
Special steels for aviation and aerospace
Special steels for aviation and aerospace are engineered steels designed to provide controlled mechanical properties and reliable performance in demanding service. Their alloying and heat-treatment capabilities support components that require a combination of strength, toughness and fatigue resistance, including aircraft structures and engine parts.
| Grade | Material no. | C | Si | P | S | Mn | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4014 | 1.4014 | 0,17-0,22 | ≤1,00 | 0,035 | 0,03 | ≤1,00 | 12,0-14,0 |
| X15CrNi17-3 | 1.4044 | 0,12-0,20 | ≤1,00 | 0,035 | 0,025 | ≤1,00 | 15,0-18,0 |
| 1.4304 | 1.4304 | ≤0,12 | ≤1,00 | 0,045 | 0,03 | ≤2,00 | 17,0-19,0 |
| S30400 | 1.4314 | ≤0,07 | ≤1,00 | 0,045 | 0,03 | ≤2,00 | 17,0-19,0 |
| S30100 | 1.4324 | ≤0,12 | ≤1,00 | 0,045 | 0,03 | ≤2,00 | 16,0-18,0 |
| X3CrNiMoAl13-8-2 | 1.4534 | ≤0,05 | ≤0,10 | 0,01 | 0,008 | ≤0,10 | 12,25-13,25 |
| S30347 | 1.4544 | ≤0,08 | ≤1,00 | 0,035 | 0,025 | ≤2,00 | 17,0-19,0 |
| X5CrNiCu15-5 | 1.4545 | ≤0,07 | ≤1,00 | 0,03 | 0,015 | ≤1,00 | 15,0-15,5 |
| X5CrNiNb18-10 | 1.4546 | ≤0,08 | ≤1,00 | 0,045 | 0,03 | ≤2,00 | 17,0-19,0 |
| X5CrNiCuNb17-4-4 | 1.4548 | ≤0,07 | ≤1,00 | 0,025 | 0,025 | ≤1,00 | 15,0-17,5 |
| GX5CrNiCuNb16-4 | 1.4549 | ≤0,06 | 0,50-1,00 | 0,04 | 0,03 | ≤0,70 | 15,5-16,7 |
| S17700 | 1.4564 | ≤0,09 | ≤1,00 | 0,04 | 0,03 | ≤1,00 | 16,0-18,0 |
| S15700 | 1.4574 | ≤0,09 | ≤1,00 | 0,04 | 0,03 | ≤1,00 | 14,0-16,0 |
| S64152 | 1.4933 | 0,08-0,13 | ≤0,35 | 0,03 | 0,025 | 0,50-0,90 | 11,0-12,5 |
| X4NiCrTiMoV26-15 | 1.4943 | ≤0,06 | ≤1,00 | 0,025 | 0,015 | ≤2,00 | 13,5-16,0 |
| GX15CrNiCo21-20-20 | 1.4957 | ≤0,20 | ≤1,00 | 0,035 | 0,025 | 1,00-2,00 | 20,0-22,5 |
| G93106 | 1.5924 | 0,14-0,19 | ≤0,40 | 0,035 | 0,035 | 0,40-0,60 | 1,40-1,70 |
| K44414 | 1.5934 | 0,15-0,20 | 0,15-0,40 | 0,035 | 0,035 | 0,40-0,60 | 1,80-2,10 |
| K93120 | 1.6354 | ≤0,03 | ≤0,10 | 0,01 | 0,01 | ≤0,10 | — |
| X2NiCoMo18-12 | 1.6355 | ≤0,03 | ≤0,10 | 0,01 | 0,01 | ≤0,10 | — |
| X2NiCoMoTi18-12-4 | 1.6356 | ≤0,03 | ≤0,10 | 0,01 | 0,01 | ≤0,10 | — |
| X2NiCoMo18-9-5 | 1.6358 | ≤0,03 | ≤0,10 | 0,01 | 0,01 | ≤0,10 | — |
| X2NiCoMo18-8-5 | 1.6359 | ≤0,03 | ≤0,10 | 0,01 | 0,01 | ≤0,10 | — |
| 1.6604 | 1.6604 | 0,26-0,34 | 0,15-0,40 | 0,025 | 0,025 | 0,30-0,60 | 1,80-2,30 |
| 32NiCrMo12-5 | 1.6655 | 0,29-0,36 | 0,15-0,40 | 0,025 | 0,025 | 0,25-0,50 | 1,20-1,50 |
| 1.6657 | 1.6657 | 0,11-0,17 | ≤0,40 | 0,025 | 0,035 | 0,30-0,60 | 0,80-1,10 |
| G93150 | 1.6658 | 0,12-0,17 | 0,15-0,40 | 0,015 | 0,01 | 0,30-0,60 | 0,80-1,10 |
| G43370 | 1.6944 | 0,35-0,40 | 0,15-0,35 | 0,015 | 0,01 | 0,50-0,80 | 0,65-0,90 |
| 1.6964 | 1.6964 | ≤0,03 | ≤0,10 | 0,01 | 0,01 | ≤0,10 | 11,0-13,0 |
| K91283 | 1.6974 | 0,29-0,34 | ≤0,10 | 0,01 | 0,01 | 0,10-0,35 | 0,90-1,10 |
| 25CrMo4 | 1.7214 | 0,22-0,29 | 0,15-0,35 | 0,02 | 0,015 | 0,50-0,80 | 0,90-1,20 |
| J24056 | 1.7254 | 0,23-0,28 | 0,30-0,50 | 0,02 | 0,015 | 0,50-0,70 | 0,80-1,10 |
| 15CDV6 | 1.7734 | 0,12-0,18 | ≤0,20 | 0,02 | 0,015 | 0,80-1,10 | 1,25-1,50 |
| 1.7736 | 1.7736 | 0,12-0,18 | ≤0,20 | 0,02 | 0,005 | 0,80-1,10 | 1,25-1,50 |
| 1.7784 | 1.7784 | 0,38-0,43 | 0,80-1,00 | 0,015 | 0,01 | 0,20-0,40 | 4,75-5,25 |
| G61500 | 1.8154 | 0,47-0,55 | 0,15-0,40 | 0,035 | 0,035 | 0,70-1,10 | 0,90-1,20 |
| K24065 | 1.8514 | 0,26-0,34 | ≤0,40 | 0,025 | 0,025 | 0,40-0,70 | 2,30-2,70 |
| 1.8544 | 1.8544 | 0,30-0,37 | 0,20-0,50 | 0,025 | 0,025 | 0,50-0,80 | 1,00-1,30 |
| 1.8564 | 1.8564 | 0,28-0,35 | 0,10-0,40 | 0,025 | 0,02 | 0,40-0,70 | 2,80-3,30 |
Standards covering this category
18Property ranges
17| Property | Unit | Min | Max | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReH | N/mm² | 345 | 355 | 1 |
| Rm | N/mm² | 580 | 1400 | 3 |
| A80 | % | 19 | 19 | 1 |
| Re | N/mm² | 650 | 835 | 2 |
| A5 | % | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| Z | % | 20 | 50 | 2 |
| KCU | kJ/m² | 250 | 980 | 2 |
| HB | — | 166 | 269 | 2 |
| HV | — | 175 | 435 | 1 |
| rho | g/cm³ | 7.76 | 7.95 | 39 |
| E | GPa | 139 | 200 | 1 |
| alpha | 10^-6/K | 11.7 | 13.9 | 1 |
| lambda | W/(m·K) | 30 | 36 | 1 |
| Ac1 | °C | 700 | 700 | 1 |
| Ac3 | °C | 810 | 810 | 1 |
| Ar3 | °C | 400 | 400 | 1 |
| Ar1 | °C | 350 | 350 | 1 |
Derived from 39 grades in this category with a recorded value.
Composition range
17| Property | Unit | Min | Max | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | % | 0.003 | 0.01 | 1 |
| C | % | 0.03 | 0.55 | 39 |
| N | % | 0.01 | 0.2 | 4 |
| Al | % | 0.05 | 1.5 | 10 |
| Si | % | 0.1 | 1 | 39 |
| P | % | 0.01 | 0.045 | 39 |
| S | % | 0.005 | 0.035 | 39 |
| Ti | % | 0.1 | 2 | 8 |
| V | % | 0.06 | 0.6 | 9 |
| Cr | % | 0.65 | 22.5 | 34 |
| Mn | % | 0.1 | 2 | 39 |
| Co | % | 4.25 | 21 | 8 |
| Ni | % | 0.3 | 27 | 33 |
| Cu | % | 0.5 | 5 | 4 |
| Nb | % | 0.15 | 1.25 | 3 |
| Mo | % | 0.15 | 5.5 | 26 |
| W | % | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Derived from 39 grades in this category with a recorded value.
Heat treatment
1| Operation | MinTemperature (°C) | MaxTemperature (°C) | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| soft_annealing | — | — | 1 |






