corrosion Resistance: There are also poor corrosion qualities such as stress corrosion cracking, but this material is resistant to many types of corrosion.

  • Heat Treatable: It can be heat treated in order to improve its strength characteristics or to put it in another way, its mechanical characteristics.

  • Good Formability: Also, a high extent of flow is achieved to display good formability in assorted manufacturing techniques.

    Disadvantages:

  • Limited Availability: This grade maybe less available in the market as with other stainless steel grades on the market today.

  • Cost: Compared to other ss alloys, it is relatively pricey.

  • Welding Challenges: Copper-based alloy needs special care during manufacture process in welding connecting plates due to risk of cracking.

  • Sensitivity to Hydrogen Embrittlement: Demands of some environments may cause it to become prone to hydrogen-induced cracking.

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