CG8M Austenitic Stainless Steel Casting Material

Austenitic Stainless Steel

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Introduction

CG8M is an austenitic stainless steel grade covered by ASTM A351, ASTM A743, ASTM A744. Typical applications include pump and valve castings in marine, chemical processing and food processing.

FieldValue
DesignationCG8M
Material TypeStainless Steel
Sub TypeAustenitic Stainless Steel
Product Formcasting

Manufacturing Process

Investment Casting
Shell Molding Casting
Sand Casting

Equivalent Materials

StandardMaterial Grade
EN 10283
ISO 11972
GX5CrNiMo19-11-3

Similar Materials

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Reference Standards

StandardStandard TitleEditionSpecificationIdentifier
ASTM A351Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing Parts03CG8MUNS J93000
ASTM A743Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application03CG8MUNS J93000
ASTM A744Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for Severe Service00e1CG8MUNS J93000

Physical Properties

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Chemical Composition

ElementASTM A351Edition 03ASTM A743Edition 03ASTM A744Edition 00e1
C≤ 0.08 %≤ 0.08 %≤ 0.08 %
Si≤ 1.50 %≤ 1.50 %≤ 1.50 %
Mn≤ 1.50 %≤ 1.50 %≤ 1.50 %
P≤ 0.04 %≤ 0.04 %≤ 0.04 %
S≤ 0.04 %≤ 0.04 %≤ 0.04 %
Cr18.0–21.0 %18.0–21.0 %18.0–21.0 %
Ni9.0–13.0 %9.0–13.0 %9.0–13.0 %
Mo3.0–4.0 %3.0–4.0 %3.0–4.0 %

Heat Treatment

ASTM A351–03 · Heat treatment

StepOperationTemperatureCooling
1Heat treat≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C—
2Quench or rapid cool—water quench or rapid cooling by other means

ASTM A743–03 · Heat treatment

StepOperationTemperatureCooling
1Heat≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C[1]—
2Quench or rapid cool—water quench or rapid cooling by other means

ASTM A744–00e1 · Heat treatment

StepOperationTemperatureCooling
1Heat≥ 1900 °F / ≥ 1040 °C[2]—
2Quench 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; A For optimum tensile strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance, the solution annealing temperatures for Grades CF8M, CG8M, and CF3M should be in excess of 1900°F [1040°C].

Mechanical Properties

Core Mechanical Properties

ASTM A351 — 03 · Table 3 — Normative

Propertyheat treated
Tensile Strength≥ 75 ksi
≥ 515 MPa
Yield Strength (Rp0.2)≥ 35 ksi
≥ 240 MPa
Elongation≥ 25.0 %

ASTM A743 — 03 · Table S12.1 — Normative

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength≥ 75 ksi[1]
≥ 520 MPa[1]
Yield Strength≥ 35 ksi[1]
≥ 240 MPa[1]
Elongation≥ 25 %[1]

ASTM A744 — 00e1 · Table S22.1 — Normative

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength≥ 75 ksi[2]
≥ 520 MPa[2]
Yield Strength≥ 35 ksi[2]
≥ 240 MPa[2]
Elongation≥ 25 %[2]

Notes

ASTM A743 · Edition 03

[1] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength/Elongation: Applies only when Supplementary Requirement S12 is specified; Condition: heat treatment per; separately cast keel block per S12.2 unless S12.3 agreement applies

ASTM A744 · Edition 00e1

[2] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength/Elongation: 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

Welding Conditions

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Applications

CG8M is used for pump and valve castings in marine, chemical processing and food processing. Other cast components used in this material family include pump casings, impellers, valve bodies, covers and pipe fittings. Typical settings include chemical and pharmaceutical plants, food and beverage machinery, and filling, mixing and liquid-handling systems.

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Last Updated: November 6, 2026

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