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SAE AMS · United States / Aerospace · 6 grades

5506

The designation 5506 is carried by 6 different grades. Compare them on the elements that actually differ, then open the one your print means.

Which of the 6 do you want?

This name is carried by several grades. The elements shown are the ones whose values actually differ across the set — the ones that decide the question. Values are the source text verbatim; an em dash means no value on file for that element on that grade, not zero.

GradeMaterial no.CategoryDesignationsC%S%Cr%Mn%
X45Cr131.35411.3Others170,43-0,500,01512,5-14,5≤1,00
1.40211.40211.4Stainless steels560,16-0,250,01512,0-14,0≤1,00
X30Cr131.40281.4Stainless steels670,26-0,350,01512,0-14,0≤1,50
X38Cr131.40311.4Stainless steels560,36-0,420,01512,5-14,5≤1,00
1.40341.40341.4Stainless steels460,43-0,500,01512,5-14,5≤1,00
X52Cr131.40381.4Stainless steels160,48-0,550,0312,5-14,5≤1,00

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