NITRONIC 50 (XM-19) (UNS S20910)

Cr 22, Ni 12.5, Mn 5, Mo 2.25, Si 1 C 0.06 Fe bal.

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Austenitic Stainless
NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel provides a combination of corrosion resistance and strength not found in any other commercial material available in its price range.
This austenitic stainless has corrosion resistance greater than that provided by Types 316 and 316L, plus approximately twice the yield strength at room
temperature. In addition, Armco NITRONIC 50 Stainless has very good mechanical properties at both elevated and sub-zero temperatures. And, unlike many
austenitic stainless steels, NITRONIC 50 does not become magnetic when cold worked.
High Performance Alloys can make hot rolled, cold worked, & strain hardened High Performance Stainless Steel (HPSS) bars in house. Ask for our GFM Bulletin
for more information about our bar processing capabilities. We have expanded to enhance product availability. See more information on NITRONIC 50 HS (High
Strength) properties on the NITRONIC 50HS page.

Applications
Superior corrosion resistance
Almost double the yield strength
Exceptionally low magnetic permeability
Outstanding cryogenic properties
Outstanding corrosion resistance gives Armco's NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel the leading edge for applications where Types 316. 316L, 317 and 317L are only
marginal. It's an effective alloy for the petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, fertilizer, nuclear fuel recycling, pulp and paper, textile, food processing and marine
industries.
Components using the combination of excellent corrosion resistance and high strength currently include pumps, valves and fittings, fasteners, cables, chains,
screens and wire cloth, marine hardware, boat and pump shafting, heat exchanger parts, springs and photographic equipment.
Fastener - High strength, and higher strength fasteners can improve the durability of you equipment
Marine hardware - Mastings, tie downs
Marine and Pump shafts - better corrosion than types 304 and 316, with double the yield strength.
Valves and fittings - better corrosion than types 304 and 316, with double the yield strength.
Downhole rigging - better corrosion than types 304, 316 and 17-4, with double the yield strength in annealed condition.
Reduced cross sections - better corrosion than types 304, 316 and 17-4

Chemistry

Chemical Requirements

Ni Cr Mo Mn C Si Fe
Max 13.5 23.5 3.00 6.0 0.06 1.00 Bal
Min 11.5 20.5 1.50 4.0



Tensile Data

Mechanical Property Requirements

Ultimate
Tensile
Yield
Strength
(0.2%
OS)
Elong. R/A Hardness
Min 100 KSi 55 KSi 35% 55%

Max


293
Min 690 MPa 380 MPa


Max


There are other high strength properties available for sizes of bar, wire, sheet and plate. Inquire with a sales associate at High Performance Alloys for more
information. See bulletin, or brochure on the material (above) for a quick overview.

Specifications

Form Standard
Metal Type UNSS20910
Bar ASTM A193 ASTM A194 ASTM A276 ASTM A479 AMS 5764
Wire

Sheet ASTM A240 AMS 5861
Plate ASTM A240 AMS 5861
Fitting
Forging
ASTM A182
ASTM A193 ASTM A 194 ASTM A276 ASTM A479 AMS 5764
Weld Wire A5.9 ER209
Din 1.4565

Annealing Temperature
NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel can be supplied annealed at 1950 F to 2050 F (1066 C to 1121 C). For most applications, the 1950 F (1066 C) condition should be
selected, as it provides a higher level of mechanical properties along with excellent corrosion resistance. When as-welded material is to be used in strongly
corrosive media, the 2050 F (1121 C) condition should be specified in order to minimize the possibility of intergranular attack.

Corrosion Properties
Armco NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel provides outstanding corrosion resistance - superior to Types 316, 316L, 317 and 317L in many media. For many
applications the 1950 F (1066 C) annealed condition provides adequate corrosion resistance and a higher strength level. In very corrosive media or where material
is to be used in the as-welded condition, the 2050 F (1121 C) annealed condition should be specified. High-Strength (HS) NITRONIC 50 bars are useful for
applications such as shafting and bolting, but do not quite exhibit the corrosion resistance of the annealed conditions in all environments.
Intergranular Attack
The resistance to intergranular attack is excellent even when sensitized at 1250 F (675 C) for one hour to simulate the heat-affected zone of heavy weldments.
Material annealed at 1950 F (1066 C) has very good resistance to intergranular attack for most applications. However, when thick sections are used in the as-
welded condition in certain strongly corrosive media, the 2050 F (1121 C) condition gives optimum corrosion resistance.
Stress-Corrosion Cracking Resistance
In common with most stainless steels, under certain conditions, Armco NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel may stress-corrosion crack in hot chloride environments.
When tested in boiling 420/0 MgCI2 solution, a very accelerated test, NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel is between types 304 and 316 stainless steels in resistance to
cracking. There is little difference in susceptibility to cracking whether in the annealed, high-strength (HS), or cold-drawn conditions.
Sulfide Stress Cracking
Both laboratory tests and field service experience have shown that Armco NITRONIC 50 stainless has excellent resistance to sulfide stress cracking in air
conditions. NITRONIC 50 in both the annealed and high-strength (hot rolled) conditions has been included in the 1996 revision of NACE Standard MR-01 -75'
"Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Material for Oil Field Equipment," at hardness levels up to RC 35 maximum. The resistance to cracking in laboratory
tests in synthetic sour-well solution(5% NaCI + % acetic acid. saturated with H2S)

Machining
MACHINING DATA
Carbide tools are suggested
for rates better than 50% of Type 304.
Machining Type Suggested starting rates are:
Single Point
turning :
Roughing - 0.15" depth, 0.015"/rev feed -175 SFM
Finishing - 0.025" depth, 0.007"/rev feed - 200 SFM
Drilling :
1/4" Dia hole - 0.004"/rev feed - 60 SFM
1/2" Dia hole - 0.007"/rev feed - 60 SFM
3/4" Dia hole - 0.010"/rev feed - 60 SFM
Reaming : Feed - same as drilling - 100 SFM
Side and Slot
Milling :
Roughing - 0.25" depth - 0.007"/tooth feed - 125SFM
Finishing - 0.050" depth - 0.009"/tooth feed - 140SFM
MACHINING DATA
Carbide tools are suggested
for rates better than 50% of Type 304.
These rates are for carbide tools,
Type C-2 for roughing, drilling and reaming.
Type C-3 for finishing.

NITRONIC is a registered tradename of AK Steel
Material in this bulletin has been reprinted from Armco Bulletin No S-45, other Armco sources, and HPA data.

SAE/AISI Carbon Steel Naming Conventions
Topics Covered
Introduction
Origin of the Coding System
Grading of AISI Materials
Schematic Representation of AISI/SAE Steel Designation System
Understanding of the SAE/AISI Steel Numbering Designation System
Introduction
Origin of the Coding System
The early 1940s witnessed the development of a coding system for the classification of different types of steels. Designers,
heat treaters, draftsmen, and engineers were able to obtain specific information on the types of steel along with its grades. The
coding system is known for its efficient classification of steels as it uses the standards from the American Iron and Steel
Institute (A.I.S.I.) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.).
Alloy steels and carbon steels for a number of years were designated with specific grades by a four-digit SAE/AISE numerical
index system. Grades for alloy steels and carbon steels were identified by this system based on standard chemical compositions.
A discontinuity in the relationship between grade designations and the AISI occurred as a result of the decision made by the
AISI to stop writing material specifications.
Grading of AISI Materials
A basic four-digit system is used by the SAE system to designate the chemical composition of alloy steels and carbon steels.
There is a possibility that AISI grades are quoted as SAE grades and very often the same steel identification number is present
in AISI/SAE standards. A four-digit number is usually given to the AISI alloy steels and carbon steels. The alloying element in
the AISI specification is indicated by the first two digits and the amount of carbon is indicated by the last two digits.
The chemical composition of alloy steels and carbon steels is further explained in the figure given below through a schematic
representation of the AISI/SAE steel designation system.
Schematic Representation of AISI/SAE Steel Designation System

Stainless steels are also included in the AISI steel specifications range. The stainless steels are provided with three digit
numbers starting with 2, 3, 4, or 5. The 300 series austenitic stainless grades and the 400 series martensitic grades are the
popular stainless steel specifications.
Given below is a table of AISI material grades explaining the steel type indicated by each four digit number along with its
specifications.
Table 1. AISI Material Grades
AISI Steel Specifications
Carbon Steel 10XX Plain carbon steel , Mn 1.00% max
11XX Resulfurized free cutting
12XX Resulfurized - Rephosphorized free cutting
15XX Plain carbon steel, Mn 1.00-1.65%
Manganese Steel 13XX Mn 1.75%
Nickel Steel 23XX Ni 3.50%
25XX Ni 5.00%
Nickel Chromium Steel 31XX Ni 1.25%, Cr 0.65-0.80%
32XX Ni 1.75%, Cr 1.07%
33XX Ni 3.50%, Cr 1.50-1.57%
34XX Ni 3.00%, Cr 0.77%
Molybdenum Steel 40XX Mo 0.20-0.25%
44XX Mo 0.40-0.52%
Chromium Molybdenum Steel 41XX Cr 0.50-0.95%, Mo 0.12-0.30%
Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Steel 43XX Ni 1.82%, Cr 0.50-0.80%, Mo 0.25%
47XX Ni 1.05%, Cr 0.45%, Mo 0.20-0.35%
Nickel Molybdenum Steel 46XX Ni 0.85-1.82%, Mo 0.20-0.25%
48XX Ni 3.50%, Mo 0.25%
Chromium Steel 50XX Cr 0.27-0.65%
51XX Cr 0.80-1.05%
50XXX Cr 0.50%, C 1.00% min
51XXX Cr 1.02%, C 1.00% min
52XXX Cr 1.45%, C 1.00% min
Chromium Vanadium Steel 61XX Cr 0.60-0.95%, V 0.10-0.15%
Tungsten Chromium Steel 72XX W 1.75%, Cr 0.75%
Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Steel 81XX Ni 0.30%, Cr 0.40%, Mo 0.12%
86XX Ni 0.55%, Cr 0.50%, Mo 0.20%
87XX Ni 0.55%, Cr 0.50%, Mo 0.25%
88XX Ni 0.55% Cr 0.50% Mo 0.35%
Silicon Manganese Steel 92XX Si 1.40-2.00%, Mn 0.65-0.85% Cr 0.65%
Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Steel 93XX Ni 3.25%, Cr 1.20%, Mo 0.12%
94XX Ni 0.45%, Cr 0.40%, Mo 0.12%
97XX Ni 0.55%, Cr 0.20%, Mo 0.20%
98XX Ni 1.00%, Cr 0.80%, Mo 0.25%
Understanding of the SAE/AISI Steel Numbering Designation System
Given below is a table illustrating the four-digit index classification of alloy steels by the SAE-AISI system.
Table 2. Four-Digit Index Classification of Alloy Steels
SAE designation Type
1xxx Carbon steels
2xxx Nickel steels
3xxx Nickel-chromium steels
4xxx Molybdenum steels
5xxx Chromium steels
6xxx Chromium-vanadium steels
7xxx Tungsten steels
8xxx Nickel-chromium-vanadium steels
9xxx Silicon-manganese steels
The first digit of AISI/SAE Steel Designation represents a general category grouping of steels. This means that 1xxx groups
within the SAE-AISI system represent carbon steels. Because of the variations in some of the fundamental properties among
the carbon steels, they are further divided into four classes. Thus the plain carbon steels are represented within the 10xx series
containing a maximum of 1.00% Mn, resulfurized carbon steels are represented within the 11xx series, resulfurized and
rephosphorized carbon steels are represented within the 12xx series, and non-resulfurized high-manganese (up-to 1.65%)
carbon steels are represented in 15xx series. The non-resulfurized high-manganese carbon steels are developed for ensuring
better machinability.
The second digit of the series indicates the presence of major elements, which may affect the properties of the steel. For
example in 1018 steel, the zero in the 10XX series depicts that major secondary elements such as sulfur, are not present.
Sulfur in the steel ensures better machinability, but all free machining agents such as sulfur, lead, calcium, etc., are not clean
or directly taken from the earth. These free machining elements do not completely homogenize during the steel making process
and can also cause stringers, pockets or other faults which can affect some of the properties of the steel.
The last two digits indicate that the carbon concentration is 0.01%. For instance,
SAE 1018 indicates non-modified carbon steel containing 0.18% of carbon.
SAE 5130 indicates a chromium alloy steel containing 1% of chromium and 0.30% of carbon.
An additional letter is sometimes added between the second and third digits of the code groups such as 11L41, 12L14 or 50B40.
The letter L indicates the addition of lead (between 0.15% and 0.35%) to improve the machinability of the steel. The letter B
indicates the addition of boron (between 0.0005% and 0.003%) to low carbon steels to enhance the hardness of the steel.
Further, the merchant quality steels used as hot-rolled steels bars in production of non- critical parts of machinery and
structure are designated with prefix M. The alloy steels with prefix E indicate electric furnace steel and suffix H indicate that the
steel has been produced to the required hardenability limits.

Date Added: Jul 11, 2012 | Updated: Aug 8, 2014

HP Alloys Nitronic 50 Austenitic Stainless, Level 1 Cold Worked
Categories: Metal; Ferrous Metal; Heat Resisting; Stainless Steel; T S20000 Series Stainless Steel
Material Notes: Cold Worked applies to tensile values and are for 0.25" to 4" diameter samples; other properties are typical of this alloy.
Nitronic 50 Stainless Steel provides a combination of corrosion resistance and strength not found in any other commercial material available in its price range. This austenitic stainless has
corrosion resistance greater than that provided by Types 316 and 316L, plus approximately twice the yield strength at room temperature. In addition, Armco Nitronic 50 Stainless has very good
mechanical properties at both elevated and sub-zero temperatures. And, unlike many austenitic stainless steels, Nitronic 50 does not become magnetic when cold worked.
Data provided by High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Key Words: Bar ASTM A276 ASTM A479, AMS 5764; Plate/Sheet ASTM A240, ASTM A412, AMS 5861, Pipe & Tube SPECIALS, ASTM A312, ASTM A403, UNS S20910; Forgings ASTM A314;
Fasteners ASTM A193/ASTMA194; Welding Wire AWS ER209; NACE MR-01-75
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Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Density 7.88 g/cc 0.285 lb/in

Mechanical Properties Metric English Comments
Tensile Strength, Ultimate >= 758 MPa >= 110000 psi
Tensile Strength, Yield >= 621 MPa
@Strain 0.200 %
>= 90100 psi
@Strain 0.200 %

Elongation at Break >= 35 % >= 35 %
Reduction of Area >= 55 % >= 55 %
Modulus of Elasticity 193 GPa 28000 ksi In Tension
Charpy Impact 156 J
@Temperature 27.0 C
115 ft-lb
@Temperature 80.6 F


Electrical Properties Metric English Comments
Electrical Resistivity 0.000110 ohm-cm 0.000110 ohm-cm

Thermal Properties Metric English Comments
CTE, linear 16.2 m/m-C
@Temperature 20.0 - 95.0 C
9.00 in/in-F
@Temperature 68.0 - 203 F


Component Elements Properties Metric English Comments
Chromium, Cr 22 % 22 %
Iron, Fe 58 % 58 % as balance
Manganese, Mn 5.0 % 5.0 %
Molybdenum, Mo 2.25 % 2.25 %
Nickel, Ni 12.5 % 12.5 %
Nitrogen, N 0.30 % 0.30 %
Silicon, Si <= 1.0 % <= 1.0 %
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