Stainless Steel 1.4854-SA (Solution Annealed)
Heat-treated state · default condition
EN 1.4854 · UNS S35315 · also 353 MA
Standard stocked condition for plate and most product forms — maximum ductility and oxidation performance.
Values for the SA condition
Other 1.4854 tempers and conditions
1.4854 is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4854.
Compare all 3 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forged + solution annealed (flanges, rings, blocks) | Heavy section forgings for furnace rolls, hubs and fan hubs operating above 1000 °C. | 300 | 690 | 42 | 185 HB | 1.7 % IACS |
SADefaultThis page Solution Annealed | Standard stocked condition for plate and most product forms — maximum ductility and oxidation performance. | 330 | 750 | 45 | 190 HB | 1.7 % IACS |
Cold drawn | Choose for close tolerance small-diameter bar and higher room-temperature strength; strength gain is lost above ~700 °C. | 570 | 870 | 25 | 24 HRC | 1.7 % IACS |
What is 1.4854-SA?
1.4854-SA is 1.4854 heat treated to SA — standard stocked condition for plate and most product forms — maximum ductility and oxidation performance. 1.4854-SA has a yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 195 GPa (28.3 Msi). 1.4854-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).
Advantages
- High service temperature — 1,150°C (2,102 °F), better than 99% of stainless steel grades
- Tough — resists crack growth — 200 MPa·√m (182 ksi·√in), better than 86% of stainless steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 45%, better than 76% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Low electrical conductivity — 1.7 % IACS, worse than 93% of stainless steel grades
- Difficult to machine — 25/100, worse than 88% of stainless steel grades
- High embodied carbon — 5.8 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 86% of stainless steel grades
1.4854-SA properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4854-SA; 23 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-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).
Mechanical16
1.4854-SA has a yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 195 GPa (28.3 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4854-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).
Electrical3
1.4854-SA conducts electricity at 1.7 % IACS, worse than 93% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (58/100), worse than 62% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4854-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%.
Manufacturability7
1.4854-SA's machinability is poor (25/100, worse than 88% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (72/100); formability good (60/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.4854-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.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Ccarbon kept high for creep strength | 0.04 – 0.08 | 0.06 |
| Siforms protective silica sub-layer | 1.2 – 2 | 1.6 |
| Mn | ≤ 2 | 1.5 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | — |
| Cr | 24 – 26 | 25 |
| Ni | 34 – 36 | 35 |
| Nsolid-solution/creep strengthening | 0.12 – 0.2 | 0.16 |
| Cerare-earth addition for oxide scale adhesion | 0.03 – 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1.4854-SA — frequently asked
What is 1.4854-SA used for?
1.4854-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-SA?
1.4854-SA has a typical yield strength of 330 MPa (47.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — weaker than 57% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is 1.4854-SA easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (25/100, worse than 88% 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-SA be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (72/100). 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-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-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-SA?
1.4854-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
- EN 10095 — Heat resisting steels and nickel alloys — CEN (2018)
- ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (UNS S35315) — ASTM (2023)
- ASTM A213/A249/A312 — stainless tube and pipe (UNS S35315) — ASTM (2022)
- Outokumpu 353 MA (EN 1.4854) data sheet — Outokumpu (2023)
- 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.