1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Material

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Material

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N (12Cr17Mn6Ni5N, AISI 201) Austenitic Stainless Steel Datasheet

Comprehensive material data for 1Cr17Mn6Ni5N austenitic stainless steel: chemical composition, mechanical and physical properties, equivalent grades, similar materials, and application guidance.

Solution annealing (1010–1120 °C, rapid cooling), hot working, cold working, machining, welding (all common methods except oxyacetylene), deep drawing, stamping

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Introduction

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N (also designated 12Cr17Mn6Ni5N, UNS S20100) is a nickel-saving austenitic stainless steel in which a portion of nickel is replaced by manganese and nitrogen. It offers a favorable combination of strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance, comparable to Type 301 in many environments, but at lower cost due to reduced nickel content. This grade exhibits high work hardening rate during cold forming, good weldability, and excellent deep drawability. It is widely used for applications that require moderate corrosion resistance and high formability, such as kitchenware, architectural trim, automotive components, and general hardware. The steel is typically supplied in the solution-annealed condition.

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of 1Cr17Mn6Ni5N in accordance with GB/T 1220-2007 and GB/T 20878-2007. The alloy relies on manganese and nitrogen to partially substitute nickel while maintaining the austenitic structure and achieving required mechanical properties.

ElementContent (%)Remarks
Carbon (C)≤0.15
Silicon (Si)≤0.75
Manganese (Mn)5.50–7.50
Phosphorus (P)≤0.060
Sulfur (S)≤0.030
Chromium (Cr)16.00–18.00
Nickel (Ni)3.50–5.50
Nitrogen (N)≤0.25
Iron (Fe)Balance

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Thermal and Electrical Physical Properties

Typical physical properties for 1Cr17Mn6Ni5N (AISI 201 type) in the annealed condition. These values are provided as engineering references and may be influenced by specific heat treatment and product form.

PropertyTypical ValueUnitTest Condition / Temperature
Density (ρ)7.80g/cm³ (7800 kg/m³)At 20 °C
Modulus of Elasticity (E)197GPaAt 20 °C
Shear Modulus (G)78GPaAt 20 °C
Poisson's Ratio (ν)0.27–0.30—At 20 °C
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (α)15.710⁻⁶ /K20–100 °C
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (α)16.510⁻⁶ /K20–300 °C
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (α)18.410⁻⁶ /K20–500 °C
Thermal Conductivity (λ)15.1W/(m·K)At 100 °C
Thermal Conductivity (λ)18.3W/(m·K)At 500 °C
Specific Heat Capacity (cₚ)500J/(kg·K)At 20 °C
Electrical Resistivity (ρₑ)0.69µΩ·m (Ω·mm²/m)At 20 °C

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties after solution annealing at 1010–1120 °C followed by water quenching, as specified in GB/T 1220-2007 for bars. The actual properties may vary depending on product form and section size. This grade exhibits high ductility and good strength in the annealed condition.

PropertyRequired ValueUnitTest Condition
Yield Strength (Rp0.2)≥275MPaAt room temperature, after solution treatment
Tensile Strength (Rm)≥520MPaAt room temperature, after solution treatment
Elongation (A)≥40%Gauge length 5.65√S₀
Reduction of Area (Z)≥45%At room temperature
Hardness (HBW)≤241HBWBrinell hardness
Hardness (HRB)≤100HRBRockwell B hardness
Hardness (HV)≤253HVVickers hardness

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Fully Equivalent Grades and Substitution Recommendations

Country/RegionStandardDesignationRemarks
ChinaGB/T 1220, GB/T 2087812Cr17Mn6Ni5N (1Cr17Mn6Ni5N, S35350)Identical composition and requirements
USAASTM A240/A240M201 (UNS S20100)Identical chemical composition
JapanJIS G4304, JIS G4305SUS 201Identical composition, similar properties
InternationalISO 15510X12CrMnNiN17-7-5Matching composition and grade

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Application Introduction

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N is an economical austenitic stainless steel suitable for moderate corrosion resistance and high formability applications. Its cost advantage over conventional Cr-Ni grades makes it attractive for mass-produced components. Key usage areas include:

Product Applications: Cookware (pots, pans, cutlery), Kitchen sinks and countertops, Architectural panels, cladding, and handrails, Automotive decorative trims and exhaust system parts, Food handling and storage equipment, Electrical appliance housings (dishwashers, washing machines), Structural weldments and thin-gauge tubes

Processed into products: Deep-drawn parts (sink bowls, containers), Stamped and pressed components, Welded tubes and pipes for low-pressure fluids, Fasteners (screws, nuts, bolts) for moderate environments, Springs and wire forms (cold-worked to higher strength), Decorative profiles and trims, Exhaust flanges and brackets

Application industries: Architecture and Decoration, Food Processing and Kitchenware, Automotive Manufacturing, General Engineering and Hardware, Household Appliances

1Cr17Mn6Ni5N Austenitic Stainless Steel Similar or Closely Related Alternative Grades

Country/RegionStandardDesignationRemarks
EuropeEN 10088-21.4372 (X8CrMnNiN18-7-5)Slightly lower C (≤0.10), higher Cr (17.5–18.5), comparable properties and corrosion resistance
USAASTM A240202 (UNS S20200)Higher Mn (7.5–10.0) and lower Ni (4.0–6.0); higher strength but austenite less stable; may substitute where higher strength is needed
ChinaGB/T 1220Y12Cr18Ni9 (303)Free-machining austenitic grade with higher sulfur; suitable for components requiring extensive machining

Notes:

Cold working: This grade work hardens rapidly, which can be utilized to increase strength in deep-drawn or formed parts, but may require intermediate annealing for severe forming operations.
Corrosion resistance: Comparable to Type 301 in mild environments; however, in high-humidity chloride-containing conditions, stress corrosion cracking resistance is moderate and may require careful design or post-weld treatment.
Welding: Generally weldable by all common methods except oxyacetylene; filler metal matching (E/ER 201) or slightly alloyed (E/ER 308L) can be used. Post-weld annealing is not normally required for sheet products up to moderate thickness.

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