Types of Steel, Aluminum, Bronze, Brass and Titanium: Characteristics and Applications
This article discusses the main grades of steel, aluminum, bronze, brass and titanium, their properties and areas of application.
Stainless steels (AISI and domestic analogues)
AISI 201
- Specifications: Chrome-nickel steel with added manganese has good corrosion resistance.
- Application: Production of kitchen utensils, furniture elements, decorative panels.
AISI 304 (08Х18Н10)
- Specifications: One of the most popular grades of stainless steel. Resistant to corrosion, welds well.
- Application: Food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, production of kitchen equipment.
AISI 316L
- Specifications: Improved corrosion resistance due to the addition of molybdenum, reduced carbon content.
- Application: Medical instruments, shipbuilding, chemical industry.
AISI 310
- Specifications: High temperature stainless steel, resistant to oxidation.
- Application: Heat exchangers, industrial furnaces, exhaust systems.
AISI 309
- Specifications: Heat-resistant steel with high chromium and nickel content.
- Application: Stoves, chimneys, heat screens.
AISI 309S
- Specifications: AISI 309 version with reduced carbon content and increased weldability.
- Application: High temperature structures.
AISI 321
- Specifications: Contains titanium, which increases resistance to intercrystalline corrosion.
- Application: Aviation, heat exchangers, chemical industry.
AISI 321H
- Specifications: High temperature version of AISI 321 with increased carbon content.
- Application: Steam boilers, gas turbines.
AISI 420
- Specifications: Martensitic stainless steel, characterized by high hardness.
- Application: Knives, surgical instruments, cutting instruments.
AISI 410
- Specifications: Martensitic steel with good mechanical properties.
- Application: Automotive parts, pumps, valves.
AISI 430
- Specifications: Ferritic stainless steel with good corrosion resistance.
- Application: Automotive parts, household appliances.
Domestic analogues of stainless steel
- 06ХН28МДТ – acid-resistant steel, resistant to aggressive environments.
- 10Х17Н13М2Т – analogue of AISI 316, resistant to aggressive chemical influences.
- 20Х20Н14С2 – heat-resistant steel for operation at temperatures up to 1100°C.
- 20Х23Н18 – resistant to corrosion and high temperatures.
- 20Х23Н13 – used in energy and industry.
- 14Х17Н2 – wear-resistant, used in mechanical engineering.
Tool steels
- 95X18 – high-alloy stainless steel for knives and bearings.
- 40X13 – corrosion-resistant steel for medical instruments.
- 30X13, 20X13, 08X13 – tool steels used in cutting tools and valves.
Aluminum alloys
- AD1 - pure aluminum, plastic, welds well.
- AK4 – high-strength aluminum alloy for aviation.
- AMG3, AMG5M, AMG6 – magnesium alloys resistant to corrosion.
- D16, D16T – high-strength duralumin, used in aviation.
Bronze alloys
- BrAZhMC – bronze with aluminum and manganese, wear-resistant.
- BrOF - tin bronze, resistant to corrosion.
- BrO5C5S5 – cast bronze for bearings.
- BrAZh 9-4 - structural bronze.
Brass alloys
- L63 - universal brass, easy to process.
- LS59-1 – contains lead, used in mechanical engineering.
Copper alloys
- M1, M2 – high purity technical copper.
Titanium alloys
- VT5, VT5-1, VT14 – heat-resistant titanium alloys, used in aviation and space.
Conclusion
Each type of steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, and titanium has its own characteristics that make it ideal for specific tasks in industry, construction, and mechanical engineering. All types of steel, aluminum, bronze, brass, and titanium: characteristics and applications. A complete overview of AISI 201, AISI 316L, AISI 304, 08Х18Н10, 95Х18, Д16Т, БрАЖ 9-4, VT14, and other grades. Find out where stainless, tool, and heat-resistant alloys are used in industry, mechanical engineering, and construction.
