Abstract: A precipitation-hardened stainless maraging steel which exhibits a combination of strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance comprises by weight about: 8 to 15% chromium (Cr), 2 to 15% cobalt (Co), 7 to 14% nickel (Ni), and up to about 0.7% aluminum (Al), less than about 0.4% copper (Cu), 0.5 to 2.6% molybdenum (Mo), 0.4 to less than about 0.75% titanium (Ti), up to about 0.5% tungsten (W), and up to about 120 wppm carbon (C), the balance essentially iron (Fe) and incidental elements and impurities, characterized in that the alloy has predominantly lath martensite microstructure essentially without topologically close packed intermetallic phases and strengthened primarily by a dispersion of intermetallic particles primarily of the eta-Ni3Ti phase and wherein the titanium and carbon (Ti) and (C) levels are controlled such that C can be dissolved during a homogenization step and subsequently precipitated during forging to provide a grain-pinnning dispersion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of a duplex stainless steel as heat exchanger material in a phosphoric acid production system using the wet method. The steel has the following composition in percent by weight: C max 0.03 Si max 0.5 Mn max 3 Cr 26-29 Ni 4.9-10 Mo 3-5 N 0.35-0.5 B max 0.0030 Co max 3.5 W max 3 Cu max 2 Ru max 0.3 balance Fe and normal occurring impurities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high corrosion-resistant, high-strength and non-magnetic stainless steel containing: C: 0.01% to 0.05% by mass, Si: 0.05% to 0.50% by mass, Mn: more than 16.0% by mass but 19.0% by mass or less, P: 0.040% by mass or less, S: 0.010% by mass or less, Cu: 0.50% to 0.80% by mass, Ni: 3.5% to 5.0% by mass, Cr: 17.0% to 21.0% by mass, Mo: 1.80% to 3.50% by mass, B: 0.0010% to 0.0050% by mass, O: 0.010% by mass or less, and N: 0.45% to 0.65% by mass, with the balance substantially composed of Fe and unavoidable impurities, the steel satisfying the following equations (1) to (4): [Cr]+3.3×[Mo]+16×[N]?30 ??(1) [Cr]/[C]?330 ??(2) [Cr]/[Mn]>1.0 ??(3) ([Ni]+3×[Cu])/([Cr]+[Mo])>0.25 ??(4) wherein [Cr], [Mo], [N], [C], [Mn], [Ni] and [Cu] represent the content of Cr, the content of Mo, the content of N, the content of C, the content of Mn, the content of Ni, and the content of Cu in the steel in terms of mass %, respectively.

Abstract: High strength metal alloys are described herein. At least one composition of a metal alloy includes chromium, nickel, copper, manganese, silicon, niobium, tungsten and iron. System, methods, and heaters that include the high strength metal alloys are described herein. At least one heater system may include a canister at least partially made from material containing at least one of the metal alloys. At least one system for heating a subterranean formation may include a tublar that is at least partially made from a material containing at least one of the metal alloys.

Abstract: A martensitic stainless steel having a resistance to sulfide stress corrosion cracking superior to Super 13 Cr steel and having a strength and corrosion resistance comparable to dual phase stainless steels has a chemical composition consisting essentially of, in mass %, C: 0.001-0.1%, Si: 0.05-1.0%, Mn: 0.05-2.0%, P: at most 0.025%, S: at most 0.010%, Cr: 11-18%, Ni: 1.5-10%, sol. Al: 0.001-0.1%, N: at most 0.1%, O: at most 0.01%, Cu: 0-5%, solid solution Mo: 3.5-7%, the composition satisfying the following Equation (1), optionally at least one element selected from at least one of the following Groups A-C, and a remainder of Fe and impurities and undissolved Mo, if undissolved Mo is present. Ni-bal.=30(C+N)+0.5(Mn+Cu)+Ni+8.2?1.1(Cr+Mo+1.5Si)??4.5??Equation (1) Group A—W: 0.2-5% Group B—V: 0.001-0.50%, Nb: 0.001-0.50%, Ti: 0.001-0.50%, and Zr: 0.001-0.50% Group C—Ca: 0.0005-0.05%, Mg: 0.0005-0.05%, REM: 0.0005-0.05%, and B: 0.0001-0.01%.

Abstract: A Cr—Mn—N austenitic stainless steel, in which moderate manganese (Mn) and nitrogen (N) are essentially substituted for the costly nickel to produce a novel Cr—Mn—N steel, is provided, whereby reducing the cost of materials while maintaining the original physical and mechanical properties. The composition thereof includes by weight: 0.005% to 0.08% carbon, 0.3% to 0.9% silicon, 12.1% to 14.8% manganese, 0.001% to 0.04% phosphorus, 0.001% to 0.03% sulfur, 16% to 19% chromium, 0.001% to <0.82% nickel, 0.2% to 0.45% nitrogen, 0.001% to 0.3% molybdenum, 0.001% to 0.3% copper, 0.001% to 1.0% niobium by weight; 0.001% to 0.5% titanium by weight; and trace elements unavoidable in most manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A high-strength stainless steel, having good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in a high-pressure hydrogen gas environment, is used as a container or other device for high-pressure hydrogen gas, and consists of, by mass %, C: not more than 0.04%, Si: not more than 1.0%, Mn: 7 to 30%, Cr: 15 to 22%, Ni: 5 to 20%, V: 0.001 to 1.0%, N: 0.20 to 0.50% and Al: not more than 0.10%, and the balance Fe and impurities. Among the impurities, P is not more than 0.030%, S is not more than 0.005%, and Ti, Zr and Hf are not more than 0.01% respectively, and the contents of Cr, Mn and N satisfy the relationship, 2.5Cr+3.4Mn?300N. The weld metal of the welded joint of the container or other device made of the said stainless steel satisfies the relationship, ?11?Nieq?1.1×Creq??8.

Abstract: Austenitic stainless steel for cold working suitable for later machining, characterized by the following composition by weight: carbon<0.030% 0.3%<silicon<1% 7%<manganese<9% 4.55%<nickel<7% molybdenum<0.8% 2%<copper<4% 0.02%<nitrogen<0.060% sulfur<0.01% phosphorus<0.

Abstract: An austenitic, substantially ferrite-free steel alloy and a process for producing components therefrom. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An austenitic stainless steel composition including relatively low Ni and Mo levels, and exhibiting corrosion resistance, resistance to elevated temperature deformation, and formability properties comparable to certain alloys including higher Ni and Mo levels. Embodiments of the austenitic stainless steel include, in weight percentages, up to 0.20 C, 2.0-9.0 Mn, up to 2.0 Si, 15.0-23.0 Cr, 1.0-9.5 Ni, up to 3.0 Mo, up to 3.0 Cu, 0.05-0.35 N, (7.5(% C))?(%Nb+%Ti+%V+%Ta+%Zr)?1.5, Fe, and incidental impurities.

Abstract: Disclosed are a weld joint and a stainless steel-based weld metal composition for the weld joint. The composition and weld joint made therefrom are suitable for welding a zinc-based alloy coated steel sheet. The weld is excellent in corrosion resistance and liquid-metal embrittlement crack resistance. This is accomplished by inhibiting liquid-metal embrittlement cracks of the stainless-steel-based weld metal when the zinc-based alloy coating steel sheet is welded using the stainless-steel-based weld metal. The weld joint comprises a welded portion of weld metal made of stainless-steel-based components, the weld metal containing in mass percent (%): C: 0.01-0.1; Si: 0.1-1; Mn: 0.5-2.5; Ni: 5-11; and Cr: 17-25, and the balance being iron and residual impurities, wherein the following expression are met: ?0.81×Cr equivalent+23.2?Ni equivalent?0.95×Cr equivalent?8.1 . . . (1); Ni equivalent=Ni+30×C+0.5×Mn+30×N . . . (2); Cr equivalent=Cr+Mo+1.5×Si . . . (3).

Abstract: The present invention proposes an austenitic high Mn stainless steel maintaining a hydrogen embrittlement resistance above that of SUS316L and adapted to a low temperature hydrogen environment by being designed in compositions to comprise, by mass %, C: 0.01 to 0.10%, N: 0.01 to 0.40%, Si: 0.1 to 1%, Cr: 10 to 20%, Mn: 6 to 20%, Cu: 2 to 5%, Ni: 1 to 6%, and a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities and have an Md30 value of an indicator of an austenite stabilization degree satisfying ?120<Md30<20, where Md30=497-462(C+N)-9.2Si-8.1Mn-13.7Cr-20(Ni+Cu)-18.

Abstract: A Cr—Mn—N austenitic stainless steel, in which moderate manganese (Mn) and nitrogen (N) are essentially substituted for the costly nickel to produce a novel Cr—Mn—N steel, is provided, whereby reducing the cost of materials while maintaining the original physical and mechanical properties. The composition thereof includes by weight: 0.005% to 0.08% carbon, 0.3% to 0.9% silicon, 12.1% to 14.8% manganese, 0.001% to 0.04% phosphorus, 0.001% to 0.03% sulfur, 16% to 19% chromium, 0.5% to 1.8% nickel, 0.2% to 0.45% nitrogen, 0.001% to 0.3% molybdenum, 0.001% to 0.3% copper, and trace elements unavoidable in most manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A filter comprising a porous sintered stainless steel is provided. The filter includes 10-30% chromium, 5-25% nickel, 0.5-3% manganese; 1-4% silicon, and 0-3% molybdenum with the remainder being iron and inevitable impurities. The sintered steel has a density less than 80% of full density. The use of a stainless steel powder for the preparation of a filter having improved permeability at high temperatures also is described.

Abstract: An oil country tubular good for expansion according to the invention is expanded in a well. The oil country tubular good for expansion according to the invention is formed of duplex stainless steel having a composition containing, in percentage by mass, 0.005% to 0.03% C, 0.1% to 1.0% Si, 0.2% to 2.0% Mn, at most 0.04% P, at most 0.015% S, 18.0% to 27.0% Cr, 4.0% to 9.0% Ni, at most 0.040% Al, and 0.05% to 0.40% N, and the balance consisting of Fe and impurities, a structure including an austenite ratio in the range from 40% to 90%. The oil country tubular good for expansion according to the invention has a yield strength from 256 MPa to 655 MPa, and a uniform elongation more than 20%. Therefore, the oil country tubular good for expansion according to the invention has a high pipe expansion characteristic.

Abstract: A martensitic stainless steel pipe having a heat-affected zone with high resistance to intergranular stress corrosion cracking is provided. In particular, the martensitic stainless steel pipe contains less than 0.0100% of C; less than 0.0100% of N; 10% to 14% of Cr; and 3% to 8% of Ni on a mass basis. Alternatively, the martensitic stainless steel pipe may further contain Si, Mn, P, S, and Al within an appropriate content range. The martensitic stainless steel pipe may further contain one or more selected from the group consisting of 4% or less of Cu, 4% or less of Co, 4% or less of Mo, and 4% or less of W and one or more selected from the group consisting of 0.15% or less of Ti, 0.10% or less of Nb, 0.10% or less of V, 0.10% or less of Zr, 0.20% or less of Hf, and 0.20% or less of Ta on a mass basis. The content Csol defined by the following equation is equal to less than 0.0050%: Csol=C??×Cpre, wherein Cpre=12.0{Ti/47.9+½(Nb/92.9+Zr/91.2)+?(V/50.9+Hf/178.5+Ta/180.9)?N/14.0} or Cpre=0 when Cpre<0.

Abstract: A method for producing cold-formable, high-strength steel strips or sheets with TWIP properties, wherein in successive working steps are carried out without interruption, uses a molten material of the following composition (mass %): C: 0.003-1.50%, Mn: 18.00-30.00%, Ni: ?10.00%, Si: ?8.00%, Al: ?10.00%, Cr: ?10.00%, N: ?0.60%, Cu: ?3.00%, P: ?0.40%, S: ?0.15%, selectively one or more components from the Se, Te, V, Ti, Nb, B, REM, Mo, W, Co, Ca and Mg group provided that the total content of Se, Te is ?0.25%, the total content of V, Ti, Nb, B, REM is ?4.00%, the total content of Mo, W, Co is ?1.50% and the total content of Ca, Mg is ?0.50%, the rest being iron and melting conditioned impurities, wherein the content of Sn, Sb, Zr, Ta and As, whose total content is equal to or less than 0.30% is included in said impurities.

Abstract: The combined alloying of a CrMnMo steel with carbon and nitrogen creates a stainless austenitic steel of high strength which according to the invention contains (in % by mass) 16-21 Cr, 16-21 Mn, 0.5-2.0 Mo, 0.8-1.1 C+N at a C/N ratio of 0.5-1.1 The steel is subjected to open melting and is suited for uses exhibiting one or more of the following features: strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, non-magnetizability.

Abstract: An iron based brazing material for joining objects by brazing represents an alloy, which apart from iron contains approximately 9-30% Cr, approximately 0-8% Mn, approximately 0-25% Ni, 0-1% N, a maximum of 7% Mo, less than about 6% Si, approximately 0-2% B and/or about 0-15% P, all stated in weight percent, which addition of Si, P, and B in combination or separately lowers the liquidus temperature, that is the temperature at which the brazing material is completely melted. A brazed product is manufactured by brazing of iron based objects with an iron based brazing material which is alloyed with a liquidus lowering element as Si, P and B.

Abstract: The present invention relates a high-strength nonmagnetic stainless steel, containing, by weight percent, 0.01 to 0.06% of C, 0.10 to 0.50% of Si, 20.5 to 24.5% of Mn, 0.040% or less of P, 0.010% or less of S, 3.1 to 6.0% of Ni, 0.10 to 0.80% of Cu, 20.5 to 24.5% of Cr, 0.10 to 1.50% of Mo, 0.0010 to 0.0050% of B, 0.010% or less of O, 0.65 to 0.90% of N, and the remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities; the steel satisfying the following formulae (1) to (4): [Cr]+3.3×[Mo]+16×[N]?30, ??(1) {Ni}/{Cr}?0.15, ??(2) 2.0?[Ni]/[Mo]?30.0, and ??(3) [C]×1000/[Cr]?2.5, ??(4) wherein [Cr], [Mo], [N], [Ni], [Mo] and [C] represent the content of Cr, the content of Mo, the content of N, the content of Ni, the content of Mo and the content of C in the steel, respectively, and {Ni} represents the sum of [Ni], [Cu] and [N], and {Cr} represents the sum of [Cr] and [Mo].

Abstract: Martensitic stainless steel according to the invention contains, by mass, 0.001% to 0.01% C, at most 0.5% Si, 0.1% to 3.0% Mn, at most 0.04% P, at most 0.01% S, 10% to 15% Cr, 4% to 8% Ni, 2.8% to 5.0% Mo, 0.001% to 0.10% Al, at most 0.07% N, 0% to 0.25% Ti, 0% to 0.25% V, 0% to 0.25% Nb, 0% to 0.25% Zr, 0% to 1.0% Cu, 0% to 0.005% Ca, 0% to 0.005% Mg, 0% to 0.005% La, and 0% to 0.005% Ce, with the balance being Fe and impurities, and the steel satisfies Expressions (1) and (2) and has a yield stress in the range from 758 MPa to 860 MPa. In this way, in the martensitic stainless steel according to the invention, the tempering temperature range at which a yield stress in the range from 758 MPa to 860 MPa can be obtained is increased. 922.6?554.5C?50.9Mn+2944.8P+1.056Cr?81.1Ni+95.8Mo?125.1Ti?1584.9Al?376.1N?600 ??(1) 30C+0.5Mn+Ni+0.5Cu?1.5Si?Cr?Mo+7.

Abstract: A new austenitic stainless steel with the following composition by weight is described: 0.03%<carbon<0.07%, 7.0%<manganese<8.5%, 0.3%<silicon 0.7%, sulphur<0.030%, phosphorus<0.045%, 16.5%<chromium<18.0%, 3.5%<nickel<4.5%, 0.1%<molybdenum<0.5%, 1.0%<copper<3.0%, 0.1%<nitrogen<0.3%, the difference consisting in iron and common process impurities. The steel thus obtained has an optimum combination of corrosion resistance, deformability and work-hardening properties, which make it suitable as a substitute for normal steel type 1.4301 in various specific applications.

Abstract: A duplex stainless steel for use in urea manufacturing plants, in mass %, consisting of C: 0.03% or less, Si: 0.5% or less, Mn: 2% or less, P: 0.04% or less, S: 0.003% or less, Cr: 26% or more, but less than 28%, Ni: 6-10%, Mo: 0.2-1.7%, W: more than 2%, but no more than 3%, N: more than 0.3%, but no more than 0.4%, with the balance being Fe and impurities, in which the content of Cu as an impurity is not more than 0.3%. The duplex stainless steel may also have Ca, Ce, and B content, and it is desirable that levels of Al and O (oxygen) as an impurities be no more than 0.05% and 0.01% respectively. Further, it is preferable that an increase in the Vickers hardness of the steel should not be more than 80, before and after the solution treated steel is subjected to the heat treatment of 800° C. for 30 minutes and subsequent water cooling. This duplex stainless steel possesses a high corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A corrosion and erosion resistant alloy comprising as mandatory elements besides iron, in % by weight, about 31 to about 48 chromium, about 0.01 to about 0.7 nitrogen, about 0.5 to about 30 manganese and about 0.3 to about 2.5 carbon. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A steel strip made of martensitic steel contains C+N at not more than 0.12 wt %, Si at not more than 1 wt %, Mn at not more than 7 wt %, Ni at 2 to 24 wt %, Cr at 2 to 16 wt %, Mo at not more than 2.5 wt %, and Ni-Bal value and Ms value defined by the following equations shown by weight percentage of each composition are respectively Ni-Bal≧1.2, Ms≧−28.

Abstract: An austenitic stainless steel with a composition comprising: at most 0.15% of C; 2% to 10% of Mn; at most 2% of Ni; at most 4% of Cu; 0.1% to 0.4% of N; 10% to 20% of Cr; at most 1% of Si; at most 3% of Mo; and at most 0.7% of Ti; is used to manufacture equipment, for example furnaces, reactors or ducts, or elements of this equipment, or to coat the internal walls of this equipment, said equipment being used to implement petrochemical processes conducted at temperatures of 350° C. to 1100° C. and in which coke can be formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a martensitic stainless steel that can be used in manufacturing articles such as a shaft or an impeller which require high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance and provides a martensitic stainless steel comprising less than 0.06 wt. % C, less than 2.5 wt. % Si, less than 2.5 wt. % Mn, 1.0-6.0 wt. % Ni, 10.0-19.0 wt. % Cr, 0.5-6.0 wt. % W, less than 3.5 wt. % Mo, less than 0.5 wt. % Nb, less than 0.5 wt. % V, less than 3.0 wt. % Cu, 0.05-0.25 wt. % N, and the remainder being Fe and minor impurities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a duplex stainless steel alloy with austenite-ferrite structure, which in hot extruded and annealed finish shows high strength, good corrosion resistance, as well as good weldability which is characterized in that the alloy contains in weight-% max 0.05% C, 0-2.0% Si 0-3.0% Mn, 25-35% Cr, 4-10% Ni, 2-6% Mo, 0.3-0.6% N, as well as Fe and normally occurring impurities and additions, whereby the content of ferrite is 30-70%.

Abstract: A high manganese duplex stainless steel with excellent hot workability, comprising (in weight %): less than 0.1% of C; 0.05-2.2% of Si; 2.1-7.8% of Mn; 20-29% of Cr; 3.0-9.5% of Ni; 0.08-0.5% of N; less than 5.0% of Mo and 1.2-8% of W, alone or composite; the balance Fe and inevitable impurities; and a method for manufacturing the duplex stainless steel, comprising the steps of: solution heating the duplex stainless steel composition at a temperature of 1,050 to 1,250° C., hot working at a starting temperature of 1,130 to 1,280° C. and then ending at a temperature greater than 1,000° C., and then cooling within the temperature range from 1,000 to 700° C. at a cooling rate of more than 3° C./min. The duplex stainless steel exhibits a reduction in area of more than 50% at 1,050° C., and possesses a yield strength of more than 400 MPa, and a corrosion rate of less than 0.36 mm/year, after solution heating.

Abstract: A method of providing corrosion resistance, structural stability, mechanical strength and workability in applications with aggressive environments such as chloride-containing environments, are realized by providing at least one article formed from a composition which includes (in weight- %) up to 0.03% C, up to 0.5% Si, 24.0-30.0% Cr, 4.9-10.0% Ni, 3.0-5.0% Mo, 0.28-0.5% N, 0-3.0% Mn, 0-0.0030% B, up to 0.010%, 0-0.03% Al, 0-0.010% Ca, 0-3.0% W, 0-2.0% Cu, 0-3.5% Co, 0-0.3% Ru, balance Fe and inevitable impurities. The ferrite content is 40 to 65 volume % and a PRE number of at least between 46 and 50 in both the austenite and ferrite phase, and with an optimum ratio or relationship between PRE austenite and PRE ferrite in the range of 0.90 to 1.15; preferably between 0.9 and 1.05.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an austenitic, stainless steel series 300 alloy having improved radiopaque characteristics. The modified stainless steel alloy consists essentially of, in weight percent, about 1 C Mn Si P S ≦0.030 ≦2.000 ≦0.750 ≦0.023 ≦0.010 Cr Mo Ni Fe “X” 12.000- 0.00- 10.000- 46.185- 2.000- 20.000 3.000 18.000 74.000 10.

Abstract: Process for producing a drawn wire, in particular a wire for reinforcing tires, having a diameter of less than 0.3 mm by drawing a base wire rod having a diameter of greater than 5 mm or a predrawn base wire made of steel with the following composition by weight: carbon≦40×10−3% nitrogen≦40×10−3%, the carbon and nitrogen satisfying the relationship C+N≦50×10−3%, 0.2%≦silicon≦1.0%, 0.2%≦manganese≦5%, 9%≦nickel≦12%, 15%≦chromium≦20%, 1.5%≦copper≦4%, sulfur≦10×10−3%, phosphorus<0.050%, 40×10−4%≦total oxygen≦120×10−4%, 0.1×10−4%≦aluminum≦20×10−4%, magnesium≦5×10−4%, 0.

Abstract: A method for producing an indium-tin-oxide sintered body comprising the steps of;

Abstract: A perspiration shield takes the form of a multi-layered sheet that is shaped and sized to be placed between adjacent or opposing skin surfaces, such as under the breast, to prevent and absorb perspiration. The multi-layered sheet has an absorbent layer forming one surface of the shield and a silicone gel layer forming another surface of the shield. The silicone gel layer has a soft, tacky texture and readily adheres to the skin but leaves no perceptible residue on the skin when removed. The silicone gel layer closes the pores of the skin with which the layer is in contact, thereby reducing or preventing perspiration from these pores. The absorbent layer absorbs perspiration from the pores of the skin adjacent and opposing the skin surface to which the silicon gel layer is attached and is formed of a material that readily absorbs moisture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a duplex stainless steel alloy with austenite-ferrite structure, which in hot extruded and annealed finish shows high strength, good corrosion resistance, as well as good weldability which is characterized in that the alloy contains in weight-% max 0.05% C, 0-2.0% Si 0-3.0% Mn, 25-35% Cr, 4-10% Ni, 2-6% Mo, 0.3-0.6% N, as well as Fe and normally occurring impurities and additions, whereby the content of ferrite is 30-70%.

Abstract: A compound tube including a layer of a Fe—Cr alloy and a layer of load-carrying component, with the optional addition of further layers. The Fe—Cr alloy preferably has a composition including, in weight-%: less than 0.3% carbon, 15-60% chromium, less than 10% nickel, less than 5% molybdenum, less than 5% silicon, less than 0.3% nitrogen, less than 5% manganese, and the remainder iron with naturally occurring impurities. The compound tubes are very resistant to carbonization and metal dusting, and are suited for use as bayonet tubing, superheater tubing, and reforming tubing in steam formation environments.

Abstract: A welding method for two members adapted to be welded and formed of a low-alloy steel for structural purposes causing the weld metal to develop martensite transformation during cooling after welding, so that the weld metal becomes expanded to a greater degree at room temperature than at a temperature at which the martensite transformation initiates. The welding material comprises a ferrous alloy containing C, Cr, Ni, Si, Mn, Mo and Nb, all of which meet substantially with the contents of the following equation (1): 170≦719−(795×C wt %)−(23.7×Cr wt %)−(26.5×Ni wt %)−(35.55×Si wt %)−(13.25×Mn wt %)−(23.7×Mo wt %)−(11.85×Nb wt %)<250  (1).

Abstract: The invention concerns a high specification non-magnetic stainless steel which is corrosion resistant in physiological media and which can be produced at atmospheric pressure, characterized in that its composition in % by weight is as follows: Mn 15% to 24% Ti ≦0.020% Cr 15% to 20% Al ≦0.020% Mo 2.5% to 4% S ≦0.0020% N 0.6% to 0.85% B ≦0.020% V 0.1% to 0.5% Nb + Ta ≦0.5% C ≦0.06% Co ≦0.5% Ni ≦0.25% Cu ≦0.5% silica ≦0.25% and from 0 to 0.5% of each of elements Cu, Co and of the sum Nb+Ta, the remainder being constituted by iron and impurities, and in that its composition satisfies the following conditions: (%Cr)+2.5(%Mo)≦27  (I) (%Cr)+3.3(%Mo)≧26  (II); and Log(%N)+0.0605(%N)=−1.3+[125(%V)+80(%Nb)+52(%Cr)+19(%Mn)]×10−3−[4.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high nitrogen stainless steel alloy and alloy powder comprising chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), nitrogen (N) and iron (Fe). The composition of the stainless steel alloy and powder comprises between about 27 and about 30% by weight Cr, between about 1.5 and about 4.0% by weight Mo, Mn present and is present in an amount up to 15% by weight, at least about 8% by weight Ni, and about 0.8 to about 0.97% by weight N with the balance being iron. It has been discovered that forming an alloy of this chemistry using nitrogen gas atomization process, followed by a consolidation process, the alloy is less likely to form detrimental ferrite, stable nitride and sigma (&sgr;) phases, without the need for further processing, such as solution treating and quenching. This allows for the formation of stainless steel articles having a thicker cross-section with reduced processing cost.

Abstract: To form a weld metal having improved hot cracking resistance, low temperature cracking resistance, toughness, strength, and corrosion resistance when welding high Cr steels containing 7.5 wt % or more Cr, the filler wire of the present invention has the ratio of Cr equivalent/Ni equivalent of 1.8 to 2.8 and the product: of Cr equivalent.times.Ni equivalent of 100 to 140, where Cr equivalent=Cr+Mo+1.5 Si, Ni equivalent=Ni+0.5 Mn+30C; and forms a weld metal having a ternary phase microstructure composed of austenite, ferrite and martensite phases during the gas-shielded arc welding. The filler wire of the present invention typically consists of 0.005-0.12 wt % C, 0.01-1.0 wt % Si, 0.02-2.0 wt % Mn, 12.0-17.0 wt % Cr, 5.0-8.0 wt % Ni, 1.0-3.0 wt % Mo, and the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, the impurities including 0.03 wt % or less P and 0.01 wt % or less S.

Abstract: Austenitic stainless steel for the production of wire, which can be used in the field of drawing wire down to diameters of less than 0.3 mm and in the field of producing components subjected to fatigue, characterized by the following composition by weight:5.times.10.sup.-3 %.ltoreq.carbon.ltoreq.200.times.10.sup.-3 %5.times.10.sup.-3 %.ltoreq.nitrogen.ltoreq.400.times.10.sup.-3 %0.2%.ltoreq.manganese.ltoreq.10%12%.ltoreq.chromium.ltoreq.23%0.1%.ltoreq.nickel.ltoreq.17%0.1%.ltoreq.silicon.ltoreq.2%,in which the residual elements are controlled so as to obtain inclusions of oxides in the form of a glassy mixture, the proportions by weight of which are as follows:40%.ltoreq.SiO.sub.2 .ltoreq.60%5%.ltoreq.MnO.ltoreq.50%1%.ltoreq.CaO.ltoreq.30%0%.ltoreq.MgO.ltoreq.4%5%.ltoreq.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 .ltoreq.25%0%.ltoreq.Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 .ltoreq.4%0%.ltoreq.TiO.sub.2 .ltoreq.4%.

Abstract: A non-magnetic stainless steel, which contains stably a large amount of N, is excellent in the corrosion resistance and the strength and possible to obtain sound ingots and products, consists by weight percentage of C.ltoreq.0.08%, Si.ltoreq.0.50%, 13%.ltoreq.Mn.ltoreq.16%, P.ltoreq.0.040%, S.ltoreq.0.030%, 0.35%.ltoreq.Cu.ltoreq.1.00%, 2.50%.ltoreq.Ni.ltoreq.5.50%, 17.0%.ltoreq.Cr.ltoreq.19.0%, 0.5%.ltoreq.Mo+W.ltoreq.1.0%, 0.38%.ltoreq.N.ltoreq.0.60%, 0.ltoreq.0.0100%, sol-Al.ltoreq.0.05% and the balance Fe on condition that86(Ni+Cu).gtoreq.13Cr+19Mo+9W+2Mn.

Abstract: A martensitic steel for a line pipe having excellent corrosion resistance and weldability is disclosed. The martensitic steel contains about:0.02 wt % or less of C, 0.50 wt % or less of Si,0.2 to 3.0 wt % of Mn, 10 to 14 wt % of Cr,0.2 to 7.0 wt % of Ni, 0.2 to 5.0 wt % of Mo,0.1 wt % or less of Al, 0.07 wt % or less of N, andthe balance being Fe and incidental impurities; andthese elements satisfy substantially the following equations:(Cr %)+(Mo %)+0.1(N %)-3(C %).gtoreq.12.2,(Cr %)+3.5(Mo %)+10(N %)+0.2(Ni %)-20(C %).gtoreq.14.5, and150(C %)+100(N %)-(Ni %)-(Mn %).ltoreq.4.The martensitic steel may further contain at least one element selected from the group consisting ofabout 2.0 wt % or less of Cu, about 0.15 wt % or less of Ti, about 0.15 wt % or less of Zr, about 0.15 wt % or less of Ta andabout 0.006 wt % or less of Ca, andthese elements satisfy substantially the following equations:(Cr %)+(Mo %)+0.1(N %)+3(Cu %)-3(C %).gtoreq.12.2,(Cr %)+3.5(Mo %)+10(N %)+0.2(Ni %)-20(C %).gtoreq.14.

Abstract: A steel for exhaust valves comprises C: 0.50-0.65 wt %, Si: 0.1-0.3 wt %, Mn: 5.0-8.0 wt %, Cr: 22.0-24.0 wt %, Ni: 5.0-7.0 wt %, Cu: 0.4-1.0 wt %, Mo: 0.4-2.0 wt %, W: 0.4-2.0 wt %, Nb: 0.4-2.0 wt %, Ti: 0.1-0.3 wt %, N: 0.35-0.50 wt %, sol. Al: 0.005-0.03 wt %, B: 0.001-0.01 wt %, provided that (Cu+Ni): 5.8-7.6 wt %, and the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities and has excellent high-temperature strength, corrosion resistance at room and higher temperatures and oxidation resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stainless steel wire made of a two-phase stainless steel having austenite and ferrite, which is used as a PC tension member and wire rope both for dynamic and static use. The stainless steel wire contains 0.01-0.10 wt % of C, 0.1-1.0 wt % of Si, 0.30-1.50% of Mn, 0.010-0.040 wt % of P, 0.001-0.030 wt % of S, 18.0-30.0 wt % of Cr, 3.0-8.0 wt % of Ni, 0.1-3.0 wt % of Mo, and 0.10-0.45 wt % of N, the balance being essentially Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein the volume ratio of the ferrite to the sum of the austenite and the ferrite is specified to be in the range from 20.0 to 80.0%. Upon drawing, the drawing draft is in the range from 40 to 97%, the mean slenderness ratio (M.sub.R value) is in the range from 4 to 20, and the aging temperature is in the range from 150.degree. to 750.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel cobalt-free iron-base, wear-resistant and anti-galling, hardfacing alloys are provided. These alloys are capable of being deposited on substrates by welding without preheating the substrate, thus facilitating field applications of cobalt-free alloys.

Abstract: A superplastic dual-phase stainless steel comprises C: not more than 0.05 wt %, Si: not more than 1.5 wt %, Mn: not more than 3.0 wt %, Cr: 17.0-26.0 wt %, Ni: 3.0-10.0 wt %, Mo: 0.1-2.0 wt %, N: 0.08-0.20 wt %, S: not more than 0.002 wt %, B: 0.0005-0.01 wt % and the remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities and has a low deformation resistance and an excellent elongation.

Abstract: Austenitic stainless steel for the production of wire, which can be used in the field of drawing to a diameter of less than 0.3 mm and in the field of producing parts subjected to wear.

Abstract: Coins, particularly game coins, which are soft and excellent in workability before the coining work and high in hardness and exhibit weak magnetism after the coining work are provided. The stainless steel for coins comprises C: not more than 0.03 wt %, Si: 0.1-1.0 wt %, Mn: 0.1-4 wt %, Ni: 5-15 wt %, Cr: 12-20 wt %, N: not more than 0.03 wt %, O: not more than 50 ppm, and, if necessary, at least one of Cu: 0.5-3.0 wt % and Mo: 0.1-2.0 wt % and austenite stabilization index M value of 20.0-23.0 and ferrite formation ratio F value of not more than 6. A method of producing coins of stainless steel is also provided which comprises subjecting a starting material of such a stainless steel to a cold rolling of 50%, heat-treating at 900.degree.-1100.degree. C. and subjecting to coining work of 15-25%.

Abstract: Stainless steel member for semiconductor fabrication equipment having a passive state coating on the surface of the stainless steel comprising, in weight percent, 0.1% or less of C, 2.0% or less of Si, 3.0% or less of Mn, 10% or more of Ni, 15 to 25% of Cr, 1.5 to 4.5% of Mo, 0.5% or less of one or more rare earth element and Fe for substantially the whole remainder. Said passive state coating has a pitting potential of at least 900 mV (when the current density of the anode polarization curve determined with a potentiostat in 3.5% aqueous sodium chloride solution is 10 .mu.A/cm.sup.2) and has a thickness of 0.5 to 20 nm. The invention also includes a surface treatment method for the stainless steel.