SANDVIK 9RU10

STRIP STEEL
DATASHEET

Sandvik 9RU10 is a precipitation hardening, austenitic stainless steel of the 17Cr-7Ni PH type, with a high
tempering effect and good structural stability. The grade is characterized by:

– High tempering effect, up to 400 MPa

– Low relaxation at high stresses and elevated temperatures
– Higher fatigue strength
– Very small distortion during tempering
– High service temperatures

Service temperature: up to 350°C (660°F)

Sandvik 9RU10 is suitable for complex, formed springs with high demands on spring force and service life. It is
also suitable for use at elevated temperatures.

STANDARDS
– ASTM: 631
– UNS: S17700
– EN Number: 1.4568
– EN Name: X 7 CrNiAl 17-7
– SS: 2388

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (NOMINAL)
Chemical composition (nominal) %

C Si Mn P S Cr Ni
0.08 0.5 0.9 ≤0.030 ≤0.015 16.5 7.5
Others: Al=1.0

APPLICATIONS
Sandvik 9RU10 is a most suitable grade for springs or other high strength components. It has good spring
properties including corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and fatigue resistance, making it an excellent
material in most situations. The greatest benefit can be found in applications where low relaxation properties are
required even at elevated temperatures. Due to the high ageing effect of this precipitation hardenable grade, high
strength can also be reached for complicated shapes or heavy gauge components.

CORROSION RESISTANCE
It is very important to avoid corrosion in spring applications so as not to impair spring properties. Sandvik 9RU10 is
an austenitic stainless steel and has sufficient corrosion resistance in most spring applications. The corrosion
resistance is almost the same as ASTM 304 and, compared to other low alloyed spring steels, Sandvik 9RU10 has

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resistance is almost the same as ASTM 304 and, compared to other low alloyed spring steels, Sandvik 9RU10 has
superior performance. However, all austenitic steels of this type are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking
(SCC) when in contact with chloride solutions at elevated temperatures.

BENDING
The values given below have been obtained by bending according to Swedish standard SS 11 26 26 method 3
(in a 90° V-block with a 25 mm die opening, a sample of 35 mm width, turned so that the burrs of the blanked
edges face into the bend). They can be used as guidance for the smallest recommended bending radius.

Nominal tensile strength Thickness Min. bending radius as function of thickness *)

Rm t
MPa mm ⊥ //
1300 0.25 1t 4t
1300 0.50 1t 6t
1300 0.75 1t 7t
1300 1.0 1t 7t
1500 0.25 1.5 t 7t
1500 0.50 1.5 t 7.5 t
1500 0.75 1.5 t 8t
1700 0.25 3t 10 t
1700 0.50 4t 11 t
∗)⊥ Bend transverse to the rolling direction
// Bend parallel to the rolling direction

FORMS OF SUPPLY
Sandvik 9RU10 is supplied, as standard, in the cold rolled condition. Strip steel can be supplied in coils, bundles, on
plastic spools or in lengths. The edges can be either slit, deburred or smoothly rounded.

Dimensions
The following range of thicknesses and widths can be supplied as standard. Please contact Sandvik if other
dimensions are required.

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Thickness, mm Width, mm Thickness, in. Width, in.
0.015 - 3.00* 2 - 360 .0006 - .118 .079 - 14.2
* Depending on requested tensile strength.

Tolerances
The thickness and width tolerances are +/- tolerances to the nominal size. The normal tolerance classes for most
of our strip products are T2 and B1. Tighter tolerances as well as other tolerance limits can be offered upon
request.

Stock standard
The following combinations of tensile strength and thickness are available from stock. Other combinations can be
supplied on request.

Condition Tensile strength, Rm Thickness

MPa ksi mm
Cold rolled 1300 189 0.20/0.50/1.5/2.0

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 Condition Tensile strength, Rm Thickness
MPa ksi mm
Cold rolled 1500 218 0.75/ 0.80
Cold rolled 1700 247 0.15

HEAT TREATMENT
Sandvik 9RU10 is a precipitation hardenable steel and, compared to standard austenitic stainless spring steels e.g.
type AISI 301, has a more pronounced tempering (ageing) effect. Consequently, it can be supplied with a
comparatively low tensile strength in order to provide good forming properties, but still reach a high tensile
strength after forming, by a simple heat treatment. Tempering also improves fatigue and relaxation resistance
and, furthermore, it will decrease the internal stresses present in the spring after forming.

For maximum increase in mechanical strength, tempering of Sandvik 9RU10 should be carried out at 480°C
(900°F) for 1 hour. It will give a significant increase in strength for initial tensile strengths above approximately
1300 MPa (189 ksi). This increase can be between 150-400 MPa (22-58 ksi) and is higher the greater is the initial
tensile strength. Because of its high structural stability in the precipitation hardened condition, the good spring
properties are also retained at elevated temperatures, up to about 350°C (662°F).

To avoid discoloration, parts should be carefully cleaned before heat treatment. Tempering in open air furnaces
gives a harmless brownish oxide on the surface.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Static strength
Nominal values at 20°C (68°F)

Condition1) Tensile strength Proof strength Elongation

Rm R p0,2a) A11,3
MPa ksi MPa ksi %
C 1300 190 1150 165 12
CT 1550 225 1400 203 6
C 1500 220 1400 203 6
CT 1800 273 1650 240 2
C 1700 245 1650 240 2

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CT 2050 295 1950 285 1
1) C = Cold rolled, CT = Cold rolled and tempered, 480°C (896°F)/1 h. See further under section 'Heat treatment'.
a) Rp0.2 corresponds to 0.2% offset yield strength.
1 MPa = 1 N/mm2

Fatigue strength
Nominal values at 20°C (68°F) in a normal dry atmosphere. The fatigue limit is defined as the stress at which 50%
of the specimens withstand a minimum of 2 million load cycles.

Reversed bending stress

Average stress = 0
Bending transversal to rolling direction.

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Comparison made for different thicknesses and tensile strength levels.

Tensile strength Fatigue limit Fatigue limit

Rm MPa ksi
Thickness, mm Thickness, in.
MPa 0.50 0.75 ksi 0.020 0.030
1300 - ± 405 189 - ± 58.8
1500 ± 555 - 218 ± 80.5 -
1700 ± 610 ± 525 247 ± 88.5 ± 76.2
1900 ± 620 - 276 ± 90.0 -

Fluctuating tensile stress

Minimum stress = 0
Specimens parallel to rolling direction.

Comparison made for different thicknesses and tensile strength levels.

Tensile strength Fatigue limit Fatigue limit

Rm MPa ksi
Thickness, mm Thickness, in.

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MPa 0.50 0.75 ksi 0.020 0.030
1300 - 340 ± 340 189 - 49.3 ± 49.3
1500 390 ± 390 360 ± 360 218 56.6 ± 56.6 52.2 ± 52.2
1700 425 ± 425 410 ± 410 247 61.7 ± 61.7 59.5 ± 59.5
1900 445 ± 445 435 ± 435 276 64.6 ± 64.6 63.1 ± 63.1

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The physical properties of a steel relate to a number of factors, including alloying elements, heat treatment and
manufacturing route, but the following data can generally be used for rough calculations. These values refer to
cold rolled material, at a temperature of 20oC(68oF) unless otherwise stated.

Density 7.9 g/cm3 (0.29 lb/in3)

Resistivity 0.9 μΩm (35.5 μΩin.)

Modulus of elasticity

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´as delivered´: approx 180 000 MPa (26 100 ksi)
tempered: approx 190 000 MPa (27 550 ksi)

Shear modulus
as delivered: approx 70 000 MPa (10 150 ksi)

Specific heat capacity 500J/kg °C (in the temperature range 50-100°C)

Thermal expansion 1)

Temperature, °C per °C Temperature, °F per °F

from 20 - 100 13 from 68 - 200 7
from 20 - 200 13.5 from 68 - 400 7.5
from 20 - 300 14 from 68 - 550 8
1) mean values in temperature ranges (x10-6)

Thermal conductivity

Temperature, °C W/m °C Temperature, °F Btu/ft h °F

20 15 68 8.5
100 15 210 8.5
300 19 570 11

WELDING
Sandvik 9RU10, like most austenitic stainless steels, has good weldability. Welding, however, introduces excess
heat into the material closest to the weld that breaks down the structure formed by cold working. As a
consequence, this will decrease the mechanical properties of the welded area. The lowest practical heat input,
<1,0 kJ/mm, and interpass temperature for multipass welding, <100°C (210 oF), is recommended.

In most cases, the TIG(GTAW) method is preferable. It can be used either autogenously (without filler metal) or
with filler metal. In both cases, pure argon (99,99%) should be used as a shielding gas.

When filler metal is used, Sandvik 19.9.L or Sandvik 19.9.LSi is recommended. Note that the weld metal will not be
able to precipitation harden in this case.

Due to the high carbon content of Sandvik 9RU10, there is also a risk of carbide precipitation at the grain

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boundaries of the material in the heat affected zone (HAZ), which may decrease the corrosion resistance of the
material in certain environments.

Disclaimer: Recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a material for a specific application can be confirmed
only when we know the actual service conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without
notice. This datasheet is only valid for Sandvik materials.

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