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This specific grade is a precipitation-hardening stainless steel, known for its remarkable blend of strength and corrosion resistance. Its composition includes chromium and nickel, balanced with copper and niobium. What makes it truly special are its mechanical properties; it can be heat-treated to achieve very high strength and hardness, rivaling many higher-grade steels, while still maintaining good toughness and ductility. This makes it an incredibly versatile material for challenging environments.
Dimension : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Grade : 17-4 PH (UNS No. S17400) Round Bars 1.4542
Finish : Black, Bright Polished, Rough Turned, NO.4 Finish, Matt Finish, BA Finish
Form : Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc.
Surface : Hot Rolled Pickled or Sand Blasting Finished, Cold Drawn, Bright, Polished, Hairline
Application : Chemical process, Food processing, Petrochemical, Pollution control, Pulp and Paper, Refining
Condition : Cold Drawnd Pulished Cold Drawn Centreless Ground & Polished.
Our 17-4 PH Round Bars conforms to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
| Grade | C | P | Si | Ni | Cu | Fe | Mn | S | Cr | Cb+Ta |
| SS 17-4 PH | 0.07 | 0.04 | 1.0 max | 3.0 – 5.0 | 3.0 – 5.0 | Bal | 1.0 max | 0.03 | 15.0 – 17.5 | 5 X C / 0.45 |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS |
| SS 17-4 PH | 1.4542 | S17400 |
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods are known for their exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. The alloy undergoes a precipitation hardening process, which significantly enhances its tensile strength, yield strength, and fatigue resistance, making it ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, and other industries that require materials to withstand high-stress environments.
Yes, Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods can be heat treated to achieve various hardness levels and mechanical properties. The material is often solution annealed and then precipitation hardened to optimize strength, corrosion resistance, and toughness, depending on the specific requirements of the application.
Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Bars and Rods are widely used in aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, and marine industries. They are particularly valued in the aerospace industry for turbine components, shafts, and gears due to their high strength and fatigue resistance, along with resistance to corrosion in harsh environments.
The uses for these bars and rods are extensive, particularly in industries where failure is not an option. You will commonly find them machined into critical components for aerospace fittings, pump shafts, and high-stress marine applications. They are also ideal for manufacturing parts in the oil and gas sector, such as valves and fasteners, as well as in medical instruments and food processing equipment. Essentially, wherever a combination of superior strength, good corrosion resistance, and precision is required, 17-4 PH is an excellent choice.






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