13-8MoPH Stainless Steel Round Bar

Grade: XM-13/13-8MoPH/UNS S13800

Size:

Cold drawn: φ4mm-φ60mm

Hot Rolled: φ16mm-φ230mm

Forged: φ230mm-φ1200mm

Surface Finish: Black Annealed, Polished Bright, Centerless Grinding

Diameter Tolerance: H9, H11, h9, h11 etc

XM-13 stainless steel, commonly known as 13-8MoPH stainless steel, is a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel grade designated as UNS S13800. It was developed to provide an exceptional combination of ultra-high strength, superior toughness, excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance, and good dimensional stability. The alloy is widely used in aerospace, defense, nuclear, oil and gas, and high-performance mechanical applications where reliability under severe service conditions is required.

The alloy contains approximately 13% chromium, 8% nickel, and 2% molybdenum, with aluminum additions that enable precipitation hardening. Unlike conventional martensitic stainless steels, 13-8MoPH achieves its high mechanical properties through a controlled aging process. During aging, fine intermetallic precipitates form within the martensitic matrix, significantly increasing strength and hardness while maintaining excellent toughness.

13-8MoPH stainless steel provides a unique combination of very high tensile strength, excellent fracture toughness, and superior resistance to stress corrosion cracking. The low carbon content minimizes carbide formation, improving toughness and weldability. The alloy also exhibits excellent resistance to distortion during heat treatment, making it suitable for precision components requiring strict dimensional control.

Compared with 17-4PH and 15-5PH stainless steels, XM-13 offers improved toughness and stress corrosion cracking resistance, especially in high-strength conditions. The material can be aged at different temperatures, including H950, H1000, H1050, and H1150 conditions, allowing optimization between maximum strength and maximum toughness.

13-8MoPH stainless steel bars are typically supplied in solution-treated condition and then aged to achieve the required mechanical properties. The alloy is widely used for aircraft structural components, landing gear parts, high-pressure valves, shafts, fasteners, molds, oil and gas equipment, and precision engineering components.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A564 / A564M – UNS S13800 Wrought Precipitation-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars
ASTM ASTM A705 / A705M – UNS S13800 Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Forgings
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S13800 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
UNS S13800 13-8MoPH Stainless Steel Grade
AMS AMS 5629 13-8Mo Stainless Steel Bar and Forgings
JIS SUS 630 Equivalent Family PH Stainless Steel (Comparable)
EN No direct equivalent Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel
DIN 1.4534 (Comparable) X3CrNiMoAl13-8 Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Bar Execution Standards

Item Specification
Product Type Round Bar, Square Bar, Hexagonal Bar
Manufacturing Process Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Peeled, Ground, Polished
Heat Treatment Solution Treatment + Aging Treatment
Solution Treatment Temperature Approximately 925–955°C followed by rapid cooling
Aging Conditions H950 / H1000 / H1050 / H1100 / H1150
Microstructure Low Carbon Martensitic Matrix with Precipitates
Surface Condition Black Surface, Bright Surface, Ground Surface, Polished Surface
Dimensional Tolerance According to ASTM A564 / ASTM A276
Inspection Chemical Analysis, Tensile Test, Hardness Test, Impact Test, Toughness Test
Supply Condition Solution Treated + Age Hardened

Chemical Composition (%)

Element Composition Requirement
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.05
Silicon (Si) ≤ 0.10
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 0.10
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.010
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.008
Chromium (Cr) 12.25 – 13.25
Nickel (Ni) 7.50 – 8.50
Molybdenum (Mo) 2.00 – 2.50
Aluminum (Al) 0.90 – 1.35
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties

Typical Aging Conditions
Property H950 Condition H1150 Condition
Tensile Strength ≥ 1380 MPa ≥ 930 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 1275 MPa ≥ 690 MPa
Elongation ≥ 10% ≥ 15%
Hardness Approx. 43–48 HRC Approx. 30–35 HRC
Fracture Toughness Excellent Superior
Condition Age Hardened Age Hardened
Industry Applications
Aerospace Industry Landing gear components, aircraft structures, actuators
Defense Industry High-strength mechanical components
Oil & Gas Industry High-pressure valves, shafts, fasteners
Nuclear Industry Reactor components and precision parts
Mold Industry High-strength injection molds and tooling
Mechanical Engineering Gears, shafts, precision components
Energy Industry Turbine and pressure equipment parts

XM-13 stainless steel, commonly known as 13-8MoPH stainless steel, is a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel grade designated as UNS S13800. It was developed to provide an exceptional combination of ultra-high strength, superior toughness, excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance, and good dimensional stability. The alloy is widely used in aerospace, defense, nuclear, oil and gas, and high-performance mechanical applications where reliability under severe service conditions is required.

The alloy contains approximately 13% chromium, 8% nickel, and 2% molybdenum, with aluminum additions that enable precipitation hardening. Unlike conventional martensitic stainless steels, 13-8MoPH achieves its high mechanical properties through a controlled aging process. During aging, fine intermetallic precipitates form within the martensitic matrix, significantly increasing strength and hardness while maintaining excellent toughness.

13-8MoPH stainless steel provides a unique combination of very high tensile strength, excellent fracture toughness, and superior resistance to stress corrosion cracking. The low carbon content minimizes carbide formation, improving toughness and weldability. The alloy also exhibits excellent resistance to distortion during heat treatment, making it suitable for precision components requiring strict dimensional control.

Compared with 17-4PH and 15-5PH stainless steels, XM-13 offers improved toughness and stress corrosion cracking resistance, especially in high-strength conditions. The material can be aged at different temperatures, including H950, H1000, H1050, and H1150 conditions, allowing optimization between maximum strength and maximum toughness.

13-8MoPH stainless steel bars are typically supplied in solution-treated condition and then aged to achieve the required mechanical properties. The alloy is widely used for aircraft structural components, landing gear parts, high-pressure valves, shafts, fasteners, molds, oil and gas equipment, and precision engineering components.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A564 / A564M – UNS S13800 Wrought Precipitation-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars
ASTM ASTM A705 / A705M – UNS S13800 Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Forgings
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S13800 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
UNS S13800 13-8MoPH Stainless Steel Grade
AMS AMS 5629 13-8Mo Stainless Steel Bar and Forgings
JIS SUS 630 Equivalent Family PH Stainless Steel (Comparable)
EN No direct equivalent Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel
DIN 1.4534 (Comparable) X3CrNiMoAl13-8 Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Bar Execution Standards

Item Specification
Product Type Round Bar, Square Bar, Hexagonal Bar
Manufacturing Process Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Peeled, Ground, Polished
Heat Treatment Solution Treatment + Aging Treatment
Solution Treatment Temperature Approximately 925–955°C followed by rapid cooling
Aging Conditions H950 / H1000 / H1050 / H1100 / H1150
Microstructure Low Carbon Martensitic Matrix with Precipitates
Surface Condition Black Surface, Bright Surface, Ground Surface, Polished Surface
Dimensional Tolerance According to ASTM A564 / ASTM A276
Inspection Chemical Analysis, Tensile Test, Hardness Test, Impact Test, Toughness Test
Supply Condition Solution Treated + Age Hardened

Chemical Composition (%)

Element Composition Requirement
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.05
Silicon (Si) ≤ 0.10
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 0.10
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.010
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.008
Chromium (Cr) 12.25 – 13.25
Nickel (Ni) 7.50 – 8.50
Molybdenum (Mo) 2.00 – 2.50
Aluminum (Al) 0.90 – 1.35
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties

Typical Aging Conditions
Property H950 Condition H1150 Condition
Tensile Strength ≥ 1380 MPa ≥ 930 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 1275 MPa ≥ 690 MPa
Elongation ≥ 10% ≥ 15%
Hardness Approx. 43–48 HRC Approx. 30–35 HRC
Fracture Toughness Excellent Superior
Condition Age Hardened Age Hardened
Industry Applications
Aerospace Industry Landing gear components, aircraft structures, actuators
Defense Industry High-strength mechanical components
Oil & Gas Industry High-pressure valves, shafts, fasteners
Nuclear Industry Reactor components and precision parts
Mold Industry High-strength injection molds and tooling
Mechanical Engineering Gears, shafts, precision components
Energy Industry Turbine and pressure equipment parts

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