Crucible 17Cr-4Ni is a precipitation-hardening stainless steel which is capable of a high strength and hardness levels after a relatively simple heat-treatment procedure. This grade is martensitic and magnetic in both the solution-treated and precipitation-hardened conditions. It has high resistance to crack propagation, good transverse properties, and corrosion resistance is normally superior to the regular martensitic chromium-type of stainless steel. Because of the single low-temperature (900-1150°F) precipitation-hardening heat treatment of this grade, scaling and distortion are virtually eliminated. This enables materials to be finish machined to close tolerance prior to heat treatment. Information provided by Crucible Specialty Metals. |