15-5 PH STAINLESS STEEL BAR
15-5 PH STAINLESS STEEL BAR
15-5 is a variant of the older 17-4 chromium-nickel-copper precipitation hardening stainless steel. Both alloys exhibit high strength and moderate corrosion resistance. High strength is maintained to approximately 600 degrees F. The 15-5 alloy was designed to have greater toughness than 17-4. This improved toughness is achieved by reduced delta ferrite content and control of inclusion size and shape.
APPLICATIONS:
- Aircraft components
- High pressure corrosive fabricated parts such as valves
- Shafts
- Fasteners
- Fittings and gears
Typical Chemical Requirements
| 15-5 PH Stainless Steel Condition A (annealed) | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Properties | |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi | 161,000 |
| Yield Strength, psi | 140,000 |
| Elongation | 7.6% |
| Rockwell Hardness | C35 |
| Chemistry | |
| Iron (Fe) | 71.91 – 79.85% |
| Carbon (C) | 0.07% max |
| Chrome (Cr) | 14 – 15.5% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1% max |
| Niobium (Nb) + Tantalum (Ta) | 0.15 – 0.45% max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 3.5 – 5.5% |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.04% max |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.03% min |
| Silicon (Si) | 1% max |
