Stainless Steel 1.4857-SA (Solution annealed)
Heat-treated state
EN 1.4857 · UNS J95705 · ASTM A297 Grade HP
Occasionally specified to dissolve part of the eutectic carbide network and restore ductility before machining or welding of thick sections.
Values for the SA condition
Other 1.4857 tempers and conditions
1.4857 is listed in 3 conditions; see the grade overview at 1.4857.
Compare all 3 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAThis page Solution annealed | Occasionally specified to dissolve part of the eutectic carbide network and restore ductility before machining or welding of thick sections. | 240 | 460 | 16 | 175 HB | 1.7 % IACS |
FDefault As fabricated | Standard supply condition for cast fittings, hangers, trays and furnace parts; used directly without heat treatment. | 250 | 450 | 10 | 190 HB | — |
Thermally aged / service-exposed | Reference condition for integrity and repair-weld assessment of tubes after service — secondary carbide and sigma precipitation strongly embrittle the alloy at room temperature. | 290 | 420 | 3 | 19 HRC | 1.8 % IACS |
What is 1.4857-SA?
1.4857-SA is 1.4857 heat treated to SA — occasionally specified to dissolve part of the eutectic carbide network and restore ductility before machining or welding of thick sections. 1.4857-SA has a yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) — weaker than 96% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 175 GPa (25.4 Msi). 1.4857-SA has a density of 7.9 g/cm³ (0.285 lb/in³), heavier than 68% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,330°C (2,426 °F). F is the default condition FabDigit quotes; SA is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High service temperature — 1,100°C (2,012 °F), better than 96% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Low stiffness — 175 GPa (25.4 Msi), worse than 99% of stainless steel grades
- Limited formability — 8/100, worse than 97% of stainless steel grades
- Low strength — 240 MPa (34.8 ksi), worse than 96% of stainless steel grades
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 96% of stainless steel grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 1.7 % IACS, worse than 93% of stainless steel grades
1.4857-SA properties
Typical room-temperature values for 1.4857-SA; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 1.4857 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4857-SA has a density of 7.9 g/cm³ (0.285 lb/in³), heavier than 68% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,330°C (2,426 °F).
Mechanical13
1.4857-SA has a yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) — weaker than 96% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 16% and the elastic modulus is 175 GPa (25.4 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4857-SA is rated for continuous service to 1,100°C (2,012 °F). It conducts heat at 13 W/m·K (7.51 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 85% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 15.5 µm/m·K (8.61 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.4857-SA conducts electricity at 1.7 % IACS, worse than 93% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (67/100), better than 61% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4857-SA takes about 90 MJ of energy and emits 6.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 94% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 60%.
Manufacturability8
1.4857-SA's machinability is poor (30/100, worse than 70% of stainless steel grades); weldability fair (50/100); formability not recommended (8/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 1.4857-SA
Is 1.4857 easy to machine?
Difficult: rigid setups, carbide or ceramic tooling, low speed with heavy positive feed to cut under the work-hardened skin; grind or EDM aged material.
Can 1.4857 be welded?
Weld with matching HP or 35/26 filler (SMAW/GTAW/FCAW), preheat 150–250 °C on heavy sections, low heat input and no post-weld quench; service-aged parts need buttering or carbon-removal cleaning first.
Can 1.4857 be formed, bent or molded?
Cast only — static sand casting for fittings and centrifugal casting for tubes; feed heavy sections generously due to the wide freezing range and high shrinkage.
What surface finishes work on 1.4857?
Normally supplied shot-blasted or machined; internal tube bores are bored/honed. No anodising; heat-resisting aluminide or ceramic coatings can be applied for sulphidising service.
1.4857 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CASTM A297 HP allows 0.35–0.75 % | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Siraises scaling resistance | 1 – 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Mn | ≤ 2 | 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Cr | 24 – 27 | 25.5 |
| Ni | 33 – 36 | 34.5 |
| Moresidual, not intentionally added | ≤ 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Fe | balance | — |
1.4857-SA — frequently asked
What is 1.4857-SA used for?
1.4857-SA is typically used for furnace radiant tubes, heat-treatment fixtures and high-temperature process components. In short: standard HP cast grade; 1100 °C service temperature; no niobium stabilization.
What is the yield strength of 1.4857-SA?
1.4857-SA has a typical yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 460 MPa (66.7 ksi) — weaker than 96% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is 1.4857-SA easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (30/100, worse than 70% of stainless steel grades). Difficult: rigid setups, carbide or ceramic tooling, low speed with heavy positive feed to cut under the work-hardened skin; grind or EDM aged material.
Can 1.4857-SA be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (50/100). Weld with matching HP or 35/26 filler (SMAW/GTAW/FCAW), preheat 150–250 °C on heavy sections, low heat input and no post-weld quench; service-aged parts need buttering or carbon-removal cleaning first.
What surface finishes work on 1.4857-SA?
Normally supplied shot-blasted or machined; internal tube bores are bored/honed. No anodising; heat-resisting aluminide or ceramic coatings can be applied for sulphidising service.
Can 1.4857-SA be formed, bent or molded?
Cast only — static sand casting for fittings and centrifugal casting for tubes; feed heavy sections generously due to the wide freezing range and high shrinkage.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4857-SA?
1.4857-SA is rated for continuous use to about 1,100°C (2,012 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 1.4857-F and 1.4857 Aged?
F is the default condition — standard supply condition for cast fittings, hangers, trays and furnace parts; used directly without heat treatment. Aged: reference condition for integrity and repair-weld assessment of tubes after service — secondary carbide and sigma precipitation strongly embrittle the alloy at room temperature. Yield strength is 250 MPa in F versus 290 MPa in Aged.
Sources
- EN 10295 — Heat resistant steel castings — CEN (2002)
- ASTM A297/A297M — Steel Castings, Iron-Chromium and Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Heat Resistant, for General Application (Grade HP) — ASTM International (2019)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys (Heat-Resistant Castings) — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials (High-temperature corrosion of cast heat-resistant alloys) — ASM International (2005)
- Centrifugally cast reformer tube alloy datasheets (HP / HP-Nb family) — Various foundries (2023)
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.