Typical Chemical Requirements
| 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Condition A (annealed) | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Properties | |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi | 160,000 |
| Yield Strength, psi | 145,000 |
| Elongation | 5% |
| Rockwell Hardness | C35 |
| Chemistry | |
| Iron (Fe) | 69.91 – 78.85% |
| Carbon (C) | 0.07% max |
| Chrome (Cr) | 15 – 17.5% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1% max |
| Niobium (Nb) + Tantalum (Ta) | 0.15 – 0.45% max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 3 – 5% |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.04% max |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.03% min |
| Silicon (Si) | 1% max |