Steel Classification
Steel Classification
Steel Classification
Metals (Ferrous)
: CS, SS, Alloy Steel
Metals (Non ferrous)
: Copper, Nickel, Aluminum
Non Metals
: PVC, Cement, Glass
Metals are selected based on their mechanical and metallurgical properties.
Mechanical properties: Strength, Ductility, Hardness, Toughness., Brittleness
Metallurgical Properties: Chemical Composition, Weldability
Carbon steel :
Weldability :
Low Carbon steel : C<0.15 %
Excellent
Mild steel
: 0.15 %< C<0.30%
Good
Carbon steel
Medium carbon steel: 0.3 %< C<0.5%
Fair
High carbon steel
: 0.5% <C<1%
Poor
Steel
: C< 2%
Cast Iron : C > 2%
SA 179
SA 106 Gr B
Machinery parts
Dies, Punch,Tools
15
Killed Steel:
During Steel making process oxygen present is removed by
adding Silica( De Oxydizing agent)
STAINLESS STEEL
Classification based on
Alloying Constituents
Metallurgical Microstructure
Degree of sensitization
STAINLESS STEEL
1. Alloying constituents
200 Series
: Cr, Ni-Mn Group (Mn Replaces a portion of
Ni)
300 Series
: Cr, Ni Group
400 Series
: Straight Cr Group ( Cr < 30%)
2. Metallurgical Microstructure.
Austenitic SS:
Alloy of Cr, Ni, Fe
Non Magnetic
High Corrosion resistant at temp. Up to 1500F
Hardenable by cold working
Crystallographic form face centered cubic lattice (fine grain
structure)
Possess high impact strength at low temp. Ex: 304,304L ,316,
316L
Ferritic SS :
Alloy of Cr, Fe
Magnetic
Non Hardenable by Heat treatment
Crystallographic form face centered cubic lattice (Coarse grain
structure)
For Marine application (10.5% Cr alloy with no Ni)
Contains High carbon , therefore brittle & relatively poor corrosion
resistance
Has resistance ti chloride stress corrosion cracking Ex:
409,430,439
Martensitic SS:
CORROSION
Classification :
Temperature
Cryogenic
Low Temperature
Medium Temperature
High Temperature
Economy
Cost
Availability
Weldability
Manufacturability
Grouping of Materials
P1
P3,P4,P5
P6,P7
P8
P9
P10, P11
Carbon steel
: Alloy steel
:
Ferritic & Martensitic Steel
:
Austenisitic Steel
:
Nickel Steel
:
Quenched & Tempered Steel
ASME P Numbers
(Typical or Example)
1
2
Base Metal
3
4
5A
5B
5C
6
7
8
9A,B,C
10A,B,C
10H
10 I
10J
10K
11A
11B
12 to 20
21
22
23
24
25
26to 30
31
32
33
34
35
36to 40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48to 50
51,52,53
61,62
Brass
Copper Silicone
Copper Nickel
Copper Aluminium
Not used
High Nickel content
Nickel,copper ( Monel 500)
Nickel, Chromium,iron (Inconel)
Nickel, Molybdenum (Hastelloy B2,C22,C276,X)
Nickel,Chromium
Nickel, Chromium, Silicone
Nickel, Chromium, Tungsten
Not used
Titanium Alloys
Zirconium Alloys
P1-P11
P21-P25
Al base alloys
P31-P35 Cu Alloys
P41-P49
Ni Alloys
P51-P53
Ti Alloys
P61-P62
Zirconium alloys
P1
P3
P4
P
CS
Alloy steels
Alloy steels 0.5-2%
Cr
2.25-10% Cr
5a,5b,5
c
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P10 H
P101
P11A
SG1
P62
27Cr steel
8 Ni,9 Ni steel
Zr
15-25%
Cr
Ni 5%,Mo
3%
ASTM
A928
UNS
31803
EW2594NL
ER-2209 or
UNS31803
DSS Electrodes
Lean Duplex
2304
2205
Super Duplex
2507
Ni, Mo
Morethan 80% Duplex
25-26% Cr and increase Mo,Ni