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Stainless Steel 1.4854 FORGED-SA

Heat-treated state

EN 1.4854 · UNS S35315 · also 353 MA

Heavy section forgings for furnace rolls, hubs and fan hubs operating above 1000 °C.

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Values for the FORGED-SA condition

Other 1.4854 tempers and conditions

1.4854 is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4854.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
FORGED-SAThis page
Forged + solution annealed (flanges, rings, blocks)
Heavy section forgings for furnace rolls, hubs and fan hubs operating above 1000 °C.30069042185 HB1.7 % IACS
SADefault
Solution Annealed
Standard stocked condition for plate and most product forms — maximum ductility and oxidation performance.33075045190 HB1.7 % IACS
Cold drawn
Choose for close tolerance small-diameter bar and higher room-temperature strength; strength gain is lost above ~700 °C.5708702524 HRC1.7 % IACS

What is 1.4854 FORGED-SA?

1.4854 FORGED-SA is 1.4854 heat treated to FORGED-SA — heavy section forgings for furnace rolls, hubs and fan hubs operating above 1000 °C. 1.4854 FORGED-SA has a yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 690 MPa (100 ksi) — weaker than 68% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 42% and the elastic modulus is 195 GPa (28.3 Msi). 1.4854 FORGED-SA has a density of 7.9 g/cm³ (0.285 lb/in³), heavier than 68% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,350°C (2,462 °F). SA is the default condition FabDigit quotes; FORGED-SA is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • High service temperature — 1,150°C (2,102 °F), better than 99% of stainless steel grades
  • Tough — resists crack growth — 185 MPa·√m (168.4 ksi·√in), better than 77% of stainless steel grades

Limitations

  • Low electrical conductivity — 1.7 % IACS, worse than 93% of stainless steel grades
  • High embodied carbon — 5.8 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 86% of stainless steel grades

1.4854 FORGED-SA properties

Typical room-temperature values for 1.4854 FORGED-SA; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.4854 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.

Physical3

1.4854 FORGED-SA has a density of 7.9 g/cm³ (0.285 lb/in³), heavier than 68% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,350°C (2,462 °F).

Density7.9 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,350°C2,462 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,400°C2,552 °F

Mechanical16

1.4854 FORGED-SA has a yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 690 MPa (100 ksi) — weaker than 68% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 42% and the elastic modulus is 195 GPa (28.3 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus195 GPa28.3 Msi
Shear Modulus76 GPa11 Msi
Bulk Modulus155 GPa22.5 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.29
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)690 MPa100 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)300 MPa43.5 ksi
Elongation at Break42%
Reduction in Area52%
Compressive Strength305 MPa44.2 ksi
Shear Strength425 MPa61.6 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)275 MPa39.9 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)185 MPa·√m168 ksi·√in
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)130 J95.9 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell185 HB
Hardness, Rockwell B88 HRB
Hardness, Vickers195 HV

Thermal6

1.4854 FORGED-SA is rated for continuous service to 1,150°C (2,102 °F). It conducts heat at 14 W/m·K (8.09 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 80% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 15.5 µm/m·K (8.61 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity14 W/m·K8.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)15.5 µm/m·K8.6 µin/in·°F
Latent Heat of Fusion270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)1,150°C2,102 °F
Min Service Temperature-196°C-321 °F

Electrical3

1.4854 FORGED-SA conducts electricity at 1.7 % IACS, worse than 93% of stainless steel grades.

Electrical Conductivity1.7 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity1×10⁻⁶ Ω·m39.4 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responsenon-magnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is good (58/100), worse than 62% of stainless steel grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.1 V
Corrosion ResistanceGood58/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryExcellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation, carburizing and sulphidizing atmospheres up to ~1150 °C; good resistance to nitriding and thermal cycling. Aqueous corrosion resistance similar to 310S — adequate in mild media, but not for warm chloride or strong reducing acids.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of 1.4854 FORGED-SA takes about 78 MJ of energy and emits 5.8 kg of CO₂ — more than 87% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 55%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)78 MJ/kg33,534 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)5.8 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water200 L/kg24 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content55%

Manufacturability7

1.4854 FORGED-SA's machinability is poor (27/100, worse than 83% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability good (55/100).

MachinabilityPoor27/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)32%
WeldabilityVery good70/100
Formability (cold)Good55/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityGood55/100
PolishabilityGood65/100
Anodizing Responsen/a — not an anodizing alloy; surface protection is the self-forming Cr/Si/Ce oxide scale

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with 1.4854 FORGED-SA

Is 1.4854 easy to machine?

Machines like a hot-work superalloy: rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, low speed (~15–25 m/min HSS-free), heavy positive feed to cut under the work-hardened layer, and flood coolant.

Can 1.4854 be welded?

Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with matching 353 MA filler or Ni-base (e.g. ERNiCr-3/ERNiCrCoMo-1); low heat input, no preheat, no PWHT required for thin sections.

Can 1.4854 be formed, bent or molded?

Cold forms well but needs ~50% higher press loads than 304 and generous bend radii; hot work at 1150–950 °C followed by solution anneal at ~1150 °C with rapid cooling.

What surface finishes work on 1.4854?

Pickle/passivate after hot work to remove Cr-depleted scale; mechanical grinding and polishing are effective, no anodizing or plating normally used.

1.4854 chemical composition (wt %)

Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
Ccarbon kept high for creep strength0.04 – 0.080.06
Siforms protective silica sub-layer1.2 – 21.6
Mn≤ 21.5
P≤ 0.04—
S≤ 0.02—
Cr24 – 2625
Ni34 – 3635
Nsolid-solution/creep strengthening0.12 – 0.20.16
Cerare-earth addition for oxide scale adhesion0.03 – 0.080.05
Febalance—

1.4854 FORGED-SA — frequently asked

What is 1.4854 FORGED-SA used for?

1.4854 FORGED-SA is typically used for furnace rollers, radiant tubes, kiln fittings, high-temperature fasteners and combustion chambers. In short: 1150 °C service austenitic; cerium-stabilised oxidation resistance; carburization-resistant furnace alloy.

What is the yield strength of 1.4854 FORGED-SA?

1.4854 FORGED-SA has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 690 MPa (100 ksi) — weaker than 68% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.

Is 1.4854 FORGED-SA easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated poor (27/100, worse than 83% of stainless steel grades). Machines like a hot-work superalloy: rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, low speed (~15–25 m/min HSS-free), heavy positive feed to cut under the work-hardened layer, and flood coolant.

Can 1.4854 FORGED-SA be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with matching 353 MA filler or Ni-base (e.g. ERNiCr-3/ERNiCrCoMo-1); low heat input, no preheat, no PWHT required for thin sections.

What surface finishes work on 1.4854 FORGED-SA?

Pickle/passivate after hot work to remove Cr-depleted scale; mechanical grinding and polishing are effective, no anodizing or plating normally used.

Can 1.4854 FORGED-SA be formed, bent or molded?

Cold forms well but needs ~50% higher press loads than 304 and generous bend radii; hot work at 1150–950 °C followed by solution anneal at ~1150 °C with rapid cooling.

What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4854 FORGED-SA?

1.4854 FORGED-SA is rated for continuous use to about 1,150°C (2,102 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between 1.4854-SA and 1.4854-CD?

SA is the default condition — standard stocked condition for plate and most product forms — maximum ductility and oxidation performance. CD: choose for close tolerance small-diameter bar and higher room-temperature strength; strength gain is lost above ~700 °C. Yield strength is 330 MPa in SA versus 570 MPa in CD.

Sources

  1. EN 10095 — Heat resisting steels and nickel alloys — CEN (2018)
  2. ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (UNS S35315) — ASTM (2023)
  3. ASTM A213/A249/A312 — stainless tube and pipe (UNS S35315) — ASTM (2022)
  4. Outokumpu 353 MA (EN 1.4854) data sheet — Outokumpu (2023)
  5. ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)

Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.