X6CrNiNb18-10 - Nr. 1.4550

X6CrNiNb18-10 - Nr. 1.4550 Steel

Niobium-Alloyed Austenitic Stainless Steel

Steel with characteristics similar to X6CrNiTi18-10 (AISI 321), in which niobium is the stabilizing element to improve resistance to intercrystalline corrosion.

References and Comparable Standards

Standard Reference: EN 10088-3: 2014 (Hot-rolled and bright products)

EUROPE ITALY GERMANY FRANCE UK USA
EN 10088-3: 2005

(UNI 6900:71)

(DIN 17440 - 85) (NF A 35-573-90) (BS 970 pt.3 -91) AISI
Grade   Werkstoff      
X6CrNiNb18-10 1.4550 X 6 CrNiNb 18 11 X6CrNiNb18-10 1.4550 Z6CNNb18-10 347S31 AISI 347
 

 

Chemical Composition (Cast Analysis) (%)

C / max Si / max Mn / max P / max S / max Cr Nb Ni
0,08 1,00 2,00 0,045 0,015 17,0÷19,0 10x%C÷1,00 9,0÷12,0
 

 

Mechanical Properties - Rough Turned (1X) In The Annealed Condition

Size
(mm)
Hardness HB max* ** Rp 0,2 (MPa) min Rp 1 (MPa) min* Rm (MPa)** A5 (%) min** KV (J) min Resistance to intergranular corrosion
in the delivery condition in the welded condition
d≤100 230 205 240 510÷740 40 100 YES YES
* Only for guidance.
** The maximum HB values may be raised by 100HB
or the tensile strenght value may be raised by 200 MPa
and the minimum A% value may be lowered to 20% for bars of ≤35 mm.
 

 

Working Temperatures Recommended

Operation °C
Hot forgings deformation 900÷1150
Solution annealing (water, air) 1020÷1120
Published: 01 January 2025 | Last Updated: 08 June 2026
Published: 01 January 2025 | Last Updated: 08 June 2026
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