Introduction
CF8 is a austenitic stainless steel grade specified in ASTM A351, ASTM A743, ASTM A744 for pressure-containing cast components. Casting process options include Investment Casting, Shell Molding Casting and Sand Casting, subject to the applicable specification and component requirements.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | CF8 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Sub Type | Austenitic Stainless Steel |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Investment Casting
Shell Molding Casting
Sand Casting
Equivalent Grades
- GX5CrNi19-10 (1.4308) — EN 10213 / EN 10283 / ISO 11972[1]
Notes
- [1] Source: ISO 11972:2023, Table A.1 (similar grade reference); Chemical comparison (similar grade reference); Historical manual confirmation (similar grade reference).
Similar Materials
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Reference Standards
| Standard | Standard Title | Edition | Specification | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A351 | Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing Parts | 03 | CF8 | UNS J92600 |
| ASTM A743 | Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application | 03 | CF8 | UNS J92600 |
| ASTM A744 | Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for Severe Service | 00e1 | CF8 | UNS J92600 |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM A351Edition 03 | ASTM A743Edition 03 | ASTM A744Edition 00e1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.08 % | ≤ 0.08 % | ≤ 0.08 % |
| Si | ≤ 2.00 % | ≤ 2.00 % | ≤ 2.0 % |
| Mn | ≤ 1.50 % | ≤ 1.50 % | ≤ 1.50 % |
| P | ≤ 0.040 % | ≤ 0.04 % | ≤ 0.04 % |
| S | ≤ 0.040 % | ≤ 0.04 % | ≤ 0.04 % |
| Cr | 18.0–21.0 % | 18.0–21.0 % | 18.0–21.0 % |
| Ni | 8.0–11.0 % | 8.0–11.0 % | 8.0–11.0 % |
| Mo | ≤ 0.50 % | — / Not specified | — / Not specified |
Heat Treatment
ASTM A351–03 · Heat treatment
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat treat | ≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C | — |
| 2 | Quench or rapid cool | — | water quench or rapid cooling by other means |
ASTM A743–03 · Heat treatment
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat | ≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C[1] | — |
| 2 | Quench or rapid cool | — | water quench or rapid cooling by other means |
ASTM A744–00e1 · Heat treatment
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat | ≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C[2] | — |
| 2 | Quench or rapid cool | — | water quench or rapid cooling by other means |
Notes
ASTM A743 · Edition 03
[1] Heat treatment: sufficient time to heat casting to temperature
ASTM A744 · Edition 00e1
[2] Heat treatment: sufficient time to heat casting to temperature
Mechanical Properties
| Property | ASTM A351Edition 03 | ASTM A743Edition 03 | ASTM A744Edition 00e1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 70 ksi ≥ 485 MPa | ≥ 70 ksi[1] ≥ 485 MPa[1] ≥ 65 ksi[2] ≥ 450 MPa[2] | ≥ 70 ksi[3] ≥ 485 MPa[3] ≥ 65 ksi[4] ≥ 450 MPa[4] |
| Yield Strength (Rp0.2) | ≥ 30 ksi ≥ 205 MPa | — / Not specified | — / Not specified |
| Elongation | ≥ 35.0 % | ≥ 35 %[1] | ≥ 35 %[3] |
| Yield Strength | — / Not specified | ≥ 30 ksi[1] ≥ 205 MPa[1] ≥ 28 ksi[2] ≥ 195 MPa[2] | ≥ 30 ksi[3] ≥ 205 MPa[3] ≥ 28 ksi[4] ≥ 195 MPa[4] |
Notes
ASTM A743 · Edition 03
[1] Tensile Strength/Elongation/Yield Strength: 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] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength: Applies only when Supplementary Requirement S12 is specified; Condition: low-ferrite or nonmagnetic casting; low ferrite or nonmagnetic
ASTM A744 · Edition 00e1
[3] Tensile Strength/Elongation/Yield Strength: Applies only when Supplementary Requirement S22 is specified; Condition: heat treated to the same production procedure as the casting; separately cast keel block per S22.2
[4] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength: Applies only when Supplementary Requirement S22 is specified; Condition: low-ferrite or nonmagnetic casting; low ferrite or nonmagnetic
Welding Conditions
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Applications
Typical casting applications include pressure-containing cast components such as valve bodies, flanges and fittings, subject to grade-specific service requirements.
Last Updated: October 16, 2026