NITRONIC® 60 (Alloy 218) (UNS S21800) Carburization

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NITRONIC 60 Datasheet

Cr 17, Mn 8, Ni 8.5, Si 4, N 0.13, C 0.10, Fe Bal.

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Overview

Austenitic Stainless

 

NITRONIC 60 Carburization

Armco NITRONIC 60 stainless retained the best combination of strength and ductility after exposure compared to Types 316L and 309, as shown below.

Carburization

Alloy Exposed UTS 0.2% YS Elon. Bend
(Ksi) (Ksi) % in 4XD 1.5T
NITRONIC 60 No 116.0 49.5 74.0 180°
NITRONIC 60 Yes 91.5 58.0 19.0 100°
Type 316L No 76.0 30.0 74.4 180°
Type 316L Yes 65.0 36.0 21.3 110°
Type 309 No 99.0 54.0 64.7 180°
Type 309 Yes 85.5 45.5 14.0 75°

This wear data republished from Armco brochure. NITRONIC is a trademark of AK Steel.

 

Applications

  • Automotive valves - can withstand gas temperatures of upto 1500°F for a minimum of 50,000 miles.
  • Fastener galling - capable of frequent assembly and disassembly, allowing more use of the fastener before the threads are torn up, also helps to eliminate corroded or frozen fasteners.
  • Pins - Used in roller prosthetics & chains to ensure a better fit of parts (closer tolerance, non-lubricated) and longer lasting.
  • Marine shafts - better corrosion than types 304 and 316, with double the yield strength.
  • Pin and hanger expansion joints for bridges - better corrosion, galling-resistance, low temperature toughness, & high charpy values at sub-zero temps compared to the A36 and A588 carbon steels commonly used.

 

Material in this bulletin has been reprinted from Armco Bulletin No S-45, other Armco sources, and HPAlloys data.

NITRONIC ® is a registered trademark of AK Steel.