GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb Introduce

GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb Stainless Steel is a type of austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel widely used for various industrial and mechanical systems. It is composed mainly of iron, chromium, nickel and molybdenum. Its unique combination of properties provides a number of advantages, including corrosion and abrasion resistance, superior strength and ductility, and excellent thermal conductivity. These properties make it suitable for many industrial and mechanical applications, such as automobile exhaust systems, medical equipment, power plants, and domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.

Smelting temperature:1813°C - 1428°C

Application:Stainless steel and heat resistant steel grades and chemical composition

GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Niobium (Nb)0.80001.1000
Chromium (Cr)17.000019.0000
Nickel (Ni)9.000012.0000
Sulfur (S)-0.0300
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0400
Manganese (Mn)-2.0000
Silicon (Si)-1.0000
Carbon (C)-0.0800
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0350
Nickel (Ni)0.80001.1000
Silicon (Si)-0.7500
Niobium (Nb)0.80001.0000
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0450
Nickel (Ni)9.000013.0000
Niobium (Nb)-1.1000
Niobium (Nb)-1.1000
Molybdenum (Mo)3.00004.0000
Niobium (Nb)-1.1000
Niobium (Nb)-1.0000
Niobium (Nb)-1.0000
Niobium (Nb)-1.1000
Niobium (Nb)-1.1000

GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb Material Mechanical Properties

GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb steel has superior mechanical properties compared to ordinary steel. It has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and good levels of stiffness, ductility, and machinability. Its mechanical properties are largely dependent on the grade, with higher grades having higher strength and lower ductility.

The mechanical properties of the GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 446 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 841 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku24(J)
ElongationA22%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ22%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)122

GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)22943546
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-342-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--22
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-43.324.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-421-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.11--
Deity (kg/dm³)--132
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--231

GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb Material Machining Technology

The machining of GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb steel is an important process in the manufacturing of various mechanical components and industrial products. GB/T 20878 06Cr18Ni11Nb steel is a high-quality alloy steel with a high carbon content, which makes it an excellent choice for machining and fabrication. Its high carbon content also makes it an excellent choice for parts that require strength and durability.