Type 347 stainless steel has slightly improved corrosion resistance over type 321 stainless steel in strongly oxidizing environments. Type 347 is stabilized with columbium, it is preferable for aqueous and low temperature environments due to its good resistance to intergranular attack. Both 347 and 321 offer good resistance to polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking, encountered in oil refineries. The high temperature oxidation resistance of 347 is similar to that of 304 stainless steel. Useful to 1500°F.
Often in many product forms, the grain size and carbon content can meet both the 347S and 347H requirements. Appropriate weld fillers are AWS ER347 bare wire and E347 covered electrodes.
347H, 347 Stainless
347 Plate, 347 Bar, 347 Welding Products
UNS S34700, UNS S34709, ASTM A 240, AMS 5512
| Cr | Ni | Cb + Ta | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Fe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 17.0 | 9.0 | Cb 10xc (Cb 8xC) |
0.04 | - | - | - | - | |
| MAX | 19.0 | 13.0 | 1.0 | 0.08 | 0.75 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 0.03 | Balance |
Density: 0.286 lb/inch3
Melting Point: 2550 - 2635°F
| Temperature, °F | 70 | 212 | 932 |
| Coefficient* of Thermal Expansion, in/in°F x 10-6 | - | 9.2 | - |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu • ft/ft2 • hr • °F |
- | 112.5 | 147.7 |
| Modulus of Elasticity, Dynamic psi x 106 | 28 | - | - |
* 70°F to indicated temperature.
Minimum Specified Properties, ASTM A 240
| Tensile Strength, ksi | 75 |
| 0.2% Yield Strength, ksi | 30 |
| Elongation, % | 40 |
| Hardness Max, Brinell | 201 |
Typical Tensile and Impact Properties
| Temperature, °F | 68 | 400 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1350 | 1500 |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, ksi | 93.3 | 73.6 | 69.5 | 63.5 | 52.3 | 39.3 | 26.4 |
| 0.2% Yield Strength, ksi | 36.5 | 36.6 | 29.7 | 27.4 | 24.5 | 22.8 | 18.6 |
* Above data from Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation's Blue Sheet