Contact Information
Marine Machining & Manufacturing
33475 Giftos Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Phone:
586-791-8800
Fax:
586-791-8803
E-mail Us: marinemachiningMFG@gmail.com
AQUAMET® 17
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 in 2 in .% | 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 |



