Stainless Steel 17-4 PH(tm)

Related Metals:

Carpenter Custom 630(tm)

17-4
AL 17-4(tm)
Marinox 1(tm)
CSM 21(tm)
MAXX 17-4(tm)

Specifications:

AISI 630
AMS 5604
AMS 5622
AMS 5643
ASTM A564 (630)
ASTM A693 (630)
ASTM A705 (630)
MIL C-24111
MIL P-47183
MIL S-81591
UNS S17400

Chemistry Data
Carbon

0.07 max

Chromium

15 - 17.5

Copper

3-5

Iron

Balance

Manganese

1 max

Nickel

3-5

Niobium

0.15 - 0.45

Niobium+Tantalum

0.15 - 0.45

Phosphorus

0.04 max

Silicon

1 max

Sulphur

0.03 max

General Information
Principal Design Features
One of the most widely used precipitation hardening grades in the business. While soft and
ductile in the solution annealed condition, it is capable of high properties with a single

precipitation or aging treatment. Characterized by good corrosion resista

Applications
Commonly used in both aircraft and gas turbines, nuclear reactor, paper mill, oil field, and
chemical process components.
Machinability
Long, gummy chips characterize this alloys machinability. It can be machined in the annealed
condition, however condition H1150M will yield best results. Post machining solution
treatment of parts will be required prior to final hardening if machining in
Forming
This alloy is capable of being only mildly formed. If forming is required, do so in the overaged
condition for best results.
Corrosion Resistance
Resistant to atmospheres found in jet engine and gas turbine environments at temperatures
up to 1300 F. Moderate resistance to salt spray corrosion. For optimum performance,
material must be clean and free of scale and impurities.
Welding
Successfully welded by common fusion and resistance methods, this alloy should not be
joined by oxyacetylene welding. AWS E/ER630 filler metal is recommended if required.
Heat Treatment
CONDITION A--Soak at 1900 F (1038 C) for 30 minutes and cool below 60 F (16 C) for complete
martensite transformation. CONDITION H 950- Treat Condition A material at 900 F(482 C) for
1 hour, air cool.. CONDITION H925, H1025, H1075, H1100, H1150- Soak sol
Forging
Soak for 1 hour at 2150 F (1177 C) prior to forging. Do not work below 1850 F (1010 C). Postwork solution treatment is required prior to final hardening.
Hot Working
17-4 PH can be easily hot worked using most of the common processes. It is suggested that
material be solution treated at 1900 F(1038 C) then formed during cooling while the material
is still austenitic. Post-work solution treatment is required prior to f
Cold Working
Despite its high initial yield strength, 17-4 can be cold worked successfully by most common
methods.

Annealing
1900 F (1038 C), hold for 1/2 hour, rapid cool.
Hardening
This alloy has good ductility and may be readily formed by all conventional methods. Because
the alloy is stronger than regular steel it requires more powerful equipment to accomplish
forming. Heavy-duty lubricants should be used during cold forming.

Physical Data
Density (lb / cu. in.)

0.28

Specific Gravity

7.74

Specific Heat (Btu/lb/Deg F - [32-212 Deg

F])

0.11

Electrical Resistivity (microhm-cm (at 68

Deg F))

588