This alloy is a martensitic stainless steel that combines corrosion resistance similar to 304, easy fabrication and one step age hardenability yielding strength characteristics similar to other martensitic stainless steels. It possesses a yield strength that is roughly 3 times the strength of standard 304 stainless. This alloy is extremely stable during heat treating so it can be machined to close tolerance prior to aging. It is widely used in applications where standard austenitic grades fail in terms of strength requirements in corrosive environments and martensitic grades fail in terms of corrosion resistance. It effectively brings together the best of both worlds.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| AMS 5578 | Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Tubing. Vacuum Arc Re-Melted |
| AMS 5617 | Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Bars and Forgings. Vacuum Arc re-Melted. Solution Heat Treated |
| AMS 5672 | Stainless Steel Wire.Precipitation Hardened. Spring Temper. |
| AMS 5860 | Heat Resistant Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Coil. |