CA6N Martensitic Stainless Steel Casting Material
Martensitic Stainless Steel
Introduction
CA6N is a martensitic stainless steel grade covered by ASTM A743. Typical family applications include impellers, pump casings and internal pump and valve parts.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | CA6N |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Sub Type | Martensitic Stainless Steel |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Investment Casting
Shell Molding Casting
Sand Casting
Equivalent Materials
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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 | CA6N | — |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM A743Edition 03 |
|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.06 % |
| Si | ≤ 1.00 % |
| Mn | ≤ 0.50 % |
| P | ≤ 0.02 % |
| S | ≤ 0.02 % |
| Cr | 10.5–12.5 % |
| Ni | 6.0–8.0 % |
Heat Treatment
ASTM A743–03 · Heating, reheating and aging
Notes
ASTM A743 · Edition 03
[1] Heating, reheating and aging: sufficient time to heat uniformly
Mechanical Properties
Core Mechanical Properties
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
Welding Conditions
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Applications
Martensitic stainless steel ASTM A743 Grade CA6N is typically used for gate-valve body castings for water and wastewater equipment. Other cast components used in this material family include impellers, pump casings and internal pump and valve parts. These castings are used in water-service pumping systems, industrial process equipment and power-generation facilities.
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