UNS S32550 vs AISI 329 ( 1.4507 vs S32900 )

UNS S32550 vs AISI 329 ( 1.4507 vs S32900 )

PropertyUNS S32550 (1.4507 / F61)AISI 329 (S32900 · 1st generation)
COMPOSITION (%)
Cr (chromium)24 – 2723 – 28
Ni (nickel)4.5 – 6.52 – 5
Mo (molybdenum)2.9 – 3.91 – 2
N (nitrogen)0.1 – 0.25
Cu (copper)1.5 – 2.5
Mn (manganese)0 – 1.50 – 1
W (tungsten)
PHYSICAL
Density (g/cm3)7.73 – 7.827.7 – 7.9
MECHANICAL
Young’s Modulus (GPa)195 – 205189 – 204
Yield Strength (MPa)520 – 580500 – 600
Tensile Strength (MPa)730 – 810650 – 795
Elongation (% strain)23 – 2720 – 35
Hardness – Brinell (HB)240 – 264130 – 150
Hardness – Rockwell C280 – 4
Fatigue Strength @ 10^7 (MPa)246 – 271316 – 365
Fracture Toughness (MPa*m^0.5)192 – 21271 – 110
THERMAL
Melting Point (C)1400 – 14501380 – 1450
Max Service Temp (C)335 – 365740 – 787
Min Service Temp (C)-60 – -50-150
Thermal Conductivity (W/m*C)13.3 – 1715 – 21
CORROSION RESISTANCE
PREN35.2 – 43.926.3 – 34.6
Pitting & Crevice CorrosionVery High (>40)High (30-40)
Stress Corrosion CrackingSusceptibleSusceptible
Sea WaterExcellentModerate
Sour Oil & GasGoodModerate
PROCESSING
Machining Speed (m/min)16.525.6
WeldabilityGood (MIG/plasma/SAW/TIG: Excellent)Good (MIG/plasma/SAW/TIG: Good)
Metal CastingUnsuitableUnsuitable
Metal Hot FormingAcceptableAcceptable
Carbon Equivalency1.12 – 1.480.867 – 1.29
NOTES
Generation / Notes2nd generation duplex1st generation duplex, no longer produced much
Typical UsesProcessing of potentially corrosive liquids (chemicals/oil/beverages/sewage); structural uses in corrosive environments e.g. nuclear plants, ships, offshore oil installations, underwater cables and pipes
Cast Grades
Wrought Grades