Stainless Steel 654 SMO CW-1/2H
Supply condition
UNS S32654 · ASTM A240/A312 · EN 1.4652, X1CrNiMoCuN24-22-8
CW-1/2H = cold Worked 1/2 Hard
Highest-strength cold-worked condition; for wire, springs and high-load thin sections at the cost of ductility.
Values for the CW-1/2H condition
Other 654 SMO tempers and conditions
654 SMO is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at 654 SMO.
Compare all 6 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
hot finished (rolled/forged) and solution annealed bar & billet | Choose for heavy-section bar, flanges and valve bodies where cold drawing is impractical. | 460 | 790 | 45 | 210 HB | 2 % IACS |
Forged + SA | For forged fittings and pressure parts per ASTM A182 grade S32654 requirements. | 470 | 800 | 45 | 215 HB | 2 % IACS |
SADefault Solution annealed (≈1150–1200 °C, water quenched), plate/sheet/tube | Standard supply condition for plate, sheet, welded/seamless tube and fittings — maximum corrosion resistance and toughness. | 490 | 820 | 50 | 220 HB | — |
Cold drawn | Bright, close-tolerance bar with raised yield strength for shafts and fasteners; slightly reduced ductility. | 650 | 900 | 30 | 26 HRC | 2 % IACS |
Cold Worked 1/4 Hard | Use where higher yield strength is needed in thin strip, spring washers or cold-worked tubing. | 720 | 950 | 25 | 30 HRC | 2 % IACS |
CW-1/2HThis page Cold Worked 1/2 Hard | Highest-strength cold-worked condition; for wire, springs and high-load thin sections at the cost of ductility. | 900 | 1,100 | 15 | 35 HRC | 2 % IACS |
What is 654 SMO CW-1/2H?
654 SMO CW-1/2H is 654 SMO supplied in the CW-1/2H condition — highest-strength cold-worked condition; for wire, springs and high-load thin sections at the cost of ductility. 654 SMO CW-1/2H has a yield strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 195 GPa (28.3 Msi). 654 SMO CW-1/2H has a density of 8 g/cm³ (0.289 lb/in³), heavier than 92% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,320°C (2,408 °F). SA is the default condition FabDigit quotes; CW-1/2H is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Good corrosion resistance — 89/100, better than 99% of stainless steel grades
- High strength — 900 MPa (131 ksi), better than 98% of stainless steel grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 80/100, better than 89% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Poor heat conductor — 8.7 W/m·K (5.03 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 100% of stainless steel grades
- Difficult to machine — 13/100, worse than 100% of stainless steel grades
- High embodied carbon — 6.5 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 93% of stainless steel grades
- Limited service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), worse than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Limited ductility — 15%, worse than 89% of stainless steel grades
654 SMO CW-1/2H properties
Typical room-temperature values for 654 SMO CW-1/2H; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 654 SMO reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
654 SMO CW-1/2H has a density of 8 g/cm³ (0.289 lb/in³), heavier than 92% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,320°C (2,408 °F).
Mechanical14
654 SMO CW-1/2H has a yield strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 15% and the elastic modulus is 195 GPa (28.3 Msi).
Thermal6
654 SMO CW-1/2H is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 8.7 W/m·K (5.03 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 100% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 15.5 µm/m·K (8.61 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
654 SMO CW-1/2H conducts electricity at 2 % IACS, worse than 77% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (89/100), better than 99% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 654 SMO CW-1/2H takes about 85 MJ of energy and emits 6.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 92% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 40%.
Manufacturability7
654 SMO CW-1/2H's machinability is not recommended (13/100, worse than 100% of stainless steel grades); weldability fair (50/100); formability poor (25/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 654 SMO CW-1/2H
Is 654 SMO easy to machine?
Treat like a nickel alloy: rigid setup, sharp coated carbide, low speed (~15–25 m/min) with heavy positive feed, flood coolant and no dwelling — the high-N austenite work hardens extremely fast.
Can 654 SMO be welded?
GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with over-alloyed Ni-base filler (ERNiCrMo-3/-13 or Alloy 59) to avoid Mo segregation; low heat input, interpass < 100 °C, no preheat, no post-weld heat treatment except full re-solution when possible.
Can 654 SMO be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms well but needs ~2× the press force of 316L and generous springback allowance; hot work 1150–1200 °C and finish above 1000 °C, then always solution anneal and quench.
What surface finishes work on 654 SMO?
Pickle in HNO3–HF or bead blast + passivate after welding to restore the chromium/molybdenum oxide film; electropolishing gives the best crevice/pitting performance in seawater service.
654 SMO 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clow carbon for weldability | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Si | ≤ 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Mnaids N solubility | 2 – 4 | 3 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| S | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| Cr | 24 – 25 | 24.5 |
| Ni | 21 – 23 | 22 |
| Mokey to PREN ≈ 54–56 | 7 – 8 | 7.3 |
| Cu | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.45 |
| Nstrengthening + pitting resistance | 0.45 – 0.55 | 0.5 |
| Fe | balance | — |
654 SMO CW-1/2H — frequently asked
What is 654 SMO CW-1/2H used for?
654 SMO CW-1/2H is typically used for seawater desalination, flue gas desulfurization scrubbers, bleach plant equipment and offshore and subsea components. In short: highest-PREN wrought stainless; nickel-alloy chloride resistance; costlier than 254 SMO.
What is the yield strength of 654 SMO CW-1/2H?
654 SMO CW-1/2H has a typical yield strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) — stronger than 98% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is 654 SMO CW-1/2H easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated not recommended (13/100, worse than 100% of stainless steel grades). Treat like a nickel alloy: rigid setup, sharp coated carbide, low speed (~15–25 m/min) with heavy positive feed, flood coolant and no dwelling — the high-N austenite work hardens extremely fast.
Can 654 SMO CW-1/2H be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (50/100). GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with over-alloyed Ni-base filler (ERNiCrMo-3/-13 or Alloy 59) to avoid Mo segregation; low heat input, interpass < 100 °C, no preheat, no post-weld heat treatment except full re-solution when possible.
What surface finishes work on 654 SMO CW-1/2H?
Pickle in HNO3–HF or bead blast + passivate after welding to restore the chromium/molybdenum oxide film; electropolishing gives the best crevice/pitting performance in seawater service.
Can 654 SMO CW-1/2H be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms well but needs ~2× the press force of 316L and generous springback allowance; hot work 1150–1200 °C and finish above 1000 °C, then always solution anneal and quench.
What is the maximum service temperature of 654 SMO CW-1/2H?
654 SMO CW-1/2H is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 654 SMO-SA and 654 SMO-CD?
SA is the default condition — standard supply condition for plate, sheet, welded/seamless tube and fittings — maximum corrosion resistance and toughness. CD: bright, close-tolerance bar with raised yield strength for shafts and fasteners; slightly reduced ductility. Yield strength is 490 MPa in SA versus 650 MPa in CD.
Sources
- ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip (UNS S32654) — ASTM International (2023)
- ASTM A312/A312M — Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes — ASTM International (2022)
- EN 10088-2 — Stainless steels, grade 1.4652 (X1CrNiMoCuN24-22-8) — CEN (2014)
- 654 SMO (EN 1.4652) data sheet — 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. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.