Alloy Grade UNS: CF8 – Austenitic Stainless Steel

  • Overview

    The CF8 alloy, an austenitic stainless steel, is probably the most widely used alloy of all stainless steel grades. Austenitic stainless steel is one of five types of stainless steel. Common characteristics are the ability to harden during heat treatment and making the alloy non-magnetic. An iron-chromium-nickel alloy, it combines good strength and ductility with excellent corrosion resistance. It contains between 8-11% nickel and a maximum amount of .08% carbon. It has good machining and welding characteristics but should be re-annealed after welding or exposure to temperatures between 800° and 1600° F to restore full corrosion resistance. It also has good low-temperature strength and processability. CF8 alloy is very similar to 304 stainless steels.

  • Typical Uses

    A general-purpose corrosion-resistant alloy used for flanges, rolls, sleeves, marine fittings, bearings, heat exchangers, pulp & paper equipment, alloy bearing, paper application devices, rings, tubes, pump and valve components, sanitary fittings, and chemical and food processing equipment.

  • MetalTek Grade

    MTEK 304

Similar Specifications

Cast UNS: J92600

Wrought UNS: S30400

Wrought Grade: 304

Cast Grade: CF8

Cast ASTM: A351, A743, A744

Typical Chemical Composition (% by wt.)

Aluminum: n/a

Carbon: 0.08

Chromium: 18-21

Manganese: 1.5

Iron: n/a

Copper: n/a

Nickel: 8.0-11.0

Lead: n/a

Tin: n/a

Silicon: 2

Zinc: n/a

Minimum Mechanical Properties

Tensile, ksi

0

Tensile, MPa

0

Yield, ksi

0

Yield, MPa

0

Elongation

0%

Heat Treatment: Solution Anneal

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