UNS S38815 / Alloy 825 / 1.4858 Stainless Steel Plate Hot Rolled 3.0 - 40.0mm Thickness

UNS S38815 Stainless steel
UNS S38815 (also known as Alloy 825) is a nickel-iron-chromium alloy with elements such as molybdenum, copper, and titanium added to provide excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature properties. It is especially suitable for strong acid, strong alkali and high temperature environment, and is widely used in chemical industry, oil, natural gas, ocean engineering and other fields.

Main parameter of UNS S38815 Stainless steel

Chemical composition (typical value, %) :

• Nickel (Ni): 38.0-46.0
• Chromium (Cr): 19.5-23.5
• Iron (Fe): margin
• Molybdenum (Mo): 2.5-3.5
• Copper (Cu): 1.5-3.0
• Titanium (Ti): 0.6-1.2
• Carbon (C): ≤0.05
• Manganese (Mn): ≤1.0
• Silicon (Si): ≤0.5
• Sulfur (S): ≤0.03
• Aluminum (Al): ≤0.2

Mechanical properties of UNS S38815 Stainless steel

• Tensile strength (Rm): ≥586 MPa
• Yield strength (Rp0.2): ≥241 MPa
• Elongation (A5): ≥30%
• Hardness (HB): ≤200

Physical properties of UNS S38815 Stainless steel

• Density: 8.14 g/cm³
• Melting point: 1370-1400°C
• Coefficient of thermal expansion (20-100°C): 14.0 x 10⁻⁶/K
• Thermal conductivity (20°C): 11.1W /m·K
• Resistivity (20°C): 1.12Ω ·mm²/m

Peculiarity of UNS S38815 Stainless steel

• Excellent corrosion resistance:Excellent corrosion resistance to strong acids such as sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid and alkaline media.
• Resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.
• High temperature performance:It maintains good mechanical properties and oxidation resistance at high temperatures.
• Stress corrosion cracking resistance:Excellent performance in high temperature and pressure environments, suitable for chemical and petroleum industries.
• Good workability and weldability:Easy to process and form, suitable for the manufacture of complex parts.
• Various welding methods can be used (e.g. TIG, MIG, electrode arc welding).
• Versatility:Suitable for oxidizing and reducing media.

Advantage of UNS S38815 Stainless steel

• Wide applicability:Suitable for various corrosive media and high temperature environment.
• Long life and reliability:Excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical properties extend the service life of the equipment.
• Economy:Reduce maintenance and replacement frequency to reduce long-term costs.
• Environmental protection:Suitable for environmental protection equipment, such as flue gas desulfurization equipment and waste water treatment equipment.

Equal Grade of UNS S38815 Stainless Steel

• UNS S38815
• Alloy 825
• W.N.R.2.4858
• DIN 2.4858
• Incoloy 825

Standard of UNS S38815 Stainless steel
UNS S38815 stainless steel meets the following standards:

• ASTM: UNS S38815
• DIN: DIN 2.4858
• EN: 2.4858
• ISO: ISO 6208

Application field of UNS S38815 Stainless steel

• Chemical Industry:Used in the manufacture of reactors, heat exchangers, pipes, valves, etc.
• Oil and Gas:Used in oil well pipe, conveying pipe, underground equipment, etc.
• Marine Engineering:Suitable for desalination equipment, offshore platform, sea water pump, etc.
• Environmental protection Project:Used for flue gas desulfurization equipment, wastewater treatment equipment, etc.
• The Nuclear industry:Used in nuclear waste disposal equipment and reactor components.
• Food processing:For equipment and containers with high hygiene requirements.

UNS S38815 (Alloy 825) stainless steel is an ideal material for the chemical, oil and gas industries due to its excellent corrosion resistance, high temperature properties and versatility. It is stable in harsh environments, significantly extending equipment life and reducing maintenance costs.