DESCRIPTION
NITRONIC 32® (XM-28) is a low nickel austenitic stainless steel often selected as an alternative to 304 stainless steel when higher strength and comparable corrosion resistance is necessary. The alloy’s high work hardening rate allows for increased strength while maintaining ductility. NITRONIC 32® can be readily hot worked or cold worked, with annealing recommended after severe cold forming.
Applicable Specifications
Wire & Bar:
ASTM A313, A580, A276
Applications
Wire forms, racks/cages, screens, springs, concrete reinforcement, pole line hardware
Industries Supplied
Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Electric Power Distribution, Construction
Nominal Composition
C: 0.15 max
Mn: 11.0 -14.00
Si: 0.030 max
P: 0.060 max
S: 0.030 max
Ni: 0.50 – 2.50
Cr: 16.50 – 19.0
N: 0.20 – 0.45
Fe: Bal min
Physical Properties
Density:
0.280 lb/in3, (7.78 g/cm3)
Modulus of Elasticity (E):
At 70°F (20°C): 29.0 x 103 ksi (200 GPa)
Coefficient of Expansion:
10.3 µin/in-°F (70-1000°F)
18.56 µm/m-°C (25-538°C)
Electrical Resistivity:
27.6 µohm-in, (70.1 µohm-cm)
Thermal Conductivity:
83 Btu-in/ft2-hr-°F, 12.0 W/m-°C
Typical Mechanical Properties
Annealed
- Heat Treatment: 1900-2050°F (1038-1121°C)
- Tensile Strength: 120-140 ksi (827-965 MPa)
- Suggested Operating Conditions: Up to 1100°F (593°C)
Spring Temper
- Heat Treatment: Stress Relieve 750-950°F (400-510°C)
- Tensile Strength: ≤.020” dia. 300-355 ksi (2070-2450 MPa)
>.020” ≤.120” dia. 255-325 ksi (1760-2240 MPa)
>.120” ≤.278” dia. 215-280 ksi (1480-1930 MPa)
>.278” dia. 160-230 ksi (1105-1585 MPa) - Suggested Operating Conditions: Up to 550°F (260°C)
NITRONIC® is a registered trademark of AK Steel.
For further information Contact:
CONTACT US
Phone: 1.847.695.1900
Elgiloy Specialty Metals – Wire Products
356 N.Cross Street
Sycamore, IL 60178 USA
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