F51 Stainless Steel U Channels

Our F51 Stainless Steel U Channels feature an optimized chemical composition that delivers exceptional performance in challenging environments:

Chemical Composition (Weight%):

• Carbon (C): 0.03 max
• Manganese (Mn): 2.0 max
• Phosphorus (P): 0.03 max
• Sulfur (S): 0.02 max
• Silicon (Si): 1 max
• Chromium (Cr): 21-23
• Nickel (Ni): 4.5-6.5
• Molybdenum (Mo): 2.5-3.5
• Nitrogen (N): 0.80-0.20

Performance Properties of Stainless Steel Channel Products

Our Stainless Steel Channel solutions, particularly F51 Stainless Steel U Channels, offer exceptional mechanical and physical properties:

Mechanical Properties (EN 10088-3):

• Proof Stress: 450 Min MPa
• Tensile Strength: 650 to 880 MPa
• Elongation A50 mm: 25 Min %
• Hardness Brinell: 270 Max HB

Physical Properties:

• Density: 7.805 g/cm³
• Thermal Expansion: 13.7 x10-6/K
• Modulus of Elasticity: 200 GPa
• Thermal Conductivity: 19.0 W/m.K
• Electrical Resistivity: 0.85 x10-6 Ω.m

Key Advantages of F51 Stainless Steel U Channels

• Superior strength compared to standard Stainless Steel Channel options
• Enhanced corrosion resistance surpassing Alloy 316L
• Excellent resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in seawater
• High stress corrosion resistance
• Optimized thermal properties

Industry Applications for F51 Stainless Steel U Channels

Our Stainless Steel U Channel products excel in various industries:

• Process industry components
• Marine equipment and shipbuilding
• Oil and gas infrastructure
• Chemical processing facilities
• Pollution control systems
• Wastewater treatment
• Pulp & paper industry
• Food and beverage processing

International Standards and Specifications

Our F51 Stainless Steel U Channels meet multiple international standards:

• ASTM A182 F51 / F60
• ASTM A276 F51 / F60
• ASTM A479 F51
• UNS S31803
• UNS S32205
• WS 1.4462
• AFNOR Z2CND22.05Az And many other global specifications ensuring quality and reliability.