Alloy 1.4521 technical data sheet:

General information:

Alloy: 1.4521

Trade names: X2CrMoTi18-2, AISI 444

Material number: 1.4521

DIN standard: X2CrMoTi18-2

UNS number: S44400


Chemical composition:

Carbon content (C): 0.025% max.

Silicon content (Si): 1.00% max.

Manganese (Mn): 1.00% max.

Phosphorus (P): 0.04% max.

Sulfur (S): 0.03% max.

Chromium (Cr): 17.50 - 19.50%

Molybdenum (Mo): 1.75 - 2.50%

Titanium (Ti): 0.20 - 0.60%


Physical Properties:

Density: 7.8 g/cm³

Melting point: 1450 - 1510 °C

Thermal conductivity: 26 W/(m*K)

Electrical conductivity: 0.5Ωmm²/m

Specific electrical resistance: 0.20 μΩm


Mechanical properties:

Tensile strength: 450 - 650 N/mm²

Yield point: 270 - 420 N/mm²

Elongation at break: 20 - 35%

Hardness: 170 - 220 HB


Heat treatment:

Hardenability: by tempering at temperatures between 1050 and 1100 °C

Tempering hardness: at 750 - 900 °C for an optimal combination of hardness and toughness


Application areas:

Chemical industry (e.g. pipelines, containers)

Water and wastewater engineering (e.g. sewage treatment plants)

Food industry (e.g. mechanical engineering, pipelines)

Construction and architecture industry (e.g. facade cladding)


Please note that the values given here are guide values and may vary depending on the manufacturing process, dimensions and testing method. It is recommended to check the manufacturer's specifications before use.