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Seamless circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 2: Stainless steel

X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2, 1.4580, AISI 316Cb, UNS S31640 used for fasteners, heat exchangers, coolers, tanks, pumps, pipelines and similar equipment of refineries, paper mills, food processing plants and chemical plants

X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2, 1.4580, AISI 316Cb, UNS S31640 Application:used for fasteners, heat exchangers, coolers, tanks, pumps, pipelines and similar equipment of refineries, paper mills, food processing plants and chemical plants
Category Type Grade Microstructure Designations
Grades Stainless Steels X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2, 1.4580, AISI 316Cb, UNS S31640 Austenite European - EN , EN 10028-7 | EN 10088-1 | EN 10088-2 | EN 10088-3 | EN 10216-5 (2004) | EN 10272 | EN 10297-2 (2005) |
Chemical composition(mass fraction)(wt.%)
Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.080
Si - 1.00
Mn - 2.00
P - 0.045
S - 0.015
Cr 16.50 18.50
Mo 2.00 2.50
Ni 10.50 13.50
Nb 10×C 1.00
Mechanical properties of grade X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2, 1.4580, AISI 316Cb, UNS S31640
Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
545 (≥) 647 (≥) 41 43 42 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 424
Physical properties of grade X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2, 1.4580, AISI 316Cb, UNS S31640
Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
553 (≥) 445 (≥) 34 43 14 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 214
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
563 849 912
X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2, 1.4580, AISI 316Cb, UNS S31640 Range of products
Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED
Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Grade)
Grade Standard Country Application
X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 B.S. UK
Seamless circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 2: Stainless steel
1.4580 B.S. UK
Seamless circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 2: Stainless steel
X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 AFNOR France
Seamless circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 2: Stainless steel
1.4580 AFNOR France
Seamless circular steel tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 2: Stainless steel
X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 ISO International
Stainless steels - Chemical composition
X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2, 1.4580, AISI 316Cb, UNS S31640 EN European
used for fasteners, heat exchangers, coolers, tanks, pumps, pipelines and similar equipment of refineries, paper mills, food processing plants and chemical plants
316Cb UNS USA
Chemical compositions of SAE wrought stainless steels
A 167 Type 316Cb SAE USA
Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A 240 Type 316Cb SAE USA
Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
A 276 316Cb SAE USA
Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A 314 316Cb SAE USA
Stainless Steel Billets and Bars for Forging
A 368 Type 316Cb SAE USA
Stainless Steel Wire Strand
A 478 Type 316Cb SAE USA
Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Weaving and Knitting Wire
A 479 316Cb SAE USA
Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels
A 959 Type 316Cb SAE USA
Standard Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade Compositions for Wrought Stainless Steels