Spherical Stainless Steel Powder 15-5PH Description
Spherical Stainless Steel Powder 15-5PH is martensitic stainless steel, which features higher strength and hardness, along with excellent corrosion resistance. It has good fabricating characteristics and can be age-hardened using a single-step, low-temperature treatment that can be chosen to achieve specific strength and toughness combinations.
Spherical Stainless Steel Powder 15-5PH Specifications
Standard Chemical Composition (wt%)
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C
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<0.07
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Ni
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3.5 to 5.5
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Mn
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<1.0
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Cu
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2.5 to 4.5
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Nb
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0.15 to 0.45
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H
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<0.01
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Si
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<1.0
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N
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<0.10
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Mo
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<0.5
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O
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<0.04
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Cr
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14.0 to 15.5
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P
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<0.03
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Fe
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Bal.
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S
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<0.15
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Spherical Stainless Steel Powder 15-5PH Applications
Spherical Stainless Steel Powder 15-5PH is used for a wide variety of additive manufacturing applications, including rapid tooling, and functional components.
Spherical Stainless Steel Powder 15-5PH Packaging
Our Spherical Stainless Steel Powder 15-5PH is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
Spherical Stainless Steel Powder FAQs
1. What is Spherical Stainless Steel Powder?
Spherical Stainless Steel Powder is a fine metallic powder composed of stainless steel particles with a spherical shape. It is commonly used in additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, coatings, and other industrial applications.
2. How is Spherical Stainless Steel Powder produced?
It is typically manufactured using gas atomization or plasma atomization, which ensures a uniform spherical shape and high purity.
3. What are the advantages of Spherical Stainless Steel Powder?
Excellent Flowability: The spherical shape enhances flow characteristics, making it ideal for 3D printing and powder metallurgy.
High Packing Density: Improves sintering and consolidation efficiency.
Superior Corrosion Resistance: Inherits the corrosion-resistant properties of stainless steel. Good Mechanical Strength: Suitable for applications requiring high wear and impact resistance.
4. What are the common applications of Spherical Stainless Steel Powder?
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): Used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical.
Powder Metallurgy: Helps create high-performance components.
Thermal Spraying & Coatings: Provides wear and corrosion resistance.
Metal Injection Molding (MIM): Enables the production of intricate parts with high precision.