AUSTENITIC STAINLESS REACHES INTO NEW MARKET

The average annual growth rate for nickel stainless was 9 pct compared to less than 2 pct for the non-nickel grades. Reasons for increased specification include relative freedom from joining limitations by strict welding parameters, good formability, high corrosion resistance and high toughness and ductility (especially for cryogenic applications). Mechanical properties are listed in chart form.

• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Publication Date: 1974-10-28

Media Info

• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Iron Age
  • Volume: 214
  • Issue Number: 18
  • Publisher: Chilton Company

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alloy steel; Corrosion protection; High strength steel; Light vehicles; Stainless steel; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095265
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1975 12:00AM