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Type 630, 17 Cr-4Ni

UNS S17400
A martensitic, precipitation-hardening stainless steel with
high strength and hardness, and good corrosion resistance.

Description Chemical Composition, wt. pct. Table1

Type 630, commonly called 17-4, is a Type 630

martensitic, precipitation hardening stainless steel.
Carbon 0.07 max
A low temperature heat treatment can provide
Manganese 1.00 max
unusually high strength and hardness, with
corrosion resistance similar to that of Type 304 Phosphorus 0.040 max
austenitic stainless steel. Sulfur 0.030 max
Silicon 1.00 max
Specifications Chromium 15.0-17.5
Outokumpu Stainless Type 630 can be supplied Nickel 3.0-5.0
to meet AMS 5622, ASTM A 564, and MIL-S- Copper 3.0-5.0
853 specifications. Columbium plus Tantalum 0.15-0.45

Product Forms Available

Physical Properties Table 2
Bar
Billet Condition A
Density, lb/in3 0.285
Corrosion Resistance
Modulus of Elasticity, psi 31.2 x 106
Type 630 is generally comparable to Type 304 Linear Expansion, 68-212ºF/ºF 6.7 x 10-6
in corrosion resistance. It is used in applications Thermal Conductivity, Btu/ft hrºF 12.7
where the combination of moderate corrosion
Heat Capacity, Btu/lbºF 0.11
performance and unusually high strength is
required. Electrical Resistivity, Ω– inch 29.5 x 10-6

Applications
Heat Treatments Table 3
Type 630 has been used in a wide variety of
applications including oil field valve equipment, Condition Temperature °F Time, h Quench
chemical process equipment, fittings, pumpshafts, H900 900 4 Air Cool
gears, paper mill equipment, and aircraft parts. H1025 1025 4 Air Cool
H1075 1075 4 Air Cool
Heat Treatment and Hardening
H1150 1150 4 Air Cool
Type 630 is furnished in the solution annealed H1150M 1400 for 2 h, air cool plus 1150 for
condition, designated Condition A. This is 4 h, air cool
obtained by heating to 1900ºF±25°F for one- H1150D 1150 for 4 h, air cool plus 1150 for
half hour and then cooling to below 90°F. The 4 h, air cool
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Mechanical Properties Table 4

Tensile 0.2% Yield Elongation Reduction Charpy V-Notch

Strength Strength in 2 in. of Area Hardness Impact Strength
Condition (ksi) (ksi) (%) (%) (Rc) (ft.-lb.)
H900 198 183 15 52 44 16
H1025 168 162 16 58 38 40
H1075 164 148 17 59 36 45
H1150 144 126 20 60 33 55
H1150M 123 87 22 66 29 100
H1150D 150 110 20 60 29 50

mechanical properties may be altered by Hot Working

subsequent age hardening treatments. These
Type 630 should be uniformly heated to 2150-
aging treatments are referred to as Conditions
2200°F for a minimum of one hour. It should not
H900, H1025, H1075, H1150, H1150M, and
be forged below about 1850°F. Forgings must be
H1150D. The suggested heat treatments are
solution annealed before thefinal aging treatment.
shown in Table 3. Typical mechanical properties
in the aged conditions are shown in Table 4.
Technical Support
Aging will cause slight dimensional changes.
Outokumpu assists users and fabricators in the
Welding selection, qualification, installation, operation,
Type 630 can be satisfactorily welded with and maintenance of Type 630. Technical
either Type 630 or AWS E308L/ER308L welding personnel, supported by the research laboratory
consumables. However, the 308L filler metal of Outokumpu, can draw on years of field
cannot be heat treated to the same mechanical experience with Type 630 to help you make the
properties as the base metal. The thermal technically and economically correct materials
cycle associated with welding can substantially decision.
alter the condition of Type 630. To obtain the Outokumpu is prepared to discuss individual
properties considered characteristic of Type 630, applications and to provide data and experience as
the material should be solution annealed and a basis for selection and application of Type 630.
aged subsequent to welding. Outokumpu works closely with its distributors
to ensure timely availability of Type 630 in the
Workability
forms, sizes, and quantities required by the user.
For assistance with technical questions and to
Cold Working
obtain top quality Type 630, call Outokumpu at
Cold forming or fabrication should occur 1-800-833-8703.
prior to the final solution anneal and age
hardening treatment.
Information given in this brochure may be subject to alterations without notice. Care has been taken to ensure that the contents
of this publication are accurate but Outokumpu and its affiliated companies do not accept responsibility for errors or for
information which is found to be misleading. Suggestions for or descriptions of the end use or application of products or methods
of working are for information only and Outokumpu and its affiliated companies accept no liability in respect thereof. Before using
products supplied or manufactured by the company the customer should satisfy himself of their suitability.

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