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NTK STAINLESS STEEL

NIPPON METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

NTK R-40

1. Chemical composition (%) : Table 1

Table 1
JIS C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo N
7.50- 26.00- 3.50- 0.30-
NTK R-40 SUS329J4L 0.030 1.00 1.50 0.040 0.030
5.50 24.00 2.50 0.08

2. General characteristics :

NTK R-40(SUS329J4L) is a high chromium stainless steel containing nickel and molybdenum, having
duplex structure of austenite and ferrite. It shows excellent resistance to pitting corrosion and stress corrosion
cracking by solution containing chlorides.
NTK R-40 has higher mechanical strength compared with Type 304.

3. Applications :

Water tanks, Tubing for deep sour oil , gas wells and chemical tanker, Other chemical equipment.

4. Forms available :

Plate, Sheet, Strip

5. Physical properties (annealed condition) : Table 2

Table 2
Modulus of elasticity 103N/mm2 190
Basically mass kg/mmm2 7.80
Specific electrical resistance(20) cm 79
Specific heat (0100) J/gcm 0.50
Thermal conductivity (0100) W/cm 0.19
Mean coefficient of (20100) 10-6/ 11.5
thermal expansion (30300) 13.0
Melting point range 14101490
Magnetism Ferromagnetic

6. Mechanical properties : Table 3 & 4

Table 3 Typical mechanical properties at room temperature (annealed condition)

Hot rolled plate Cold rolled sheet
Tensile strength N/mm 2 818 882
Proof stress N/mm2 622 701
Elongation % 28 25
Hardness Hv 250 275
Bending R=t 180deg. no cracking no cracking
Thickness of test piece : Plate 6mm Sheet 2mm

Table 4 Typical short-time elevated temperature tensile strength

Test temperature () room 100 200 300 400
temp.
Tensile strength (N/mm2) 818 780 750 770 760
Thickness of test piece : 6mm

7. Corrosion resistance :

7.1 Acid resistance :

NTK R-40 has superior resistance to environment containing hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and
chloride at high temperature.
NTK R-40 has better resistance to nitric, sulfuric, acetic and phosphoric acids than Type 316.

The result of 5% sulfuric acid boil solution test are shown in Table 5.

Table 5 Result of 5% sulfuric acid boil solution test

Designation of grade NTK R-40 SUS 316 SUS 317
Corrosion ratio (g/m2h) 0.38 9.33 4.56

7.2 Intergranular resistance :

NTK R-40 has no danger of intergranular attack frequently seen on austenitic stainless steels.
 7.3 Pitting corrosion :
NTK R-40 has very good resistance to pitting corrosion. The results of ferric chloride test and the results of
pitting and crevice corrosion potential measurements in NaCl solution are shown in Table 6 & 7.

Table 6 Results of ferric chloride test

Designation of grade NTK R-40 SUS 316
Corrosion ratio (g/m2h) 0.01 5.1
Test solution : 10 % FeCl3 + 0.05 N NaCl
Temperature : 30 Time : 24 hr

Table 7 Results of pitting and crevice corrosion

Potential measurement (V vs. SCE)
Designation of grade NTK R-40 SUS 316 SUS 304
Pitting potential 1.0 0.45 0.30
Crevice potential 1.0 0.20 0.10
air open, Test solution : 3.5 % NaCl, Temperature : 30

7.4 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) :

Resistance of NTK R-40 to SCC due to chloride solutions is superior to those of Type 304 and 316 steels.

8. Embrittlement :

Heating NTK R-40 around 850 increase brittlement from precipitation of sigma phase.
NTK R-40 is subject to embrittlement at room temperature after exposure around 475.
So, It is generally used at temperature of under 350 .

9. Workability :

9.1 Cold workability :

When cold working such as bending or forming is performed, it must be taken into account that NTK R-40
has high mechanical strength and susceptibility to notch cracking.

9.2 Heat treatment :

About 1050 heating with quick cooling is suitable for annealing after hot or cold working and welding.

9.3 Weldability :
NTK R-40 can be easily welded as well as ordinary austenitic stainless steels such as Type 304. The
deposition efficiency of rods should be more 50 % in TIG arc welding.

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