Introduction
CA15M is a martensitic stainless steel grade specified in ASTM A743 for general corrosion-resistant castings. Casting process options include Investment Casting, Shell Molding Casting and Sand Casting, subject to the applicable specification and component requirements.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | CA15M |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Sub Type | Martensitic Stainless Steel |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Investment Casting
Shell Molding Casting
Sand Casting
Equivalent Grades
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Similar Materials
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Reference Standards
| Standard | Standard Title | Edition | Specification | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A743 | Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application | 03 | CA15M | UNS J91151 |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM A743Edition 03 |
|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.15 % |
| Si | ≤ 0.65 % |
| Mn | ≤ 1.00 % |
| P | ≤ 0.040 % |
| S | ≤ 0.040 % |
| Cr | 11.5–14.0 % |
| Ni | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Mo | 0.15–1.0 % |
Heat Treatment
ASTM A743–03 · Air cooling and tempering
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat | ≥ 1750 °F / ≥ 955 °C | — |
| 2 | Air cool | — | air |
| 3 | Temper | ≥ 1100 °F / ≥ 595 °C | — |
ASTM A743–03 · Annealing alternative
| Step | Operation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anneal | ≥ 1450 °F / ≥ 790 °C |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | ASTM A743Edition 03 |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 90 ksi[1] ≥ 620 MPa[1] |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 65 ksi[1] ≥ 450 MPa[1] |
| Elongation | ≥ 18 %[1] |
| Reduction of Area | ≥ 30 %[1] |
| Brinell Hardness | ≤ 241 HB[2] |
Notes
ASTM A743 · Edition 03
[1] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength/Elongation/Reduction of Area: Applies only when Supplementary Requirement S12 is specified; Condition: heat treatment per; separately cast keel block per S12.2 unless S12.3 agreement applies
[2] Brinell Hardness: Applies only when Supplementary Requirement S14 is specified; Condition: non-austenitic grade; treatment; non-austenitic; per manufacturer–purchaser agreement (S14.2)
Welding Conditions
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Applications
Typical casting applications include pump and valve castings for chemical processing, marine, refining and power-generation equipment.
Last Updated: October 13, 2026