CN3MN Austenitic Stainless Steel Casting Material

Austenitic Stainless Steel

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Introduction

CN3MN is an austenitic stainless steel grade covered by ASTM A351, ASTM A743, ASTM A744. Typical applications include pump and valve castings in chemical-processing and pharmaceutical equipment.

FieldValue
DesignationCN3MN
Material TypeStainless Steel
Sub TypeAustenitic Stainless Steel
Product Formcasting

Manufacturing Process

Investment Casting
Shell Molding Casting
Sand Casting

Equivalent Materials

Similar Materials

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Reference Standards

StandardStandard TitleEditionSpecificationIdentifier
ASTM A351Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing Parts03CN3MNUNS J94651
ASTM A743Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application03CN3MNUNS J94651
ASTM A744Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for Severe Service00e1CN3MNUNS J94651

Physical Properties

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Chemical Composition

ElementASTM A351Edition 03ASTM A743Edition 03ASTM A744Edition 00e1
C≤ 0.03 %≤ 0.03 %≤ 0.03 %
Si≤ 1.00 %≤ 1.00 %≤ 1.00 %
Mn≤ 2.00 %≤ 2.00 %≤ 2.00 %
P≤ 0.040 %≤ 0.040 %≤ 0.040 %
S≤ 0.010 %≤ 0.010 %≤ 0.010 %
Cr20.0–22.0 %20.0–22.0 %20.0–22.0 %
Ni23.5–25.5 %23.5–25.5 %23.5–25.5 %
Mo6.0–7.0 %6.0–7.0 %6.00–7.00 %
Cu≤ 0.75 %≤ 0.75 %≤ 0.75 %
N0.18–0.26 %0.18–0.26 %0.18–0.26 %

Heat Treatment

ASTM A351–03 · Heat treatment

StepOperationTemperatureCooling
1Heat treat≥ 2100 °F / ≥ 1150 °C—
2Quench or rapid cool—water quench or rapid cooling by other means

ASTM A743–03 · Heat treatment

StepOperationTemperatureCooling
1Heat≥ 2100 °F / ≥ 1150 °C[1]—
2Quench or rapid cool—water quench or rapid cooling by other means

ASTM A744–00e1 · Heat treatment

StepOperationTemperatureCooling
1Heat≥ 2100 °F / ≥ 1150 °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

Mechanical Properties

Core Mechanical Properties

ASTM A351 — 03 · Table 3 — Normative

Propertyheat treated
Tensile Strength≥ 80 ksi
≥ 550 MPa
Yield Strength (Rp0.2)≥ 38 ksi
≥ 260 MPa
Elongation≥ 35 %

ASTM A743 — 03 · Table S12.1 — Normative

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength≥ 80 ksi[1]
≥ 550 MPa[1]
Yield Strength≥ 38 ksi[1]
≥ 260 MPa[1]
Elongation≥ 35 %[1]

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

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength≥ 80 ksi[2]
≥ 550 MPa[2]
Yield Strength≥ 38 ksi[2]
≥ 260 MPa[2]
Elongation≥ 35 %[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

CN3MN is used for pump and valve castings in chemical-processing and pharmaceutical equipment. Other cast components used in this material family include pump casings, impellers, valve bodies and covers. Typical settings include chemical and pharmaceutical processing, pulp-and-paper plants and selected water-handling systems. Suitability for a particular acid, concentration or temperature remains grade- and process-specific.

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Last Updated: November 6, 2026

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