ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 Introduce

ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 is an international standard that specifies requirements for chromium and chromium-nickel stainless steel plate, sheet, and strip for pressure vessels and for general applications. It applies to the following grades: type 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, and 347, for rolled and forged products; and type 304H, 347H, 17-4PH, 630, and 631/N08367, for hot- and cold-rolled sheet and strip.

Smelting temperature:1538°C - 1734°C

Application:Heat-resistant chrome and chrome-nickel stainless steel sheets, sheets and strips for pressure vessels

ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Titanium (Ti)0.10000.6000
Chromium (Cr)17.500018.5000
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0400
Sulfur (S)-0.0150
Manganese (Mn)-1.0000
Silicon (Si)-1.0000
Carbon (C)-0.0300

ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 Material Mechanical Properties

ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 is a popular steel grade used. It is widely used in chromium and chromium-nickel stainless steel plate, sheet, and strip for pressure vessels and for general applications. ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 steel has excellent mechanical properties, including excellent tensile and yield strength. It also has very good corrosion resistance and is used widely in many application fields.

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 537 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 841 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku23(J)
ElongationA44%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ31%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)332

ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)22472275
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-439-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--14
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-32.332.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-221-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.43--
Deity (kg/dm³)--233
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--244

ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 Material Machining Technology

ASTM A240/A240M A240 S43940 steel is an iron-based alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium by mass. It has high corrosion resistance, strength, and durability, making it an excellent choice for industrial applications. Due to its corrosion resistance, stainless steel is often used in medical and food applications, as well as in a variety of building products.