17-7PH Stainless Steel Round Bar

Grade: 631/17-7PH/UNS S17700

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

631 stainless steel, commonly known as 17-7PH stainless steel, is a precipitation-hardening semi-austenitic stainless steel grade designated as UNS S17700. It was developed to provide a combination of high strength, excellent fatigue resistance, good corrosion resistance, and superior dimensional stability. The alloy contains approximately 17% chromium and 7% nickel, with aluminum additions that enable precipitation hardening after appropriate heat treatment.

17-7PH stainless steel differs from conventional martensitic stainless steels because its high strength is achieved through precipitation hardening rather than high carbon content. The material is initially supplied in an austenitic condition after solution treatment and is transformed into a martensitic structure through conditioning treatment before aging. During aging, aluminum-rich precipitates form within the matrix, significantly increasing strength and hardness while maintaining good corrosion resistance.

631 stainless steel bars offer excellent spring properties, high fatigue strength, and good resistance to distortion during heat treatment. Compared with 17-4PH stainless steel, 17-7PH provides better spring performance and dimensional stability, making it especially suitable for precision components exposed to repeated loading and vibration. The material maintains useful mechanical properties at moderately elevated temperatures.

17-7PH stainless steel bars are widely used in aerospace components, springs, diaphragms, washers, pressure sensors, valve components, chemical equipment, and precision mechanical parts. It is particularly suitable for applications requiring high strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability under cyclic loading conditions.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A564 / A564M – UNS S17700 Wrought Precipitation-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars
ASTM ASTM A693 – UNS S17700 Precipitation-Hardening Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S17700 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
UNS S17700 17-7PH Stainless Steel Grade
JIS JIS G4303 SUS631 Stainless Steel Bars
EN EN 10088-3 1.4542 (Comparable PH Family) Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel
DIN DIN 1.4568 X7CrNiAl17-7 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 + Conditioning + Aging
Solution Treatment Approximately 950–970°C followed by rapid cooling
Conditioning Treatment C or R Condition (Martensitic Transformation)
Aging Treatment RH950, TH1050, CH900 Conditions
Surface Condition Bright Surface, Ground Surface, Polished Surface
Dimensional Tolerance According to ASTM A564 / ASTM A276
Inspection Chemical Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Hardness Testing, Dimensional Inspection
Supply Condition Solution Treated, Cold Worked, Age Hardened

Chemical Composition (%)

Element Composition Requirement
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.09
Silicon (Si) ≤ 1.00
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 1.00
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.040
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.040
Chromium (Cr) 16.00 – 18.00
Nickel (Ni) 6.50 – 7.75
Aluminum (Al) 0.75 – 1.50
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties

Typical Aging Conditions

Property RH950 Condition TH1050 Condition
Tensile Strength ≥ 1240 MPa ≥ 930 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 1035 MPa ≥ 725 MPa
Elongation ≥ 5% ≥ 10%
Hardness Approx. 38–44 HRC Approx. 28–35 HRC
Condition Age Hardened Age Hardened
Industry Applications
Aerospace Industry Aircraft structural parts, fasteners, springs
Spring Manufacturing High-performance springs, clips, retaining rings
Precision Engineering Diaphragms, sensors, precision components
Chemical Industry Corrosion-resistant equipment components
Valve Industry Valve springs, pressure control components
Automotive Industry High-strength spring components
Mechanical Engineering Fatigue-resistant mechanical parts

631 stainless steel, commonly known as 17-7PH stainless steel, is a precipitation-hardening semi-austenitic stainless steel grade designated as UNS S17700. It was developed to provide a combination of high strength, excellent fatigue resistance, good corrosion resistance, and superior dimensional stability. The alloy contains approximately 17% chromium and 7% nickel, with aluminum additions that enable precipitation hardening after appropriate heat treatment.

17-7PH stainless steel differs from conventional martensitic stainless steels because its high strength is achieved through precipitation hardening rather than high carbon content. The material is initially supplied in an austenitic condition after solution treatment and is transformed into a martensitic structure through conditioning treatment before aging. During aging, aluminum-rich precipitates form within the matrix, significantly increasing strength and hardness while maintaining good corrosion resistance.

631 stainless steel bars offer excellent spring properties, high fatigue strength, and good resistance to distortion during heat treatment. Compared with 17-4PH stainless steel, 17-7PH provides better spring performance and dimensional stability, making it especially suitable for precision components exposed to repeated loading and vibration. The material maintains useful mechanical properties at moderately elevated temperatures.

17-7PH stainless steel bars are widely used in aerospace components, springs, diaphragms, washers, pressure sensors, valve components, chemical equipment, and precision mechanical parts. It is particularly suitable for applications requiring high strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability under cyclic loading conditions.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A564 / A564M – UNS S17700 Wrought Precipitation-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars
ASTM ASTM A693 – UNS S17700 Precipitation-Hardening Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S17700 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
UNS S17700 17-7PH Stainless Steel Grade
JIS JIS G4303 SUS631 Stainless Steel Bars
EN EN 10088-3 1.4542 (Comparable PH Family) Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel
DIN DIN 1.4568 X7CrNiAl17-7 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 + Conditioning + Aging
Solution Treatment Approximately 950–970°C followed by rapid cooling
Conditioning Treatment C or R Condition (Martensitic Transformation)
Aging Treatment RH950, TH1050, CH900 Conditions
Surface Condition Bright Surface, Ground Surface, Polished Surface
Dimensional Tolerance According to ASTM A564 / ASTM A276
Inspection Chemical Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Hardness Testing, Dimensional Inspection
Supply Condition Solution Treated, Cold Worked, Age Hardened

Chemical Composition (%)

Element Composition Requirement
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.09
Silicon (Si) ≤ 1.00
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 1.00
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.040
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.040
Chromium (Cr) 16.00 – 18.00
Nickel (Ni) 6.50 – 7.75
Aluminum (Al) 0.75 – 1.50
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties

Typical Aging Conditions

Property RH950 Condition TH1050 Condition
Tensile Strength ≥ 1240 MPa ≥ 930 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 1035 MPa ≥ 725 MPa
Elongation ≥ 5% ≥ 10%
Hardness Approx. 38–44 HRC Approx. 28–35 HRC
Condition Age Hardened Age Hardened
Industry Applications
Aerospace Industry Aircraft structural parts, fasteners, springs
Spring Manufacturing High-performance springs, clips, retaining rings
Precision Engineering Diaphragms, sensors, precision components
Chemical Industry Corrosion-resistant equipment components
Valve Industry Valve springs, pressure control components
Automotive Industry High-strength spring components
Mechanical Engineering Fatigue-resistant mechanical parts

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