Stainless Steel XM-12 (UNS S15500)

Stainless Steel XM-12 (UNS S15500) is a precipitation-hardening stainless steel with excellent performance. It corresponds to the ASTM A 959 - 2004 standard and plays a crucial role in many important industries.

In terms of composition, its main alloying elements include 14.00%-15.50% chromium (Cr), 3.5%-5.5% nickel (Ni), 2.5%-4.5% copper (Cu), and 0.15%-0.45% niobium (Cb), etc. Chromium is the key element to improve the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. It can form a dense oxide film on the surface of the material to prevent the erosion of external corrosive media. Nickel helps to enhance the toughness and workability of the material and improve its comprehensive performance. Copper and niobium participate in the precipitation hardening process to increase the strength and hardness of the steel.

In terms of performance, Stainless Steel XM-12 has excellent corrosion resistance. It can remain stable in various complex chemical environments, effectively resist the erosion of various corrosive media, reduce the corrosion loss of equipment, and extend the service life. After appropriate heat treatment, it also has good strength and hardness and can withstand large loads, meeting the strict requirements of different engineering applications for the mechanical properties of materials.

This product complies with a series of domestic and international standards such as ASTM, AISI, AMS, DIN, EN, JIS, GB, GJB, PN, ASME, and NACE, ensuring the reliability and stability of product quality from the source. Its specifications are very rich, with all conventional specifications available. For special specification requirements, they can also be met through processing customization, re-rolling, and other methods, providing great convenience for customers. There are various product forms, and the in-stock supply covers plates, precision strips, seamless pipes, round bars, flanges, forgings, elbows, welding materials, etc., which can fully meet the diverse needs of different application scenarios.

In practical applications, Stainless Steel XM-12 is widely used in many industries. In industries such as gas processing, petrochemicals, petroleum, and natural gas, it is commonly used to manufacture various reaction equipment, conveying pipelines, storage containers, etc. With its excellent corrosion resistance, it can effectively deal with the erosion of various chemical substances. In the power generation industry, it can be used to manufacture components of steam turbines, boiler pipelines, etc., meeting the strict requirements for material performance in high-temperature and high-pressure environments. In industries such as food processing, fertilizers, and sugar production, due to its safety, hygiene, and corrosion resistance, it has become an ideal material for the manufacture of production equipment.

XM-12 stainless steel corresponding grade

XM-12 stainless steel corresponding grade

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