Slow speeds, positive feeds and abundant resulfurized lubricant is significant to success in machinability of Nitronic 50. Speeds and positive feeds are comparable to those employed with 316 or 317 stainless steel are appropriate here. Each and every common machining practice can be utilized in this material. Chips will be tough and stringy and it is recommended these curlers or breakers are utilized.
Applications
Superior corrosion resistance
Almost double the yield strength
Exceptionally low magnetic permeability
Outstanding cryogenic properties
Outstanding corrosion resistance gives Armco's NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel the leading edge for applications where Types 316. 316L, 317 and 317L are only marginal. It's an effective alloy for the petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, fertilizer, nuclear fuel recycling, pulp and paper, textile, food processing and marine industries.
Components using the combination of excellent corrosion resistance and high strength currently include pumps, valves and fittings, fasteners, cables, chains, screens and wire cloth, marine hardware, boat and pump shafting, heat exchanger parts, springs and photographic equipment.
Fastener - High strength, and higher strength fasteners can improve the durability of you equipment
Marine hardware - Mastings, tie downs
Marine and Pump shafts - better corrosion than types 304 and 316, with double the yield strength.
Valves and fittings - better corrosion than types 304 and 316, with double the yield strength.
Down hole rigging - better corrosion than types 304, 316 and 17-4, with double the yield strength in annealed condition.
Reduced cross sections - better corrosion than types 304, 316 and 17-4
Environment
Safety
CSR