XM-16 is a kind of martensitic precipitation hardening stainless steel offering high strength and hardness along with excellent corrosion resistance. XM-16 is the ASTM designation for this material. S45500 is the UNS number. And Alloy 455 is the common industry name.
C | Si | Mn | Ni | P | S |
max 0.05 | max 0.50 | max 0.50 | 7.5-9.5 | max 0.040 | max 0.030 |
Cr | N | Mo | Al | Cu | Cb+Ta |
11.0 - 12.5 | max 0.10 | max 0.05 | 0.75-1.50 | 1.50-2.50 | 0.10-0.50 |
ASTM A313M-2003 Stainless Spring Steel Wires
Diameter 0.1 to 15 mm ; 0.005 to 0.6 inch
Type XM-16 shall be furnished in the cold-drawn condition ready for fabrication. Following fabrication Type XM-16 shall be age or precipitation hardened to produce their maximum strength properties.
Stainless steel spring wire is supplied with different types of finish such as bright, copper, lead, oxide, and other.
Stainless steel wire is the raw material for screws, springs, metallic net, cable wire and hardware. It is widely used in filter, building and important for electronic parts, oil and fiber industry, kitchenware and hardware.
EN 10204/3.1 with all relevant data reg. chem. composition, mech. properties and results of testing.