A2 chemical information,mechanical properties, physical properties, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and Micro structure, etc. It also contains the use of A2

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Stainless steels - Chemical composition

Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Materials):

Material Standard Country
A 268 S40800 SAE USA
A 959 S40800 SAE USA
S40800 AISI USA
SA-268 S40800 AMS USA
NA2 B.S. UK
NA20 B.S. UK
NA21 B.S. UK

Chemical composition(mass fraction)(wt.%)

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C   0.15
Si   1.00
Mn 5.50  7.50
P   0.045
S   0.030
Cr 16.00  18.00
Ni 3.50  5.50
Mo  
N 0.05  0.25

Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength 541~203 σb/MPa
Yield Strength 701 σ 0.2 ≥/MPa
Elongation 38 δ5≥(%)
ψ - ψ≥(%)
Akv - Akv≥/J
HBS 481~248 -
HRC 30 -

Physical Properties

Thermal expansion 78-85 e-6/K
Thermal conductivity 30-73 W/m.K
Specific heat 450-460 J/kg.K
Melting temperature 0979-7277 째C
Density 0470-9642 kg/m3
Resistivity 0.50-0.60 Ohm.mm2/m
     

Heat Treatment Regime

Annealing

Quenching

Tempering

Normalizing

Q & T

Size Availability

Steel Grade Specification Processing range(mm)
A2 Stainless Steels Round Bar and Hollow Bar Φ1 to Φ2000
Square and Flat Steel Φ10 to Φ100
Plate and Sheet 0.08-800(Thickness)*10-1500(Width)*Length
Tube or Pipe OD:Φ4-410; WT:1-35 mm; Lenght:10-12000
Coil and Strip Steel THK:0.1mm Width:1500mm
Forged Ring/Cylindrical/Disk

Technical specification/standard for download