Nitronic 50 Nitronic 50 Supplier & Features Stainless Shapes is a proud Nitronic 50 supplier. It is best known for its combined abilities of corrosion resistance and strength. With corrosion resistance even stronger than stainless steel 316, it is a common choice among marine-based vessels. While it boasts many impressive properties, there are few properties more impressive than the fact that when it is cooled to sub-zero temperatures, it does not become magnetic like other similar metals. Nitronic 40’s most important factors are its heat exchange and corrosion resistance. It has exceptionally low magnetic permeability and outstanding cryogenic properties. Contact us today for more information on our products available for Nitronic 50! Nitronic 50 Applications & Industries It has various strengths and properties that make it a great candidate for various applications and industries. Nitronic 50 is known for being corrosion resistant and having high strength capabilities. It is commonly found in the following industries: Petroleum Food processing Valves Fittings Fasteners Cables & chains Seawater pump shafts Heat exchangers Pressure vessels Marine Hardware Nitronic 50 Features Heat Exchange – It has many of the same heat changing attributes as other stainless steel grades available. The main strength over other types, mainly 316, is its ability to remain neutral in sub-zero temperatures. This makes it incredibly helpful and useful to industries that find themselves in freezing or deep cool climates. It also helps that even in these conditions, and remains stronger than 316 marginally. Corrosion Resistance – Another aspect that 50 can boast over 316 is its ability to withstand more corrosion. This corrosion resistance makes it completely ideal for marine environments. Their ability to withstand high variance of temperatures while being able to deter the natural corrosion of freshwater and saltwater environments makes it one of the superior stainless types. Most stainless steels under certain conditions may stress-corrosion crack in hot chloride environments. Nitronic 50; however, is between 304 and 316 in resistance to cracking. Finally it has low susceptibility to cracking whether in the annealed, high-strength, or cold-drawn conditions. Nitronic 50 Product Offerings We provide this grade in in a variety of different product types including: Round Bar Tube Pipe Sheet Plate We also offer custom shapes for all of your projects. Stainless Shapes Supplies Stainless Shapes is one of the best stainless providers in the nation. With two sales offices, one in Illinois and one in Florida, we can have the combined experience of Midwestern Stainless Steel and the East Coast stainless markets. Stainless Shapes carries a wide variety of stainless and is a Nitronic 50 supplier. If you are not sure what you are looking for or would like to know more about our products, give us a call at (800) 748-9811! Nitronic® is a registered trademark of AK Steel. Furthermore, for a prompt and accurate quote, call us today. Call - 800-748-9811 Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between Nitronic 50 and 316? + Nitronic 50 (UNS S20910) surpasses 316 stainless in both strength and corrosion resistance. Its yield strength in the annealed condition is approximately twice that of 316L (90-100 ksi vs. 30-40 ksi for 316L). In chloride environments, Nitronic 50's corrosion resistance meets or exceeds that of 316, making it the preferred choice when both higher strength and better corrosion resistance than 316 are required. How can I tell if my stainless steel is 304 or 316? + Field identification of grade requires XRF testing or review of mill certifications. Visually, 304 and 316 are indistinguishable. A magnet test may differentiate austenitic from martensitic grades, but will not distinguish 304 from 316 or Nitronic 50. What is Nitronic 50 stainless steel? + Nitronic 50 is a nitrogen-strengthened austenitic stainless steel (UNS S20910) containing 20-23% chromium, 11.5-13.5% nickel, 4-6% manganese, 1.5-3% molybdenum, and 0.10-0.30% nitrogen, with niobium and vanadium additions. Its high nitrogen content provides the elevated strength without compromising corrosion resistance. What is a higher grade than 316 stainless steel? + Grades providing higher performance than 316 stainless include Nitronic 50 (higher strength + equal/better corrosion resistance), duplex 2205 (much higher strength with good chloride resistance), super-austenitic 904L (better acid and chloride resistance), and nickel alloys like Inconel 625 for extreme environments. What is Nitronic made of? + Nitronic alloys are made from iron base with high chromium (16-23%), moderate nickel (8-13%), high manganese (4-10%), and significant nitrogen (0.1-0.4%). Nitronic 50 also contains molybdenum and niobium. The nitrogen is the defining strengthening element. Which grade of stainless steel is the strongest? + Among standard austenitic stainless steels, cold-worked Nitronic 50 achieves the highest tensile strengths. In the annealed condition, duplex 2205 has higher yield strength than Nitronic 50. Precipitation-hardening grades (17-4 PH H900) far exceed all austenitic grades in strength. Is Nitronic 60 better than ss316? + Nitronic 60 is not generally considered better than 316 in corrosion resistance -- its corrosion resistance is approximately equivalent to 304 in most environments. However, Nitronic 60 far exceeds 316 in galling and wear resistance. The comparison depends entirely on the service requirements. What is stronger, 304 or 316 stainless steel? + In terms of tensile strength, 316 stainless is slightly stronger than 304 in the annealed condition (~75-80 ksi vs. ~75 ksi), though the difference is negligible. Both are far weaker than precipitation-hardening or martensitic grades. Can you weld a Nitronic 50? + Yes, Nitronic 50 is readily weldable using TIG or MIG processes. The recommended filler metal is ER209 for best color match and composition compatibility. Standard austenitic welding practices apply. What grade of stainless steel is equivalent to 316? + Grade equivalents for Nitronic 50 include UNS S20910 and XM-19 (the ASTM designation). It is commonly specified per ASTM A276 (bar) or A240 (plate) with the specific UNS designation.
