Product Description: Stainless Steel M152 / UNS S16452
Stainless steel M152 (UNS S16452) is a high-strength martensitic stainless steel designed for use in demanding applications involving high loads and aggressive environments. The material combines excellent strength, good corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, making it suitable for critical components.
General Technical Characteristics
M152 steel is characterized by high strength, good hardness after heat treatment, and resistance to corrosion in moderately aggressive environments. It responds well to quenching and tempering, ensuring stable performance characteristics.
Key properties:
- high strength
- good corrosion resistance
- high hardness after heat treatment
- wear resistance
Chemical Composition
The composition includes alloying elements that provide its performance:
- Carbon (C): approx. 0.12–0.18%
- Chromium (Cr): 15.0–17.0%
- Nickel (Ni): may be present
- Molybdenum (Mo): may be added
- Manganese (Mn) and Silicon (Si): in moderate amounts
- Sulfur (S) and Phosphorus (P): minimal content
Chromium ensures corrosion resistance, while additional elements improve strength and wear resistance.
Mechanical Properties
After heat treatment, the steel typically demonstrates:
- tensile strength: up to 900–1100 MPa
- high hardness
- wear resistance
- reliability under dynamic loads
Applications
M152 stainless steel is used for manufacturing:
- shafts and axles
- fasteners
- pump and compressor components
- parts operating in aggressive environments
It is widely used in mechanical engineering, energy, and chemical industries.
Features
Key advantages include:
- high strength
- good corrosion resistance
- wear resistance
- versatility in applications
Supply Formats and Standards
The material is supplied in various forms:
- round bars
- bars
- forgings
The steel complies with:
- ASTM A276
- ASTM A479 (UNS S16452)
M152 stainless steel is an excellent choice for manufacturing components where high strength, corrosion resistance, and operational reliability are essential.
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