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C
0.04
Si
0.35
Mn
0.65
Cr
15.70
Ni
4.70
Cu
3.50
Cb
0.30
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
LESCALLOY 17-4 VAC-ARC steel is a precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel. A wide range of
mechanical properties is available via simple aging within a 900-1150F (482-621C) temperature range. Vacuum
arc remelting provides low gas content, superior cleanliness and optimum transverse properties.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
(H900 CONDITION)
in / in / F
( x 10-6 )
5.8
6.0
6.1
6.3
6.5
mm / mm / C
( x 10-6 )
10.4
10.8
11.0
11.3
11.7
HEAT TREATMENT
Lescalloy 17-4 Vac-Arc steel is solution heat treated
by heating to 1900F (1038C) 25F (14C), holding
30-60 minutes at temperature, followed by an air cool
or oil quench. For optimum property response it is
important the alloy be cooled to below 80F (27C)
following solution treatment.
Precipitation hardening (aging) is conducted at a
variety of temperatures within the 900-1150F (482621C) range.
HARDNESS INFORMATION
The following lists the hardness range that can be
expected in the several thermal conditions.
Condition
Solution Treated
H900
H925
H1025
H1075
H1100
H1150
H1150M*
Hardness HBW
363
388 - 444
375 - 429
331 - 401
311 - 375
302 - 363
277 - 352
302
WORKABILITY
Hot Working: Lescalloy 17-4 Vac-Arc steel is readily
forged from 2000-2100F (1093-1150C); the low
side of this range is favored for control of grain size.
This alloy can be air cooled to room temperature after
forging.
Cold Working: For severe cold forming operations it
is recommended the material be in the H1150 or
H1150M (overaged) condition.
CORROSION RESISTANCE
The corrosion resistance of Lescalloy 17-4 Vac-Arc
steel is similar to that of Type 304 stainless steel in
most media and superior to that of the 400 series
stainless steel. Likewise, the corrosion resistance is
similar to that 15-5, though specific studies in salt fog
and chlorine solutions have shown 15-5 to be superior.
Condition
H900
H925
H1025
H1075
H1100
H1150
Specimen
Orientation
Longitudinal
Transverse
Longitudinal
Transverse
Longitudinal
Transverse
Longitudinal
Transverse
Longitudinal
Transverse
Longitudinal
Transverse
Condition
H900
H925
H1025
H1075
H1100
H1150
Temperature
C 5
F 10
900
480
925
495
1025
550
1075
580
1100
595
1150
620
El in 4D (min)
%
10
5
10
6
12
7
13
8
14
9
16
10
Time
hrs
1 0.1
4 0.3
4 0.3
4 0.3
4 0.3
4 0.3
RA (min)
%
35
15
38
20
45
27
45
28
45
29
50
30
APPLICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
04/07