Stainless Steel 330 (UNS N08330)

Introduction

Stainless steels are called as high-alloy steels. Due to the presence of large amounts of chromium in the range of 4 to 30%, they have high corrosion resistance than other steels. Stainless steels are classified into martensitic, ferritic and austenitic based on their crystalline structure. However, stainless steels present in the form of a combination of martensitic and austenitic steels are known as precipitation-hardened steels.

The following datasheet will provide more details about grade 330 stainless steel, which has high strength and resistance to carburization and oxidation at 1200°C (2200°F).

General Properties

Alloy 330 is an austenitic, nickel-chromium-iron-silicon alloy that has outstanding resistance to oxidation and carburization up to 2200°F with high strength. The excellent resistance to oxidation and carburization is provided by the high nickel and chromium content of the alloy, further enhanced by its silicon content. Alloy 330’s ultra high nickel content of 34 to 37% also provides high resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking and embrittlement from the precipitation of sigma phase in most furnace atmospheres. Alloy 330 also has a low coefficient of expansion, excellent ductility, and high strength.

Applications:

Alloy 330 is extensively used in high temperature environments where resistance to the combined effects of thermal cycling and carburization is necessary. Applications include:

• Chemical and Petrochemical Processing: cracked ammonia components, petrochemical furnace parts, heat exchangers, flares, etc
• Thermal Processing: heat-treat furnace containers & compartments, high temperature fans, salt pots, etc
• Ore Processing: perlite system and equipment
• Power Generation: boiler fixtures, gas turbine components, etc

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• Plate shearing
• Saw cutting
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• Machine cut rings and discs

Corrosion Resistance:

• Provides high level of corrosion resistance especially with regards to oxidation, carburization, and nitridation
• Has great oxidation resistance and resists scale formation up to about 2000°F due to its chromium and nickel content
• Excellent resistance to carburization due to its 34 to 37% nickel and silicon content
• Exhibits resistance to nitrogen containing atmospheres where the oxygen content is low
• High nickel content also makes it highly resistant to chloride stress corrosion cracking and sigma phase embrittlement

Hardening:

Alloy 330 will not respond to heat treatment; will only harden upon cold work

Machinability

Rigid mounts, sulfurized lubricants, positive feeds and slow speeds are recommended for machining grade 330 stainless steel.

Welding

Grade 330 stainless steel can be welded using GAW techniques.

Hot Working

Hot working of grade 330 stainless steel can be performed at 1149 to 1177°C (2100 to 2150°F).

Cold Working

It is difficult to perform cold working in grade 330 stainless steel as the steel has high strength and work hardening rate. However, this steel can be cold worked using strong forces.

Annealing

Grade 330 stainless steel can be annealed at 1121 to 1204°C (2050 to 2200°F).

Chemical Properties:

Element	Average Nominal %
Chromium	18.00 – 22.00
Nickel	34.00 37.00
Carbon	0.08 Max
Silicon	1.00 – 1.50
Manganese	2.00 Max
Phosphorus	0.03 Max
Sulfur	0.03 Max
Copper	1.00 Max
Iron	Balance

Mechanical Properties:

Tensile Strength – ksi (min.)	0.2% Offset Yield Strength – ksi (min.)	Elongation in 2 inches – % (min.)	Hardness – Rockwell B
70	30	30	90

Physical Properties:

Density (lb. / cu. in.)	Specific Gravity	Specific Heat (Btu/lb Deg F – [32-212 Deg F])	Magnetic Permeability	Modulus of Elasticity Tension
0.289	7.99	0.11	1.02	28.5

Other Designations

Other designations that are equivalent to grade 330 stainless steel include the following.

• AMS 5592
• AMS 5716
• ASTM B366
• ASTM B511
• ASTM B512
• ASTM B535
• ASTM B536
• ASTM B546
• ASTM B710
• ASTM B739
• DIN 1.4333
• DIN 1.4864
• SAE 30330
• SAE J405 (30330)
• SAE J412 (30330)

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