We sell 15-5 PH Stainless Steel in a variety of forms: rod, flat bar, plate, sheet/strip, and wire.
15-5 PH is a martensitic precipitation hardened stainless steel favored by the aerospace industry. Its roles in this industry include:
- Stuctural components
- Gears, shafts, and valves
- Engine parts
- Nuclear reactor components
15-5 PH stainless steel consists of 15% chromium, 5% nickel, and has excellent corrosion resistance. It was specifically designed to be stronger than 17-4 steel, its predecessor, and can be further reinforced by undergoing cold heat treatments. In addition to being used in aerospace, it is also utilized in chemical, paper, and food processing industries.
Chemical Data, Mechanical Properties and Specifications for 15-5PH Stainless Steel
| Chemical Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Element | Minimum | Maximum |
| Carbon | -- | 0.07 |
| Chromium | 14 | 15.5 |
| Copper | 2.5 | 4.5 |
| Iron | Balance | -- |
| Manganese | -- | 1 |
| Nickel | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Niobium | 0.15 | 0.45 |
| Phosphorus | -- | 0.04 |
| Silicon | -- | 1 |
| Sulphur | -- | 0.03 |
| Typical Mechanical Properties | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Temper | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation at Break |
| H900 | 200 ksi | 185 ksi | 10.0% |
| H1050 | 170 ksi | 165 ksi | 12.0% |
| H1150 | 145 ksi | 125 ksi | 15.0% |
| Specifications |
|---|
| AMS 5659, Type 1 (Vac Melt Bar) |
| AMS 5659, Type 2 (ESR Bar) |
| AMS 2300 (Bar) |
| ASTM A564 (Bar) |
| Type XM-12 (Bar) |
| AMS 5862 (Sheet) |
| UNS S15500 |