Stainless Steel 253 MA
UNS S30815 · EN 1.4835, X9CrNiSiNCe21-9-2
253 MA (UNS S30815 / 1.4835, X9CrNiSiNCe21-9-2) is a silicon-, cerium- and nitrogen-alloyed heat-resistant austenitic stainless with scaling resistance to about 1150 °C and good creep strength, widely used for furnace and boiler hardware.
Reference datasheet — 253 MA is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the Annealed condition
253 MA tempers and conditions
253 MA is supplied in 4 conditions, soft to hard. Annealed is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forged and solution annealed | For heavy sections, roller-hearth furnace rolls, grate bars and forged fittings where a homogeneous recrystallised structure is required. | 340 | 660 | 42 | 185 HB | 2 % IACS |
AnnealedDefault Solution Annealed (1050–1150 °C, rapid cool) | Standard stocked condition for plate, sheet, bar and tube destined for furnace and high-temperature service. | 350 | 680 | 45 | 180 HB | 2 % IACS |
As-welded deposit | Property level to assume for undiluted weld metal in fabricated furnace assemblies; slightly higher strength and lower ductility than base metal. | 420 | 660 | 32 | 195 HB | 2 % IACS |
Cold drawn | Choose for small-diameter bar and fastener stock needing closer tolerance and higher room-temperature strength; strength gain is lost after high-temperature service. | 560 | 800 | 25 | 24 HRC | 2 % IACS |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways 253 MA is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
Tube-SA-Seamless | Seamless tube/pipe, solution annealed | Supply form |
Tube-SA-Welded | Welded tube/pipe, solution annealed | Supply form |
1D | Hot rolled, solution annealed and pickled plate | Surface finish |
2B | Cold rolled, annealed, pickled and skin-passed sheet | Surface finish |
What is 253 MA?
253 MA (UNS S30815 / 1.4835, X9CrNiSiNCe21-9-2) is a silicon-, cerium- and nitrogen-alloyed heat-resistant austenitic stainless with scaling resistance to about 1150 °C and good creep strength, widely used for furnace and boiler hardware. Annealed material gives roughly 350 MPa yield, 680 MPa tensile, 45 % elongation and 180 HB (89 HRB), with a maximum service temperature of 1100 °C; forms include annealed plate, 1D and 2B sheet, cold-drawn and forged+solution-annealed bar and solution-annealed welded or seamless tube. The Si+N alloying makes it gummy and strongly work-hardening, so cutting speeds and press loads must be adjusted; 310S is the alternative where creep strength is less critical. 253 MA has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,370°C (2,498 °F). 253 MA has a yield strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) — weaker than 52% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
What is 253 MA used for?
- furnace rollers
- boiler hangers
- incinerator components
- kiln parts
Advantages
- High service temperature — 1,100°C (2,012 °F), better than 96% of stainless steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 45%, better than 76% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 5.6 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 83% of stainless steel grades
- Hard to polish — 60/100, worse than 80% of stainless steel grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 2 % IACS, worse than 77% of stainless steel grades
253 MA properties
Typical room-temperature values for 253 MA-Annealed; bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
253 MA has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,370°C (2,498 °F).
Mechanical16
253 MA has a yield strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) — weaker than 52% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
253 MA is rated for continuous service to 1,100°C (2,012 °F). It conducts heat at 15 W/m·K (8.67 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 59% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 17 µm/m·K (9.44 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
253 MA conducts electricity at 2 % IACS, worse than 77% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (66/100), better than 59% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 253 MA takes about 56 MJ of energy and emits 5.6 kg of CO₂ — more than 59% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 55%.
Manufacturability6
253 MA's machinability is fair (38/100, better than 63% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (72/100); formability good (55/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the stainless steel family
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade FabDigit runs. 253 MA is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 253 MA
Is 253 MA easy to machine?
Cut at ~70–80 % of 304 speeds with rigid setups, positive-rake coated carbide, heavy constant feed and generous coolant — the Si+N alloying makes it gummy and strongly work-hardening.
Can 253 MA be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with matching 253 MA or 22.12.HT filler, low heat input, no preheat and no post-weld heat treatment required for most furnace fabrications.
Can 253 MA be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms like a high-strength austenitic (allow ~30 % higher press loads and more springback than 304); hot forming 1150–900 °C followed by solution annealing at 1050–1150 °C and rapid cooling.
253 MA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C | 0.05 – 0.1 | 0.08 |
| Sikey scale former with Ce | 1.4 – 2 | 1.7 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.8 | 0.6 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | |
| Cr | 20 – 22 | 21 |
| Ni | 10 – 12 | 11 |
| Nraises proof and creep strength | 0.14 – 0.2 | 0.17 |
| Cerare-earth addition improving scale adhesion | 0.03 – 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on 253 MA?
Pickle in HNO3-HF or blast to remove high-temperature scale; passivates naturally, takes standard mechanical polishing but is not anodizable and rarely plated.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on stainless steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Passivation
Organic Coating
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Stainless Steel 253 MA in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- S30815
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- 1.4835X9CrNiSiNCe21-9-2X9CrNiSiNCe21-11-2
- Also called
- 253MA
How much does 253 MA cost?
253 MA is a high-cost stainless steel ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
253 MA — frequently asked
What is 253 MA used for?
253 MA is typically used for furnace rollers, boiler hangers, incinerator components and kiln parts. In short: scaling resistance to 1150 °C; creep-strong heat-resistant austenitic; matching filler available.
What is the yield strength of 253 MA?
253 MA has a typical yield strength of 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) — weaker than 52% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is 253 MA easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (38/100, better than 63% of stainless steel grades). Cut at ~70–80 % of 304 speeds with rigid setups, positive-rake coated carbide, heavy constant feed and generous coolant — the Si+N alloying makes it gummy and strongly work-hardening.
Can 253 MA be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (72/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with matching 253 MA or 22.12.HT filler, low heat input, no preheat and no post-weld heat treatment required for most furnace fabrications.
What surface finishes work on 253 MA?
Pickle in HNO3-HF or blast to remove high-temperature scale; passivates naturally, takes standard mechanical polishing but is not anodizable and rarely plated.
Can 253 MA be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms like a high-strength austenitic (allow ~30 % higher press loads and more springback than 304); hot forming 1150–900 °C followed by solution annealing at 1050–1150 °C and rapid cooling.
What is the maximum service temperature of 253 MA?
253 MA 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 253 MA Annealed and 253 MA-CD?
Annealed is the default condition — standard stocked condition for plate, sheet, bar and tube destined for furnace and high-temperature service. CD: choose for small-diameter bar and fastener stock needing closer tolerance and higher room-temperature strength; strength gain is lost after high-temperature service. Yield strength is 350 MPa in Annealed versus 560 MPa in CD.
How much does 253 MA cost?
253 MA is a high-cost stainless steel ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip (UNS S30815) — ASTM International (2023)
- EN 10095 — Heat resisting steels and nickel alloys (1.4835) — CEN (1999)
- 253 MA heat-resistant austenitic stainless steel datasheet — Outokumpu (2022)
- 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; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.