AQUAMET 17
Marine Machining & Manufacturing
33475 Giftos Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Phone: 586-791-8800
Fax: 586-791-8803
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Exclusive Worldwide Supplier of Aquamet Alloys
AQUAMET 17 is a precipitation-hardening, martensitic stainless steel. Because it is hardened by heat treatment, it provides high strength, regardless of the diameter, combined with good toughness and corrosion resistance. A popular choice, AQUAMET 17 is currently in wide use in pleasure boats, workboats, crew boats, fishing trawlers, pilot and patrol boats.
Mechanical Properties
|
AQUAMET 17 |
Tensile Strength Psi |
0.2% Yield Tension psi |
Strength Torsion psi |
Elongation |
Reduction of Area % |
|
Up to 8" |
135,000 |
105,000 |
70,000 |
16 |
50 |
|
8" to 12" |
135,000 |
105,000 |
70,000 |
12 |
35 |
Minimum values. Actual test results may be higher.
Chemical Properties
|
COMPOSITION |
17 |
|
Carbon |
0.07 max |
|
Manganese |
1.00 max |
|
Silicon |
1.00 max |
|
Chromium |
14.50 - 16.50 |
|
Nickel |
3.00 - 5.00 |
|
Phosphorus |
0.04 max |
|
Sulfur |
0.03 max |
|
Copper |
3.00 - 5.00 |
|
Columbium + Tantalum |
0.15 - 0.45 |
|
Iron |
Balance |
