F55 (UNS S32760 / W.Nr. 1.4501)
F55 (UNS S32760 / W.Nr. 1.4501) has excellent corrosion resistance to a wide range of areas, especially resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in seawater and other chloride containing environments, with critical pitting temperature that is more than 50°C (122°F). This material is known to also have high strength and extended lifecycle. It is 10% lighter than grade 316 steel, ideal for sub-zero service, and more cost effective than nickel alloys. Stainless steel grade F55 can be easily machined and welded.
Equivalent Grades
Trademark | GB | GOST | ASTM | UNS | DIN | W.Nr. | NF | BS | JIS | SS |
F55 | 022Cr25Ni7Mo4WCuN | – | F55 | S32760 | X2CrNiMoCuWN25.7.4 | 1.4501 | Z3CND25.06Az | – | – | – |
Chemical Composition, %
Alloy | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo | N | W | Fe |
F55 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.01 | 24.0-26.0 | 6.0-6.8 | 3.0-4.0 | 0.2-0.3 | 0.5-1.0 | Bal |
Typical Physical and Mechanical Properties (RT, Annealed)
Density, g/cm3 | Melting Point, ℃ | Tensile Strength, MPa | Yield Strength, MPa | ELongation, % | Hardness, HRB |
8.0 | 1030-1130 | ≥750 | ≥550 | 25 | / |
Available Products and Specifications
Rod, Bar, Wire and Forgings | ASTM A182 |
Plate, Sheet and Strip | ASTM A312 |
Pipe and Tube | ASTM A167, 240 |
Welding Product | – |
Others | ASTM A403 |
Features
F53 with additions of chromium, molybdenum, and nitrogen F55 has enhanced pitting and crevice corrosion resistance compared with the ordinary austenitic or duplex types.
Applications
F55 steel is widely used in the following applications:
- Pumps
- Valves
- Chokes
- Bolting
- Pipework/flanges
- Connectors and manifolds
- Oil and gas industry
- Equipment in defence, chemical and marine industries