Martensitic-Austenitic Stainless Steel

EN 1.4418, QT 900
A hardenable stainless steel EN 1.4418 is a high strength low carbon
martensitic-austenitic stainless steel. It combines
Typical analysis C Cr Ni Mo
% 0,03 16,0 5,0 1,0
high strength with good weldability - properties,
Norm EN 10088-3-1.4418 QT 900 which are maintained after welding.
EN 1.4418 is designed for applications in slightly
Delivery corrosive environments where above mentioned
condition Quenched and tempered properties are required.

Physical properties In our standard condition the steel matrix

º º º º º consists of appr. 80 % martensite, 10 % austenite
Temperature 20 C 100 C 200 C 300 C 400 C
and 10 % ferrite. This composition allows a low
Density
kg/dm3 7,7
carbon martensitic structure after quenching and
Modulus of tempering.Martensite, some remaining austenite,
elasticity chrome and molybdenum together contribute to
GPa 200 195 185 175 170 the following characteristic properties:
Mean coeff. of
thermal  High tensile strength.
expansion  High toughness – also in welds.
º
20 C - Temp.  Better corrosion properties than for most of
-6. -1
x10 K - 10,3 10,8 11,2 11,6 the existing stainless martensitic steels.
Thermal
 Very good fatigue resistance.
conductivity
.
W/m K 15
Typical application areas
Specific
thermal  Shafting, Propeller shafting
capacity 430  Propeller bolting
.
J/kg K  Mixer and stirrer production
Electrical  Processing vessels and equipment for thermo
resistivity 0,8
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 mm /m
 Water turbine parts.
 Equipment for hydro power stations
Mechanical properties
 Shear pins
Values at room temperature - QT 900,
º
Impact strength at -40 C.  Piston rods
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Tensile strength Rm N/mm 900 - 1100
Proof strength Rp02 N/mm
2
min 750 Corrosion Resistance
Reduction of area Z % Min 40
Elongation A5 % Min 16 Resistance to general corrosion of EN 1.4418 is
Hardness HB 280 - 340 better than that of common 13 % and 17 % chrome
Impact energy KV stainless steels. It is similar to that of austenitic
º
at -40 C stainless steels of EN 1.4307-type. The steel
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Longitudinal- and transversal J/cm Min 32 appears to its best advantage in slightly to
direction moderately corrosive environments like e.g.:

 Organic acids, acetic acid, citric acid, benzoic

acid, stearic acid, pyrogallic acid, tannic acid
and uric acid.

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 Some inorganic acids e.g. nitric acid and boric Welding
acid. The weldability of EN 1.4418 is better than that
 Salt solutions e.g. carbonates, nitrates and of common martensitic stainless steels. This is
some sulphates. thanks to the properties of the tempered structure
containing low carbon martensite and finely
Fabrication dispersed austenite. Welding should preferably be
made using Avesta Sheffield 248 SV welding
Hot forming consumables. Austenitic material of T316L type
Hot forming should be made in the temperature can be used provided lower tensile strength of the
interval: 850 - 1150ºC. weld is allowed.
EN 1.4418 has got similar properties to those of Preheating is normally not necessary except for
1.4301. heavy structures and in special cases. Heat
A full heat treatment i.e. quenching and treatment after welding is normally not necessary.
tempering is recommended after hot forming. After welding using welding
Only tempering can be made if the finishing consumables similar to the parent material a
temperature of the hot forming and the tempering at 580 - 590ºC is recommended.
subsequent cooling rate are carefully controlled.
A high finishing temperature and a fast cooling Bar finish
rate are required in most cases. EN 1.4418 QT 900 is available with machined,
ground or chrome plated surface.
Cold forming
The elevated strength and the pronounced work Stock standard
hardening of the steel calls for special care during Please refer to products stock standard:
cold forming. Tools and presses must be very www.valbrunanordic.se
rigid and able to withstand high powers.
In comparison to austenitic stainless steels Technical service
EN 1.4418 may require an intermediate annealing
VALBRUNA NORDIC AB will be helpful in giving
operation at extreme cold forming work.
further advice and recommendations concerning
Tempering is recommended after cold working
choice of materials, welding,
operations, which exceed 5% stretching of the
heat treatment etc.
material. Tempering or a full quenching and
tempering operation should be made after
MATERIAL STANDARDS
extensive cold forming.
SS-EN 10088-3 Stainless steels-Semi-
Machining finished products, bars,
rods, sections for general
Martensitic-austenitic stainless steels such as
purposes
EN 1.4418 are quite similar to duplex steels
SS-EN 10272 Stainless steel bars for
regarding machining. Machinability is of course
pressure purposes
depending of heat treatment condition, if material
ASTM A 276/ ASME Stainless steel bars for
is annealed or hardened and tempered.
SA-276 general purposes
Machinability depends to a great extent to
material hardness.

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