SUS 630 Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel - JIS G4303 Round Bar
17-4PH Stainless Steel Overview
17-4 Precipitation Hardening (Type 630) is a chromium-copper precipitation hardening stainless steel designed for applications requiring high strength and moderate corrosion resistance. This alloy maintains high strength up to approximately 600°F (316°C).
General Properties
Alloy 17-4 PH is a precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel with copper and niobium additions. This grade combines high strength, hardness (up to 572°F / 300°C), and excellent corrosion resistance. Mechanical properties can be optimized through heat treatment, achieving very high yield strength up to 1100-1300 MPa (160-190 ksi).
Applications & Standards
| Applications |
Standards |
- Offshore (foils, helicopter deck platforms)
- Food industry equipment
- Pulp and paper industry
- Aerospace (turbine blades)
- Mechanical components
- Nuclear waste casks
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- ASTM A693 grade 630 (AMS 5604B) UNS S17400
- EURONORM 1.4542 X5CrNiCuNb 16-4
- AFNOR Z5 CNU 17-4PH
- DIN 1.4542
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Corrosion Resistance
Alloy 17-4 PH provides superior corrosion resistance compared to standard hardenable stainless steels and performs comparably to Alloy 304 in most media. For stress corrosion cracking prevention, higher aging temperatures above 1022°F (550°C) are recommended. The alloy offers excellent resistance in chemical, petroleum, paper, dairy, and food processing applications.
Technical Specifications
Chemical Composition
Composition ranges for grade 630 stainless steels:
| Element |
Content (%) |
| C | 0.07 max |
| Mn | 1.00 max |
| Si | 1.00 max |
| P | 0.04 max |
| S | 0.030 max |
| Cr | 15.0 - 17.5 |
| Ni | 3.0 - 5.0 |
| Cu | 3.0 - 5.0 |
| Nb+Ta | 0.15 - 0.45 |
Mechanical Properties
| Condition |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) |
Elongation (% in 50mm) |
Hardness Rockwell C |
| Solution Treated | 1105 typ | 1000 typ | 15 typ | 38 max |
| Condition 900 | 1310 min | 1170 min | 10 min | 40 min |
| Condition 1150 | 930 min | 724 min | 16 min | 28 min |
Physical Properties
| Property |
Value |
| Density | 7750 kg/m³ |
| Thermal Conductivity at 100°C | 18.4 W/m·K |
| Thermal Conductivity at 500°C | 22.7 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat 0-100°C | 460 J/kg·K |
| Electrical Resistivity | 800 nΩ·m |
Heat Treatment
Grade 630 stainless steels undergo solution treatment at 1040°C for 0.5 hours followed by air cooling. Age hardening at low temperatures achieves required mechanical properties with minimal distortion.
| Condition |
Hardening Temp (°C) |
Time (h) |
Typical Hardness HRC |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
| A | Ann | - | 36 | 1100 |
| H900 | 482 | 1 | 44 | - |
| H925 | 496 | 4 | 42 | 1170-1320 |
| H1025 | 552 | 4 | 38 | 1070-1220 |
| H1075 | 580 | 4 | 36 | 1000-1150 |
| H1100 | 593 | 4 | 35 | 970-1120 |
| H1150 | 621 | 4 | 33 | 930-1080 |
Applications
- Engine components
- High strength boat propeller shafts
- Plastic moulding dies
- Valves and gears