General information:
Alloy type: 1.4923
Main alloying elements: Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), Molybdenum (Mo), Nickel (Ni)
International standard: EN 10028-2
Mechanical properties:
Tensile strength: 700 - 900 MPa (megapascals)
Yield strength: 400 - 600 MPa
Elongation at break: 20 - 35%
Hardness (Rockwell): 25 - 35 HRC
Modulus of elasticity: 210GPa
Physical Properties:
Density: 7.8 g/cm³
Melting point: approx. 1450 - 1500 °C
Thermal conductivity: 25 W/(m K)
Electric conductivity: -
Chemical composition (in percent by weight):
Carbon (C): max. 0.20%
Chromium (Cr): 0.90 - 1.20%
Molybdenum (Mo): 0.15 - 0.30%
Nickel (Ni): 0.40% max.
Manganese (Mn): max. 0.60%
Silicon (Si): 0.60% max.
Phosphorus (P): 0.025% max.
Sulfur (S): max. 0.010%
Heat treatment:
Alloy 1.4923 can be heat treated to improve mechanical properties. The most common heat treatment conditions are:
Tempering: Heating to 920 - 950 °C and subsequent quenching in water or oil.
Tempering: heating to 650 - 700 °C and subsequent slow cooling in air.
Corrosion resistance:
Alloy 1.4923 offers good resistance to medium temperature oxidizing and reducing environments. However, it is not resistant to strong acids and alkaline solutions.
Applications:
Alloy 1.4923 is used in a variety of applications including:
Power generation: pipelines, heat exchangers
Chemical industry: tanks, reactors, fittings
Petrochemical industry: refinery equipment, catalysts
Food industry: processing plants, heat exchangers
Please note that the values given are indicative and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing process and specific batch. It is recommended to always check the manufacturer's exact specifications.
