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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

GB245112009

Stainless steel plate, sheet and strip

for pressure equipments

Date of Issuance 2009-10-30

Date of Implementation: 2010-06-01

Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine

Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China (SAC) of
the People's Republic of China

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Foreword
In this standard (GB 24511-2009), the footnote a in Table 2, Sections 5.1.3.2.1, 6.4.1.1, 6.5, and 6.7
are recommended requirements, whereas other technical rules are mandatory requirements.
This standard has been drawn up with referenced to EN1002872007 (Flat Products made of
Steels for Pressure Purpose: Part7: stainless steels)
Appendix A of this standard is a normative appendix , whereas Appendices B and C are informative
appendices.
This Standard was proposed by the China Iron and Steel Association.
This Standard is under the jurisdiction of Chinese National Steel Standardization Technical
CommitteeSAC/TC183.
The main Drafting Organizations: Taiyuan Iron & Steel (group) Co. Ltd., China Metallurgical
Information & Standardization Research Institute.
The main draftsmen: Dongling Zhang, Xiaohu Wang, Xiaozhong Qin, Jingang Bai, Peizhi Wang,
Yongxiu Ren.

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Stainless steel plate, sheet and strip for pressure equipments

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Scope
This standard specifies classification and designation, dimensions, shapes and tolerances, technical

requirements, test methods, inspection rules, package, marks and product quality certificates of Stainless
steel plate, sheet and strip for pressure equipments.
This standard applies to hot-rolled, and cold-rolled stainless steels plates, sheets and strips (including
sheets cut from coils) that the widths less than 600mm for pressure equipments.
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Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this standard . For dated

references, all subsequent amendments (not including the contents of the corrigenda) or revised edition
shall not apply to this standard. However, it is encouraged to study whether these latest version be applied
to this Standard .For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced documents applies.
GB/T 222 Permissible variations of chemical composition for steel product analysis
GB/T 223.5GB/T 223.5-2008ISO 4829-1:1986ISO 4829-2:1988MOD Steel and iron Determination of acid-soluble silicon and total silicon content

- Reduced molybdosilicate

spectrophotometric method
GB/T 223.9 Iron, steel, and alloyDetermination of aluminum contentsChrome azurol S
photometric method
GB/T 223.11 GB/T 223.11-2008ISO 4937:1986MOD Iron, steel, and alloyDetermination
of chromium contentsVisual titration or potentiometric titration method
GB/T 223.16 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy The chromotropic acid
photometric method for the determination of titanium content
GB/T 223.18 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The sodium thiosulphate
separation iodimetric method for the determination of copper content
GB/T 223.19 Methods for chemical analysis of iron steel and alloy - The neocuproine-chloroform
extraction photometric method for the determination of copper content
GB/T 223.23 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The dimethylglyoxime
spectrophotometric method for the determination of nickel content
GB/T 223.25 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy The dimethylglyoxime
gravimetric method for the determination of nickel content.
GB/T 223.26 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The thiocyanate direct
photometric method for the determination of molybdenum content.
GB/T 223.28 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The -benzoinoxime
gravimetric method for the determination of molybdenum content
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GB/T 223.36 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The neutral titration method for
the determination of nitrogen content after distillation separation
GB/T 223.40 Iron steel and alloy Determination of niobium content by the sulphochlorophenol-S
spectrophotometric method
GB/T 223.58 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The sodium arsenite-sodium
nitrite titrimetric method for the determination of manganese content
GB/T 223.59 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The reduced molybdoantimonyl
phosphoric acid photometric method for the determination of phosphorus content
GB/T 223.60 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The perchloric acid dehydration
gravimetric method for the determination of silicon content
GB/T 223.62 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The butyl acetate extraction
photometric method for the determination of phosphorus content
GB/T 223.68 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The potassium iodate titration
method after combustion in the pipe furnace for the dete rmination of sulphur content
GB/T 223.69 Methods for chemical analysis of iron, steel and alloy - The gas-volumetric
method after combustion in the pipe furnace for the determination of carbon content
GB/T 228 (GB/T 228-2002eqv ISO 6892:1998) Metallic materials: Tensile testing at room
temperature
GB/T 230.1 GB/T 230.1-2004ISO 6508-1:1999MOD Metallic Rockwell hardness test - Part1:
Test method (scales ABCDEFGHKNT) (GB/T 230.12004, ISO 6508-1:1999,
MOD)
GB/T 231.1GB/T 231.1-2002eqv ISO 6506-1:1999 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test Part 1: Test method. (GB/T 231.1-2002, eqv ISO 6506-1: 1999)
GB/T 232GB/T 232-1999eqv ISO 7438:1985 Metallic materials: Bend test
GB/T 247 General rule of acceptance, package, mark, and certification for steel plates(sheets) and
strips
GB/T 708GB/T 708-2006ISO 16162:2000Continuously cold -rolled steel sheet products
-Dimensional and shape tolerancesNEQGB/T 709 (GB/T 709-2006ISO 7452:2002ISO 16160
2000NEQ) Dimensions, shape, weight and tolerances for hot-rolled plates and sheets(GB/T 709-2006
ISO 7452:2002ISO 161602000NEQ)
GB/T 2975GB/T 2975-1998eqv ISO 377:1997 Steel and steel product: location and preparation
of test pieces for mechincaltestingGB/T 29751998eqv ISO 377:1997
GB/T 4334GB/T 4334-2008ISO 3651-1:1998ISO 3651-2:1998MOD Corrosion of metals
and alloysTest methods for intergranular corrosion of stainless steels
GB/T 4340.1 ( GB/T 4340.1-1999eqv ISO 6507-1:1997) Metallic Vickers hardness test-Part 1:
Test method (GB/T 4340.11999, eqv ISO 6507-1:1997)
GB/T 8170 Rules of rounding off for numerical values & expression and judgment of limiting values
GB/T 11170 Method for photoelectric emission spectroscopic analysis of stainless steel

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GB/T 17505 (GB/T 17505-1998eqv ISO 404:1992) Steel and steel products - General technical
delivery requirements (GB/T 17505-1998,eqv ISO 404:1992)
GB/T 20066 GB/T 20066-2006 ISO 14284:1996 IDT Steel and iron - Sampling and
preparation of samples for the determination of chemical composition (GB/T 20066-2006, ISO14284:
1996 IDT)
GB/T 20123 GB/T 20123-2006ISO 15350:2000IDT Steel and iron Determination of total
carbon and sulfur content Infrared absorption method after combustion in an induction furnace (routine
method)
GB/T 20124 GB/T 20124-2006 ISO 15351:1999IDT Steel and ironDetermination of
nitrogen content -- Thermal conductimetric method after fusion in a current of inert gas
GB/T 20878 Stainless and heat-resisting steelDesignation and chemical composition
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Information to be supplied by the purchaser Ordering information

Following information shall be supplied by the purchaser at the time of order:
a Name of the product;
b Designation and number;
c The number of the standard;
d Dimensions and precisions;
e WeightMassor quantity required;
f Surface condition;
g Delivery condition;
h Other special requirements.

Classification and code

4.1

Classified according to edge condition

EC

trimmed edges (sheared edges);

EM

untrimmed edges (mill edges).

4.2

Classified according to precision on dimensions

low precision in thickness;
PT

4.3

high precision in thickness.

Classified according to rolling process

P

Hot-rolled steel plate;

Hot-rolled steel sheet and strip;

Cold-rolled steel sheet and strip.

Dimensions, shapes, weights and their tolerances (permissible variations)

5.1
5.1.1

Dimensions and tolerances

The ranges of nominal dimensions of steel plates, sheets and strips are given in Table 1, and the

specific requirements comply with in GB/T708GB/T709.

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Table 1

5.1.2

The ranges of nominal dimensions in millimeter

unit: mm

Product classification

Code

Nominal Thickness

Nominal width

Hot-rolled steel plate

6.0100

6004800

Hot-rolled steel sheet and strip

2.014.0

6002100

cold-rolled steel sheet and strip

1.58.0

6002100

Tolerances on thickness

5.1.2.1

The permissible variations in thickness of hot-rolled steel plates shall conform to the limits

given in Table 2.
Table 2

Tolerances on thickness for hot-rolled

plates in millimeter

Nominal width
Nominal
thickness

10001500

1000
low
precision

high precision

low
precision

15002500

high
precision

low
precision

high
precision

2500

for a fixed minus thickness tolerances of 0.3

5.08.0

0.38

0.35

0.40

0.36

0.50

0.45

8.015.0

0.45

0.42

0.48

0.44

0.60

0.55

15.025.0

0.50

0.45

0.53

0.48

0.65

0.60

25.040.0

0.65

0.60

0.70

0.65

0.85

0.80

40.060.0

0.90

0.85

0.95

0.90

1.10

1.05

60.080.0

0.90

0.85

0.95

0.90

1.40

1.35

0.80

1.00

1.5

Tolerances on thickness for plates 80100 thick shall subject to the agreement between the manufacturer and
purchaser at the time of order

5.1.2.2

The permissible variations in thickness of hot-rolled steel sheets and strips shall conform to the

limits given in Table 3.

Table 3

Tolerances on thickness for hot-rolledsheets and strips

Nominal width

Nominal
thickness

2.02.5
2.53.0
3.04.0
4.05.0

1200
low
precision
+0.22
-0.22
+0.25
-0.25
+0.28
-0.28
-0.30
+0.31

12001500

high
precision
+0.20
-0.20
+0.23
-0.23
+0.26
-0.26
-0.28
+0.28

low
precision
+0.25
-0.25
+0.28
-0.28
+0.31
-0.30
-0.30
+0.33

high
precision
+0.23
-0.23
+0.26
-0.26
+0.28
-0.28
-0.30
+0.30

15001800
low
precision
+0.29
-0.29
+0.310.30
+0.33
-0.30
-0.30
+0.36

high
precision
+0.27
-0.27
+0.28
-0.28
+0.31
-0.30
-0.30
+0.33

18002100
low
precision

high
precision

+0.33
-0.30
+0.35
-0.30
-0.30
+0.38

+0.31
-0.30
+0.32
-0.30
-0.30
+0.35

a fixed minus thickness tolerances of 0.3 for following specifications

5.06.0

0.33

0.31

0.36

0.33

0.38

0.35

0.40

0.37

6.08.0

0.38

0.35

0.39

0.36

0.40

0.37

0.46

0.43

8.010.0

0.42

0.39

0.43

0.40

0.45

0.41

0.53

0.49

10.014.0

0.45

0.42

0.47

0.44

0.49

0.45

0.57

0.53

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5.1.2.3

The permissible variations in thickness of cold-rolled steel sheets and strips shall conform to

the limits given in Table 2.

Table 4

Tolerances on thickness for cold-rolledsheets and strips

tolerances on thickness

Nominal thickness
Width 1000

1000Width1300

1300Width2100

1.52.0

0.08

0.09

0.10

2.002.50

0.09

0.10

0.11

2.503.00

0.11

0.12

0.12

3.004.00

0.13

0.14

0.14

4.05.00

0.14

0.15

0.15

5.006.50

0.15

0.16

0.16

0.16

0.17

0.17

6.508.00

5.1.3

Tolerances (Permissible variations )on width

5.1.3.1

Hotrolled steel plates shall be

supplied in the delivery condition with trimmed edges, and

the permissible variations in width shall conform to the limites given in Table 5.
Table 5
Nominal thickness

Tolerances on width for hot-rolled steel plates

Nominal width

Tolerances in width

1500

+10
0
+15
0
+20
0
+25
0
+30
0

616
1500
2000
16

20003000
3000

5.1.3.2

Hotrolled sheets cut from coils shall be supplied in the delivery condition with trimmed edges.

Permissable variantion in width for hot-rolled steel strips and sheets cut from coils shall conform to the
limits given in Table 6.
5.1.3.2.1

Tolerances on width for hot-rolled steel strips with mill edges shall be determined depending

on the agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.

Table 6
Nominal width
6002100

5.1.3.3

Tolerances on width for hot-rolled steel sheets and strips

unit: mm

Tolerances in width
+6
0

Coldrolled sheets and strips shall be supplied in the delivery condition with trimmed edges.

The permissible variations in width shall conform to the limits given in Table 7.
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Table 7

Tolerances on width for cold-rolled steel strips and sheets cut from coils with trimmed edges
Nominal width

Tolerances in width
+2.0
0
+3.0
0
+4.0
0

1.502.50
2.503.50
3.508.00

5.1.4

Tolerances on length

Tolerances on length for hot-rolled steel plates, hot-rolled sheets cut from coils and cold-rolled sheets
cut from coils shall conform to the limits given in Table 8.
Table 8

Tolerances on length for hot-rolled steel plates, hot-rolled sheets cut from coils and cold-rolled
sheets cut from coils
product classification

nominal length

Hot-rolled platesm hot-rolled sheets

cut from coils

200012000

cold-rolled sheets

200010000

5.2

Tolerance on length
+0.005 Nominal length
0
+0.005 Nominal length
0

Shapes

5.2.1

Edge Cambers

Edge Cambers of hot-rolled steel plate, strips and sheets cut from coils shall conform to limits given
in Table 9
Table 9

Edge Cambers of hot-rolled steel plates, hot-rolled steel strips and sheets cut from coils, cold
rolled strips and sheets cut from coils

product
classification

nominal length

Hot-rolled steel
strips

Hot-rolled steel
plate and
hot-rolled sheet
cut from coils
cold-rolled strip
and sheet cut
from coils

5.2.2
5.2.2.1

edge condition

Measured length

Edge Camber

Trimmed edged (longitudinal shearing)

Any 5000

15

untrimmed edges

Any 5000

20

5000

Trimmed or untrimmed edges

Actual length

L0.3%

5000

trimmed edges (longitudinal shearing)

Any 5000

15

5000

untrimmed edges

Any 5000

20

2000

trimmed edges (longitudinal shearing)

Any 5000

2000

untrimmed edges

Any 5000

L0.3%

out-of squareness
The out-of squareness of hot-rolled steel plates and sheets cut from coils shall be limited to not

exceed 1% of the nominal widths.

5.2.2.2

The out-of squareness of cold-rolled steel sheets and strips (including sheets cut from coils)

shall be limited to not exceed 0.5% of the nominal widths.

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5.2.3

Flatness

5.2.3.1

The permissible tolenrances from flatness of hot-rolled steel plates shall comforn to the limits

given in Table 10.

Table 10

5.2.3.2

Permisible variations from flatness for hot-rolled steel plates in millimeter

Thickness

Flatness tolerances

6100

15

The permisible variations from flatness for hot-rolled steel sheets cut from coils shall conform

to the limits given in Table 11.

Table 11

Permisible variations from flatness for hot-rolled steel sheets cut from coils

Nominal thickness

14.0

5.2.3.3

Nominal width

Flatness tolerances

6001200

23

12001500

30

1500

38

The permisible variations from flatness for cold-rolled steel sheets cut from coils shall

conform to the limits given in Table 12.

Table 12

Permisible variations from flatness for cold-rolled steel sheets cut from coils
Flatness tolerances

Nominal length
3000
3000

5.2.4

Low level

High level

10

12

Shape of coils

Steel coils shall be tightly wound, as round as possible, with no curling edges.
5.2.4.1

The telescopes of hot-rolled coils with trimmed edges shall not exceed 30mm.

5.2.4.2

The telescopes of cold-rolled coils with trimmed edges shall not exceed 20mm.

5.3

Weights (Mass)

5.3.1

Weights of steel plates

Steel plates shall be delivered according to the theoretical weights or the actual weights. Theoretical
weight shall be calculated using the nominal dimensions, and the calculating thickness is the mean value
of the permissible maximum thickness and the permissible minimum thickness. The densities of steel
plates are given in Appendix A.
5.3.2

Weights of steel strips

Steel strips shall be delivered according to the actual weight.

5.3.3

Method of rounding off

Method of rounding off shall be in accordance with the specifications in GB/T 8170.
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5.4

Measurements on dimensions and shapes

5.4.1
5.4.1.1

Location of dimension measurement

Location of thickness measurement

The thickness of hot-rolled steel strips(including hot-rolled sheets) with trimmed edges shall be
measured at any point situated more than 25mm from edges, and for hot-rolled strips (including sheets cut
from continuously hot-rolled coils) with untrimmed edges, the measuring point is situated more than
40mm from the edge. For hot-rolled steel plates with trimmed edges, the thickness is measured at any
points situated more than 25mm from the edges (transverse and longitudinal) of the plate, and for plates
with untrimmed edges, the measuring points is situated upon the agreement between the manufacturer and
the purchaser.
The thickness of cold-rolled steel sheets and strips with trimmed edges is measured at any point
situated more than 25mm from the shearing edges, and for cold-rolled sheets and strips with untrimmed
edges, the measuring point is situated more than 40mm from the rolling edges.
For hot-rolled steel strips with no cropping ends, the listed tolerances on thickness do not apply to
the deviant portions of ends (tongue-area). The length of the steel strip may be calculated according to the
following formula:
Length (m) = 90 / Nominal thickness (mm)
but the total length of each steel coil shall not exceed 20m.
5.4.1.2

Location of width measurement

The width shall be measured perpendicular to the direction of rolling. The deviant portions at end s
(tongue areas) of steel strips with trimmed edges are excepted.
5.4.2
5.4.2.1

Measurement methods for shapes.

Edge camber (Edgewise bow)

The measurement method for edge camber is shown in Figure 1. The deviant portions at end s (tongue
areas) of the steel strip are excluded.

1Edge camber
2Longitudinal edge
3Ends of the reference measuring length
aRolling direction
Figure 1:
5.4.2.2
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Out-of squareness

Measurement method for edge camber

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The measurement method for out-of squareness is shown in Figure 2.

1Out-of squareness
2Orthogonal ruler
3Side edge
aRolling direction
Figure 1:
5.4.2.3

Measurement method for out-of squareness

The measurement method for flatness of steel plates.

To measure flatness, the steel plates shall be placed on a flat surface in the deadweight state. The
maximum distance between the lower surface of the plate and the flat surface shall be measured in any
direction.
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Technical requirements.

6.1

Steel-making process.

6.1.1

Steel can be made by a coarse smelting process of steel water, and followed by a refining process

outsides the furnace.

6.1.2
6.2

The ratio of reduction of thickness from a strand-cast slab to a plate shall be at least 3.0:1.
Chemical composition.

6.2.1

The UNS number, designation, and chemical compositions (heat analysis) for steels shall be

consistent with requirements specified in Table 13 to Table 15. Except those the range or the minimum
values are clearly indicated, the rest values listed in Table 13 to Table 15 are the maximum values.
6.2.2

The tolerances of chemical composition for steel plates, sheets and strips shall conform to the

specifications in GB/T 222.

6.3

Delivery condition
After the hot rolling or cold rolling, the steel plates, sheets and strips shall be supplied in the

condition of being heat treated and acid pickled or other similar treatments. The route for heat treatment
may refer to Appendices B1 to B3.
6.4

Mechanical properties and process properties at room temperature

The mechanical properties of steel plates, sheets and strips after the heat treatments shall conform to

the specifications in Sections 6.4.1 to 6.4.3. For the various sorts of hardness tests, the hardness test may
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be carried out using one of these methods according to the dimension and status of steel plates, sheets and
strips.

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Table 13

Chemical composition (heat analysis) of austenitic steels

Chemical composition (% by mass)

Serial number in
GB/T 20878

UNS number

17

S30408 a

18

Designation
Cr

Mo

Cu

8.00
10.50
8.00
12.00
8.00
10.50
19.00
22.00

18.00
20.00
18.00
20.00
18.00
20.00
24.00
26.00

0.10

0.020

10.00
14.00

16.00
18.00

0.10

0.035

0.020

10.00
14.00

16.00
18.00

0.10

2.00

0.035

0.020

10.00
14.00

16.00
18.00

Ti5
C

1.00

2.00

0.035

0.020

23.00
28.00

19.00
23.00

0.10

1.00

2.00

0.08

0.75

2.00

0.035

0.020

11.00
15.00

18.00
20.00

0.10

022Cr19Ni13Mo3

0.030

0.75

2.00

0.035

0.020

11.00
15.00

18.00
20.00

06Cr18Ni11Ti

0.08

0.75

2.00

0.035

0.020

9.00
12.00

17.0
19.00

Ti5
C

Si

Mn

06Cr19Ni10

0.08

0.75

2.00

0.035

0.020

S30403 a

022Cr19Ni10

0.030

0.75

2.00

0.035

0.020

19

S30409 a

07Cr19Ni10

0.75

2.00

0.035

0.020

35

S31008 a

06Cr25Ni20

1.50

2.00

0.035

0.020

38

S31608 a

06Cr17Ni12Mo2

0.08

0.75

2.00

0.035

39

S31603 a

022Cr17Ni12Mo2

0.030

0.75

2.00

41

S31668 a

06Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti

0.08

0.75

48

S31782 a

015Cr21Ni26Mo5Cu
2

0.020

49

S31708 a

06Cr19Ni13Mo3

50

S31703 a

55

S32168 a

0.04
0.10
0.04008

2.00

3.00
2.00

3.00
2.00

3.00
4.00

5.00
3.00

4.00
3.00

4.00

The chemical compositions for some of the designations in this table are different from those specified in GB/T 20878.

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Ni

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Serial
number
in GB/T
20878

UNS
number

Designation

68

S21953 a

70
71

Chemical composition (heat analysis) of austenitic-ferritic steels

Chemical composition (% by mass)
C

Si

Mn

022Cr19Ni5Mo3Si2N

0.030

1.30
2.00

1.00
2.00

0.030

0.020

S22253

022Cr22Ni5Mo3N

0.030

1.00

2.00

0.030

0.020

S22053

022Cr23Ni5Mo3N

0.030

1.00

2.00

0.030

0.020

Cr

Ni

Mo

18.00
19.50
21.00
23.00
22.00
23.00

4.50
5.50
4.50
6.50
4.50
6.50

2.50
3.00
2.50
3.50
3.00
3.50

Cu
-

others

N
0.05
0.12
0.08
0.20
0.14
0.20

The chemical compositions for some of the designations in this table are different from those specified in GB/T 20878.

Table 15
Serial number in
GB/T 20878

Chemical composition (heat analysis) of ferritic steels

Chemical composition (% by mass)

UNS
number

Designation

78

S11348a

92
97

Ni

Mo

others

11.5014.50

0.60

Al: 0.100.30

0.020

17.5019.50

1.00

1.752.50

0.035

Ti+Nb[0.20+4
C+N] 0.80

0.020

11.5013.50

0.60

Si

Mn

06Cr13Al

0.08

1.00

1.00

0.035

0.020

S11972a

019Cr19Mo2NbTi

0.025

1.00

1.00

0.035

S41008a

06Cr13

0.06

1.00

1.00

0.035

Cr

The chemical compositions for some of the designations in this table are different from those specified in GB/T 20878.

6.4.1

The mechanical properties at room temperature for austenitic stainless steels in the solution treated condition shall conform to t he specifications

given in Table 16. The test for specified non-proportional tensile strength (0.2% proof strength) may be carried out when it is requested by the purchaser
and being prescribed in the purchase order.
6.4.1.1

For the hot-rolled plates, if the thickness exceeds the maximum value specified in the Table 16, the mechanical testing may be carried ou t

upon the agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of order. However, the test data for reference only and not as a basis for
delivery.
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Table 16

Mechanical properties at room temperature for austenitic stainless steels in the solution tre ated
condition

Serial
number in
GB/T
20878

17

18

19

35

38

39

41

48

49

50

55

UNS
Number

Designati
on

Product Form
and Thickness
mm max.

RP0.2,MPa
0.2% Proof
strength

RP1.0,MPa
1.0% Proof
strength

Rm,MPa
Tensile
strength

A%
elongati
on after
fracture

Not less than

S30408

S30403

S30409

S31008

S31608

S31603

S31668

S31782

S31708

S31703

S32168

06Cr19Ni
10

022Cr19
Ni10

07Cr19Ni
10

06Cr25Ni
20

06Cr17Ni
12Mo2

022Cr17
Ni12Mo2

06Cr17Ni
12Mo2Ti

015Cr21
Ni26Mo5
Cu2

06Cr19Ni
13Mo3

022Cr19N
i13Mo3

06Cr18Ni
11T

14

80

14

80

14

80

14

80

14

80

14

80

14

80

14

80

14

80

14

80

C
H

8
14

80

Hardness
HB
HR HV 1
)
W
B
not
greater than

205

250

520

40

201

92

210

180

230

490

40

201

92

210

205

250

520

40

201

92

210

205

240

520

40

217

95

220

205

260

520

40

217

95

220

180

260

490

40

217

95

220

205

260

520

40

217

95

220

220

260

520

35

90

205

260

520

35

217

95

220

205

260

520

40

217

95

220

205

250

520

40

217

95

220

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6.4.2

The mechanical properties at room temperature for austenitic-ferritic stainless steels in the

solution treated condition shall conform to the specifications given in Table 17.
6.4.3

The mechanical properties and process properties at room temperature for ferritic stainless steels

in the annealed treated condition shall conform to the specifications given in Table 18. The bend ing test
may be carried out only when it is requested by the purchaser and being prescribed in the purchase order.
Table 17

Mechanical properties and processing properties at room temperature for austenitic-ferritic

stainless steels in the solution treated condition
Tensile test

Serial
numbe
r in
GB/T
20878

UNS
number

Designation

Product Form
and Thickness
mm, Max.

RP0.2 MPa
0.2% Proof
strength

Rm MPa
Tensile
strength

Hardness
A%
Elongation
after
fracture

68

70

71

S21953

S22253

S22053

022Cr22Ni5M
o3N

022Cr23Ni5M
o3N

14

80

H
P

80

H
P

Table 18

14

14

440

630

25

290

31

450

620

25

293

31

450

620

25

293

31

80

Mechanical properties at room temperature for ferritic stainless steels in the annealed condition
Tensile test

Serial
numbe
r in
GB/T
20878

UNS
numb
er

Designati
on

Product
Form and
Thickness
mm, max.

RP0.2
MPa
0.2%
Proof
strength

Rm MPa
Tensile
strength

Hardness
A%
Elongatio
n after
fracture

HB
W

not less than

78

14

HRC

Not greater
than

Not less than

022Cr19Ni5M
o3Si2N

HB
W

S113
48

92

S119
72

`97

S410
08

06Cr13Al

019Cr19
Mo2NbTi

06Cr13

14

25

14

25

HRB

Bend test

HV

180
b=2a

not greater than

170

415

20

179

88

200

d=2a

275

415

20

217

96

230

d=2a

205

415

20

183

89

200

d =2a

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6.5

Inter-granular corrosion test

Upon the purchasers requests, the austenitic stainless steel shall subject to intergranular corrosion

test, and the test method and acceptance criterion shall be prescribed in the purchasing contract.
6.6

Surface finish and quality requirements.

6.6.1

Finishing types for steel plates, sheets and strips.

The types of surface processing for steel plates, sheets and strips are given in Table 19. The purchaser
shall determine the processing type depending on the demand of usage, and prescribe the type in the
purchasing contract.
6.6.2

Surface condition

6.6.2.1

Surface conditions of hot-rolled steel plates and hot-rolled strips (including steel sheets cut

from coils)
The surface of steel plates, sheets, and strips shall not exist any imperfections that affecting the usage.
After pickling, any oxide scale or over-pickling is not allowing to exist on the surface of steel plates,
sheets, or strips. Shallow imperfections on the surface of steel plates/sheets may be ground and cleaned up,
but the thickness of the ground plate/sheet shall not be reduced below the minimum thickness permitted.
As the steel strips generally do not get any opportunity to remove imperfections, containing imperfections
in a small amount is permitted for steel strips.
6.6.2.2

Surface conditions of cold rolled steel strips and

sheets cut from coils.

The surface of steel sheets shall not exist any imperfections that affecting the usage.
Defects ,including minute pittings, scraches, indentations, cavities,roll marks, and color differance,

are

allowed to exist when the imperfection depth is less than half of the thickness tolenrance of the material
and do not affact the usage. Partial grounding is allowed, but the thickness of the ground sheet shall not be
reduced below the minimum thickness permitted.
The surface of steel strips shall not exist any imperfections that affecting the usage. The strips
supplied in the delivery ondition as coils generally do not get any opportunity to remove imperfections,
therefore, containing imperfections in a small amount is permitted for steel strips.

For strips without

polishing, if the depth of imperfections are less than the half of the permitted tolenrance on thickness, the
existance of imperfections on the surface, such as minute pittings, scraches, indentations, cavities,roll
marks, and color differance etc. is allowed.
Strip edges shall be smooth. The cutting depth greater than half of the width tolerance or the cutting
burr greater than the tolerance on thickness is not allowed for the steel strips with trimmed edges. The
crack at edges greater than the tolerance on width is not allowed for steel strips with mill edges.

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Table 19
Type

Surface
finish

Abbreviation

Type of treatment

1E

Hot rolled, heat

treated,
mechanically
descaled

Free of scale

1D

Hot rolled, heat

treated, pickled

Free of scale

2D

Cold rolled, heat

treated, pickled or
descaled

Surface
uniform,
matt like

2B

Cold rolled, heat

treated, pickled or
descaled, brightened

Smoother
than 2D

Hot
rolled

cold
rolled

6.7

Types of surface finising

Notes
The type of mechanical descaling (coarse grinding or
shot blasting) depends on the type of the product, and
is left to the manufacturers dicretion, unless
otherwise agreed
Apply to standards for most steel types to ensure good
corrosion resistance, also common for further
processing. Its permissible for grinding marks to be
present.
Heat treatment and pickling after cold rolled.
Matt-like results from the pickling or descaling.
Coarse-roller for smoothenThe coarse surface
finishing facilitate the deep-drawing process to retain
lubricant in the steel surface. Suitable for parts which
will be deep-drawing, and then polished after forming
is necessary.
Upon the 2D surface condition as basis, polishing roll
with the amount of the formation of small-depressed
after the heat treatment and/or descaling of steel. The
most common for surface finish.

Special requirements
Upon the purchasers request and the agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, special

requirements for the chemical compositions, mechanical properties, non-metallic inclusions should be
specified, as well as the supplement requirements for inspection items such as corrosive resistance test,
nondestructive test, etc. The specific acceptable criterion and testing method shall be determined upon the
agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser, and shall be indicated in the purchase contract.
7

Test methods
For each lot of steel plates, sheets or strips, the inspection items, sampling quantity, sampling

locations and testing methods shall be in accordance with specifications given in Table 20.
Table 20

Inspection items, sampling quantity, sampling locations and testing method for each lot of
steel plates, sheets or strips

16

Serial Number

Inspection item

Quantity of sampling

Method and
location of
sampling

Chemical
composition

GB/T 20066

Tensile test

GB/T 2975

Bending test

Hardness test

Inter-granular
corrosion

GB/T 232
From any
plate/sheet of coil
subject to the
agreement between
the manufacturer
and purchaser at the
time of order

Dimension,
shape

surface condition

plate/sheet by
plate/sheet, or coil by
coil
plate/sheet by
plate/sheet, or coil by
coil

Testing methods
GB/T 223GB/T 11170
GB/T 20123 GB/T 20124
GB/T 228
GB/T 232
GB/T230.1GB/T231.1
GB/T4340.1

GB/T 4334

According to Section 5.4

Visual inspection

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Inspection rules

8.1

Examination and receiving inspection

The quality inspection of steel plates, sheets and strips shall be administrated by the local authority

of the quality supervision department over the supplier. The supplier shall ensure that the steel materials
delivered are in compliance with the specifications in this standard. The enquirer has rights to carry out
examinations and inspections in accordance with the relevant standards.
8.2

The rule of lot composing

Steel plates, sheets and strips shall be inspected by per lot, in which is composed of plates, sheets and

strips from the same UNS number (designation), the same heat number , the same thickness, and the same
heat treatment process. The weight of each lot shall be not greater than 40t
8.3

Locations and quantity of samplings

The sampling location and sampling quantity of steel plates, sheets and strips shall conform to the

specifications in Table 20.

8.4

Retest and acceptance criterionThe items for retest and acceptance criterion shall conform to the

requirements specified in GB/T 17505.

9

Package, marks and quality certificates

The packaging, marking and quality certificates of steel plates, sheets and strips shall conform to the

specifications in GB/T 247.

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Appendix

(Mandatory Appendix)
Densities of stainless steels

Table A.1

18

The values of density for stainless steels

3

GB/T 20878

UNS No.

Designation

kg/dm 20

17

S30408

06Cr19Ni10

7.93

18

S30403

022Cr19Ni10

7.90

19

S30409

07Cr19Ni10

7.90

35

S31008

06Cr25Ni20

7.98

38

S31608

06Cr17Ni12Mo2

8.00

39

S31603

022Cr17Ni12Mo2

8.00

41

S31668

06Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti

7.90

48

S39042

015Cr21Ni26Mo5Cu2

8.00

49

S31708

06Cr19Ni13Mo3

8.00

50

S31703

022Cr19Ni13Mo3

7.98

55

S32168

06Cr18Ni11Ti

8.03

68

S21953

022Cr19Ni5Mo3Si2N

7.70

70

S22253

022Cr22Ni5Mo3N

7.80

71

S22053

022Cr23Ni5Mo3N

7.80

78

S11348

06Cr13Al

7.75

92

S11972

019Cr19Mo2NbTi

7.75

97

S11306

06Cr13

7.75

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Appendix

(Informatice Appendix)
Guidelines for heat treatment of stainless steels

Table B.1

Guidelines for heat treatment of austenitic stainless steels

GB/T20878
Serial No.

UNS No.

Designation

17

S30408

06Cr19Ni10

18

S30403

022Cr19Ni10

19

S30409

07Cr19Ni10

35

S31008

06Cr25Ni20

38

S31608

06Cr17Ni12Mo2

39

S31603

022Cr17Ni12Mo2

41

S31668

06Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti

48

S39042

015Cr21Ni26Mo5Cu2

49

S31708

06Cr19Ni13Mo3

50

S31703

022Cr19Ni13Mo3

Table B.2

Temperature and type of cooling

1040
Water cooling or other cooling types sufficiently
rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
1040Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid

Guidelines for heat treatment of austenitic-ferritic stainless steels

GB/T20878
Serial No.

UNS No.

Designation

68

S21953

022Cr19Ni5Mo3Si2N

70

S22253

022Cr22Ni5Mo3N

71

S22053

022Cr23Ni5Mo3N

Table B.3

Temperature and type of cooling

9501050
Water cooling or other types of cooling
sufficiently rapid
10401100Water cooling or other
types of cooling sufficiently rapid
10401100Water cooling or other
types of cooling sufficiently rapid

Guidelines for heat treatment of ferritic stainless steels

GB/T20878

UNS No.

Designation

Annealing temperature and type of cooling

78

S11348

06Cr13Al

780830
rapid cooling or slow cooling

92

S11972

019Cr19Mo2NbTi

8001050 rapid cooling

97

S11306

06Cr13

Annealing in bell-type furnace, about 760, slow

cooling
Continuous annealing, 800900, slow cooling

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Appendix

(Informative Appendix)
Designations of stainless steels listed in this standard

Table C.1
GB/T 20878
2007
Serial Number

UNS Number

National Standard
GB/T 208782007

National Standards
GB/T 32801992
GB/T 42371992

United States
ASTM A240/240M
08

Japanese Standards
JIS G43042005
JIS G43052005

European standard
EN10028-72007

17

S30408

06Cr19Ni10

0Cr18Ni9

S30400,304

SUS304

X5CrNi18-101.4301

18

S30403

022Cr19Ni10

00C19Ni10

S30403,304L

SUS304L

X2CrNi19-111.4306

19

S30409

07Cr19Ni10

S30409,304H

SUH304H

X6CrNi18-101.4948

35

S31008

06Cr25Ni20

0Cr25Ni20

S31008,310S

SUS310S

X12CrNi23-121.4845

38

S31608

06Cr17Ni12Mo2

0Cr17Ni12Mo2

S31600,316

SUS316

39

S31603

022Cr17Ni12Mo2

00Cr17Ni14Mo2

S31603,316L

SUS316L

41

S31668

06Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti

0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti

S31635,316Ti

SUS316Ti

48

S39042

015Cr21Ni26Mo5Cu2

N08904,904L

49

S31708

06Cr19Ni13Mo3

0Cr19Ni13Mo3

S31700,317

SUS317

50

S31703

022Cr19Ni13Mo3

00Cr19Ni13Mo3

S31703,317L

SUS317L

X2CrNiMo18-15-4,1.4438

55

S32168

06Cr18Ni11Ti

0Cr18Ni10Ti

S32100,321

SUS321

X6CrNiTi18-10,1.4541

S21953

022Cr19Ni5Mo3Si2N

00Cr18Ni5Mo3Si2

S31500

68

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Designations of stainless steels listed in this standard and other standards

X5CrNiMo17-12-2
1.4401
X2CrNiMo17-12-2,1.440
4
X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2,1.4
571
X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5,1.4
539

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Table C.1

Designations of stainless steels listed in this standard and other standards

GB/T 20878
2007
Serial Number

UNS Number

National Standard
GB/T 20878-2007

National Standards
GB/T 32801992
GB/T 42371992

United States
ASTM A240/240M
08

Japanese Standards
JIS G43042005
JIS G43052005

European standard
EN10028-72007

70

S22253

022Cr22Ni5Mo3N

S31803

SUS329J3L

X2CrNiMoN22-5-3,1.4462

71

S22053

022Cr23Ni5Mo3N

S32205,2205

78

S11348

06Cr13Al

0Cr13Al

S40500,405

SUS405

X6CrAl131.4002

92

S11972

019Cr19Mo2NbTi

00Cr18Mo2

S44400,444

(SUS444)

X2CrNiMoTi18-2,1.4521

97

S11306

06Cr13

0Cr13

S41008,410S

(SUS410S)

X6Cr131.4000

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