SS 253 MA Machinability
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Stainless Steel 253 MA
is comparable in attributes to other austenitic heat resisting alloys. Positive feeds and slow speeds joined with huge cutting fluid can minimize this alloy, high tendency to work harden.
Applications
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Burners, Boiler Nozzles
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Petrochemical and refinery tube hangers
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Heat exchangers
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Expansion bellow
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Stack dampers
Chemical Composition %
Grade | C | N | Si | P | S | Cr | Mn | Ni | Ce |
SS 253 MA | 0.05 - 0.10 | 0.14 - 0.20 | 1.4 - 2.0 | 0.04 max | 0.03 max | 20.0 - 22.0 | 0.8 max | 10.0 - 12.0 | 0.03 - 0.08 |
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength (ksi) |
0.2% Yield Strength (ksi) |
Elongation% in 2 inches |
87 | 45 | 40 |