Description

Chemical Composition (wt %, max unless range given)
C Mn P S Si Cr Ni
<=0.08 <=2.00 <=0.030 <=0.030 1.50-2.50 17.0-19.0 17.5-18.5
Mechanical Properties (annealed tube)
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation Hardness
>=515 MPa >=205 MPa >=40 % <=217 HB
Physical Properties (typical)
Density Melting Point Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Modulus of Elasticity
8.00 g/cm3 1398-1453 °C 16.7 μm/m·°C 16.2 W/m·°C 193 GPa

XM-15 Stainless Steel Wire

High-silicon austenitic stainless steel wire; silicon content 1.5-2.5%; special composition design provides unique high-temperature oxidation resistance for furnace element lead wire and thermocouple sheaths.

Chemical Composition (wt %, max unless range given)
C Mn P S Si Cr Ni
<=0.08 <=2.00 <=0.030 <=0.030 1.50-2.50 17.0-19.0 17.5-18.5
Mechanical Properties (annealed tube)
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation Hardness
>=515 MPa >=205 MPa >=40 % <=217 HB
Physical Properties (typical)
Density Melting Point Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Modulus of Elasticity
8.00 g/cm3 1398-1453 °C 16.7 μm/m·°C 16.2 W/m·°C 193 GPa