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CN3MN — 6 % Mo superaustenitic stainless steel, nitrogen-alloyed

Designation

Grade
CN3MN
UNS
J94651
EN designation
—
Commonly associated designations
6Mo type (AL-6XN®)
Type designations and trade names are given for orientation only. Trade names are trademarks of their respective owners; the cast grade and its standard remain the specification.
Standard
ASTM A351/A351M, A743/A743M
Density
≈ 8.00 g/cm³
Usual delivery condition
Solution annealed and quenched

Chemical composition

ElementMass fraction, %
C≤ 0.03
Mn≤ 2.00
Si≤ 1.00
Cr20.0–22.0
Ni23.5–25.5
Mo6.0–7.0
N0.18–0.26
Cu≤ 0.75
Febal.

Main elements only. Phosphorus, sulphur and residual-element limits are specified in the standard and are not reproduced here.

Mechanical properties

ConditionTensile strength Rm, min. (MPa)Yield strength Rp0.2, min. (MPa)Elongation, min. (%)
Solution annealed and quenched55026035

Minimum values (or ranges) for separately cast test bars as specified in ASTM A351/A351M, A743/A743M.

Characteristics

Corrosion and oxidation behaviour
Very good resistance in seawater and chloride-bearing media
Weldability
Possible with qualified procedure; preheat and/or post-weld heat treatment as specified
Machinability
Difficult; rigid set-ups, low cutting speeds or grinding
Typical applications
Valves Pumps Marine Offshore Chemical processing

International cross-reference

SystemDesignationRelationship
UNS (wrought)N08367Comparable properties

Casting and processing considerations

Castings are normally solution annealed and rapidly cooled to dissolve carbides and restore corrosion resistance. Low-carbon grades are preferred where castings will be welded without subsequent heat treatment. High shrinkage requires adequate feeding of heavy sections; surface finish and pickling or passivation requirements should be agreed in advance.

Reference data compiled from the cited standards for orientation. Always work from the current edition of the governing specification; values are not a guaranteed LOSTWAX TR delivery specification.

CF8 GX5CrNi19-10 (1.4308) CF3 CF8C GX2CrNi19-11 (1.4309) CF8M GX5CrNiMo19-11-2 (1.4408) CF3M GX2CrNiMo19-11-2 (1.4409) CG8M CN7M CK3MCuN GX2NiCrMoCu25-20-5 (1.4584)