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AISI Type SS-920 stainless steel is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum-copper alloy intended primarily for use at elevated temperatures, such as in heat exchangers, boilers and aerospace applications. This alloy is still relatively new in the stainless steel market and there is limited information available on its composition, physical and mechanical properties and application.
Chemical composition of SS-920 according to American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) includes:
• Carbon (C) - 0.02%
• Silicon (Si) - 11.20%
• Chromium (Cr) - 20.00%
• Nickel (Ni) - 21.50%
• Molybdenum (Mo) - 2.00%
• Del Or (Cu) - 0.50%
• Manganese (Mn) - 1.00%
• Phosphorus (P) - 0.040%
• Sulfur (S) - 0.030%
• Tin (Sn) - 0.00%
• Iron (Fe) - Bal.
Corrosion resistance of SS-920 is provided by the Chromium (Cr) content which is present at a minimum of 20.00%. Nickel (Ni) content further improves corrosion resistance and gives additional strength to the alloy. The Molybdenum (Mo) and Copper (Cu) content helps to provide mechanical strength and improve the high-temperature properties of the alloy, thus providing good oxidation resistance. Additionally, SS-920 exhibits high tensile and creep strength which makes it suitable for service temperatures up to 750°F (400°C).
The addition of relatively high Silicon (Si) content further improves the high- temperature, oxidation and non-scaling properties of the alloy.
Though SS-920 has good creep strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures, it is not suitable for service in sulfur-containing environments such as hydrochloric acid and alkaline solutions. Thus, the alloy is best suited for application in neutral pH aqueous solutions and those that contain chlorides.
Applications for AISI Type SS-920 include components for aircraft and aviation engines and gas turbines, heat exchangers and cladding for textile and paper industries. The alloy is also used in medical and nuclear industry thanks to its high corrosion-resistance and mechanical strength.
AISI Type SS-920 stainless steel is not maintained in the inventory of many steel suppliers and it is difficult to obtain the alloy quickly. Thus, precautions should be taken in the selection of the alloy and to assure that the intended application and processing conditions are compatible with providing the desired characteristics.
References
1. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), AISI Type SS-920, Accessed on: 30 April 2018.
2. Bhansali, M. (2017), Stainless Steel SS 920 - Composition, Properties and Applications, Accessed on: 30 April 2018.
3. Steel Distribution Services (2018), SS-920, Accessed on: 30 April 2018.
4. The Atlas Steels (2018), AISI Type 920 (SS-920), Accessed on: 30 April 2018.