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ASTM A 480 Standard for Stainless Flat-rolled Sheet, Strip & Plate

A summary of the general requirements of this standard and order form for pdf down-load.

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ASTM A582/A582M-05 Standard Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars

A summary of the general requirements of this standard and order form for pdf download.

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BSSA Guide to Stainless Steel Specifications

Publication available in hard-copy form from BSSA The specified compositions and mechanical properties of over 160 “EN” stainless steel grades within 18 current BSEN standards are tabulated. BSEN standards covered include sheet, plate, bars, rods, sections, springs, forgings for pressure purposes, fasteners and so on.

Source: British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)
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Comparison of compositions of stainless steel grades

This datasheet compares UNS grades 316S12 and 316S16 with 316S11, 316S13, 316S31 and 316S33. Comparisons are also made with EN grades 1.4404, 1.4432, 1.4401 and 1.4436

Source: British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)
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Design Guidelines for the Selection & Use of Stainless Steels

This AISI publication helps designers better understand the large family of corrosion-resistant stainless steels. Describes typical corrosion modes, and how to select materials to minimize or prevent corrosion. Forty-seven figures help illustrate important characteristics of and end-use applications for 57 different stainless steel types, including chemical compositions, physical and mechanical properties, properties at elevated temperatures, and heat-transfer characteristics.

Source: Nickel Institute
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European Standardisation

This datasheet discusses the principal parts of EN10088 which, in 1988, replaced several older national standards

Source: British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)
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STAINLESS STEEL OVERVIEW: GLOSSARY

A glossary of terms related to stainless steel.

Source: Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA)
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Grades and Typical Codes

This summary table provides a comparison of similar standards for some of the popular grades. ASTM (USA), DIN (Germany) and JIS (Japan) standards are cross-referenced.

Source: ZHEJIANG TSINGSHAN IRON & STEEL CO.,LTD.
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International Conversion Table For Stainless Steel

Table published by Middle East Steel which provides cross-referenced standards, with typical chemical composition and mechanical properties for a range of popular grades.

Source: Middle East Steel
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International Standards Comparison

A tabular comparison of the principal standards for stainless steels from American, European and Asian countries.

Source: New Zealand Stainless Steels Development Association (NZSSDA)
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Material datasheets

This table provides a handy summary of the popular nomenclature for stainless steel surface finishes. A visual representation is also included to show the reflected images from each type of finish.

Source: Edelstahlwerke Südwestfalen GmbH
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Material Property Data, via international standards

Property data for 2080 grades of stainless steel included in a large database of metal standards provided by the Massachusetts Materials Research Inc.

Source: Material Property Data
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Specifier’s Guide to EN Standards for Stainless Long Products

Special BSSA report to provide buyers and specifiers with clear guidelines for specifying stainless long products to the latest European standards

Source: British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)
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Stainless Steel Fastener Grades to BS EN ISO 3506

BSENISO 3506 replaces BS6105. Part 1 covers bolts, screw and studs, part 2 nuts and part 4 tapping screws. Grades A1 to A5 are described and fastener grade selection is covered in annexes to the standards. The standards lists grades 1.4439 1.4539 (904L) 1.4529 (6% molybdenum austenitic) and 1.4462 (2205) as suitable for reducing the risk of chloride induced stress corrosion cracking failures in applications such as indoor swimming pools.

Source: British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA)
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Stainless Steel Surface Treatment

This explains about method and application of basic surface treatment briefly. Attached pictures are interesting. Because they show the appearance which things reflect on each surface.

Source: POSCO
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Stainless Steel Surface Treatment

This table provides a handy summary of the popular nomenclature for stainless steel surface finishes. A visual representation is also included to show the reflected images from each type of finish

Source: Steel N
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Steel Grades, Properties and Global Standards

This Outokumpu publication provides a cross-reference of several international standards, as well as details of composition, mechanical and physical properties. A listing is also given of some established design codes for various types of stainless steel structures.

Source: Outokumpu Oyj
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Summary of Design Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels – EN13445

This series of standards applies to unfired pressure vessels subject to a pressure greater than 0,5 bar gauge but may be used for vessels operating at lower pressures, including vacuum. It covers the use of ferritic and austenitic materials at maximum allowable temperatures for which creep effects need not be considered, i.e. where proof strength governs the allowable stress. For ferritic steels the temperature limit corresponds to calculation temperatures below approximately 380°C.

Source: BSI
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Summary of Design Codes for Metallic Industrial Piping – EN 13480

The series specifies the requirements for industrial piping systems and supports, including safety systems, made of metallic materials (but initially restricted to steel) with a view to ensure safe operation

It is applicable to metallic piping above ground, ducted or buried, irrespective of pressure. It includes stainless steels.

Source: BSI British Standards
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Summary of Design Codes for Metallic Industrial Piping – EN 13480

The series specifies the requirements for industrial piping systems and supports, including safety systems, made of metallic materials (but initially restricted to steel) with a view to ensure safe operation

It is applicable to metallic piping above ground, ducted or buried, irrespective of pressure. It includes stainless steels.

Source: BSI
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Summary of EN1993 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures

EN1993 has about 20 parts covering common rules, fire design, bridges, buildings, tanks, silos, pipelined piling, crane supported structures, towers and masts, chimneys etc. Rules for stainless steel appear for the first time   

Source: BSI British Standards
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Summary of EN1993 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures

EN1993 has about 20 parts covering common rules, fire design, bridges, buildings, tanks, silos, pipelined piling, crane supported structures, towers and masts, chimneys etc. Rules for stainless steel appear for the first time

Source: BSI
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Synopsis of Guidebook for the Design of ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels, Third Edition

Guidebook for Design of ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels, Third Edition, provides you with details of design, materials selection, fabrication, inspection, and testing of pressure vessels and their components as well as a review of the background issues, reference materials, technology, and techniques necessary for the safe, reliable, cost-efficient function of pressure vessels in the petrochemical, paper, power, and other industries

Source: ASME
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Synopsis of Guidebook for the Design of ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels, Third Edition

Guidebook for Design of ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels, Third Edition, provides you with details of design, materials selection, fabrication, inspection, and testing of pressure vessels and their components as well as a review of the background issues, reference materials, technology, and techniques necessary for the safe, reliable, cost-efficient function of pressure vessels in the petrochemical, paper, power, and other industries.

Source: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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The Stainless Steel Family

A short description by Tony Newson of Eurofer, of the various grades of stainless steel and how they fit into distinct metallurgical families.

Source: International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)
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