When it comes to stainless steel, there are many options on the market. Each version carrying its own properties and benefits. Thus, it is always best to consult with an expert when deciding on which steel product is best for your project’s need. The professionals at Alliant Metals take pride in their extensive knowledge and exceptional customer. That is why they have created this helpful on 15-5ph stainless steel.
A modified version of the 17-4ph, the 15-5ph has a more refine microstructure. The refined structure provides improved toughness. Because of the modifications, the 15-5ph has a low temperature hardening. However, because the steel can be heat treated at a variety of temperatures, a wide range of properties can be attained.
Designed to be corrosion resistant, the 15-5ph stainless steel is similar to that of the 17-4. With laboratory testing, the material showed very little rusting after 500 hours of extreme heat exposure. To be more exact, the exposure was 5% salt fog at 95°F. Further, the general level of corrosion resistance is best in a fully hardened condition. Decreasing only slightly as the again temperature is increased. The excellent corrosion resistant properties make this material suitable for a range of different industries.
Carbon 0.07 max.
Manganese 1.00 max.
Phosphorus 0.04 max.
Sulfur 0.03 max.
Silicon 1.00 max.
Chromium 14.00-15.50
Nickel 3.5-5.5
Copper 2.5-4.5
Niobium 0.15-0.45
Metric Imperial
Ultimate Tensile Strength 1310 MPa 200000 psi
Yield Strength 1170 MPa 184900 psi
Modulus of Elasticity 200 GPa 29000 ksi
Elongation at Break 10% 10%
Hardness, Brinell 420 420
Hardness, Knoop 451 451
Hardness, Vickers 445 445
Charpy Impact 10J 7.38 ft.lb
One feature of the 15-5ph stainless steel is the versatility it provides. The following are a few areas in which the steel can be utilized:
For a full list of products and their specifications, visit Alliant Metals online. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, our customers have come to expect, and receive, nothing but the highest quality of service. Call Alliant Metals today to learn more about their cost-efficient high-quality materials (800) 543-1453.
