15Cr-8Ni Austenitic Stainless (var. 2)
metalA precipitation-hardened austenitic stainless steel combining chromium (15.4%), nickel (8%), and aluminum (2.45%) to achieve high strength through age-hardening mechanisms while retaining austenitic phase stability. This variant represents a specialty engineered stainless designed to balance corrosion resistance with elevated strength, positioning it between conventional austenitic grades and martensitic/precipitation-hardened stainless families. Industries deploying this alloy seek high-strength corrosion-resistant components where standard 300-series austenitic grades are insufficient, yet full martensitic hardening behavior is undesirable; applications include aerospace fasteners, pressure vessels, springs, and chemical equipment operating in moderately corrosive environments at elevated temperatures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | — | ksi | — | — |