| Austenitic Stainless Steel Investment Casting Alloy Chemistry | ||||||||||||
| Carbon Min-Max |
Manganese Min-Max |
Silicon Min-Max |
Chromium Min-Max |
Nickel Min-Max |
Molybdenum Min-Max |
Phosphorus Max |
Sulfur Min-Max |
Copper Min-Max |
Iron | Other | Melting Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy Type | ||||||||||||
| CF-16Fa (303) Investment Cast | 0.16 Max | 1.5 Max | 2.0 Max | 18.0 -21.0 | 9.0-12.0 | 0.40-0.80 | 0.04 | 0.20-0.40 | Bal. | 2550-2650 | ||
| CF-8 (304) Investment Cast | 0.08 Max | 1.5 Max | 2.0 Max | 18.0-21.0 | 8.0-11.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 Max | Bal. | 2500-2650 | |||
| CF-3 (304L) Investment Cast | 0.03 Max | 1.5 Max | 2.0 Max | 17.0-21.0 | 8.0-12.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 Max | Bal. | 2550-2650 | |||
| CF-8M (316) Investment Cast | 0.08 Max | 1.5 Max | 2.0 Max | 18.0-21.0 | 9.0-12.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 Max | Bal. | 2500-2550 | ||
| CF-3M (316L) Investment Cast | 0.03 Max | 1.5 Max | 1.5 Max | 17.0-21.0 | 9.0-13.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 Max | Bal. | 2500-2550 | ||
| 316/Non Mag Investment Cast | 0.08 Max | 2.0 Max | 1.0 Max | 16.0-18.0 | 11.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 Max | Bal. | 2450-2500 | ||
| HT (330) Investment Cast | 0.35-0.75 | 2.00 Max | 2.50 Max | 15.0-19.0 | 33.0-37.0 | 0.50 | 0.04 | 0.04 Max | Bal. | 2400-2500 | ||
| CF-8C (347) Investment Cast | 0.08 Max | 1.5 Max | 2 Max | 18.0-21.0 | 9.0-12.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 Max | Bal. | Cb (Nb) = (8xC Min.0% Max | 2500-2600 | ||
| CN-7M (Alloy20) Investment Cast | 0.07 Max | 1.50 Max | 1.50 Max | 19.0-22.0 | 27.5-30.5 | 2.00-3.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 Max | 1.5-2.0 | Bal. | 2500-2550 | |
| CF10SMnN Investment Cast | 0.10 Max | 7.00-9.00 | 3.50-4.50 | 16.0-18.0 | 8.0-9.0 | - | 0.060 | 0.04 Max | Bal. | Nitrogen 0.08-0.18 | 2450-2550 | |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel Investment Cast Alloy Properties | |||||||
| Condition | Tensile Strength | 0.2% Yield Strength | % Elongation Range (2.5 cm or 1”) | Hardness RB Max | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy Type | English PSI | Metric MPa | English PSI | Metric MPa | |||
| CF-16Fa (303) Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 70-85,000 | 483-586 | 30-40,000 | 207-276 | 25-40 | 90 |
| CF-8 (303) Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 70-85,000 | 483-586 | 30-50,000 | 207-345 | 30-50 | 90 |
| CF-3 (304L) Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 70-85,000 | 483-586 | 30-50,000 | 207-345 | 30-50 | 90 |
| CF-8M (316) Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 70-85,000 | 483-586 | 30-50,000 | 207-345 | 30-50 | 90 |
| CF-3M (316L) Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 70-85,000 | 483-586 | 30-50,000 | 207-345 | 30-50 | 90 |
| 316 Non-Magnetic Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 70-85,000 | 483-586 | 30-50,000 | 207-345 | 30-50 | 90 |
| HT (330) Investment Cast | As Cast | 65-75,000 | 448-517 | - | - | 4-20 | 90 |
| CF-8C (347) Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 70-85,000 | 483-586 | 30-40,000 | 207-276 | 30-40 | 90 |
| CN-7M (Alloy 20) Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 62-80,000 | 427-552 | 25-35,000 | 172-241 | 25-40 | 90 |
| CF10SMnN Investment Cast | Solution Annealed | 85-100,000 | 586-689 | 42-55,000 | 290-379 | 30-50 | 100 |
Mechanical Property values are for
information only. They are deterMin from test bars and do not necessarily
apply to castings. Any requirements for mechanical properties that are beyond the
above information must be discussed with and agreed to by WPCC.
| Austenitic Stainless Steel Alloy Cross-Index | ||
| Alloy or Type | AMS | Other Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 303 Investment Cast | 5341 | ASTM A743 CF-16F |
| 304 (CF-8) Investment Cast | 5370 | ASTM A743 CF-8 |
| 304L (CF-3) Investment Cast | 5371 | ASTM A743 CF-3 |
| 316 (CF-8M) Investment Cast | 5360 | ASTM A743 CF-8M |
| 316L (CF-3M) Investment Cast | ASTM A743 CF-3M | |
| 316 Non-Magnetic Investment Cast | ||
| 330 HT Investment Cast | ASTM A297 HT | |
| 347 (CF-8C) Investment Cast | ASTM A743 CF-8C | |
| Alloy 20 (CN-7M) Investment Cast | ASTM A743 CN-7M | |
| CF-10SMnN Investment Cast | * Nitronic 60® ASTM A743 CF-10SMnN | |
* Nitronic 60® is a registered trademark of Armco Inc.