Overview
MTEK M-152 is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel alloy belonging to the "400 series." This designation indicates that it possesses a higher chromium content compared to the "300 series" stainless steels, resulting in enhanced corrosion resistance and hardenability. MTEK M-152 is specifically formulated to withstand both mechanical stress and corrosive environments, making it a suitable choice for applications where components require a combination of strength and durability. This alloy's ability to resist corrosion and maintain its structural integrity makes it valuable for a variety of industries, including those involving chemical processing, marine environments, and general industrial applications.
Typical Uses
Aerospace, bearings, bushings, chemical and food processing equipment, conveyor rollers, cutlery, impellers, medical devices, pump and valve components, turbine engine parts.
MetalTek Grade
MTEK M-152
Poured At:
Sandusky International Division, Wisconsin Centrifugal Division, Wisconsin Investcast Division
Similar Specifications
Wrought UNS: S64152
Typical Chemical Composition (% by wt.)
Aluminum: n/a
Carbon: 0.10-0.17
Chromium: 11.0-12.75
Manganese: 0.50-0.90
Iron: BAL
Copper: n/a
Nickel: 2.0-3.0
Lead: n/a
Tin: n/a
Silicon: 0.3
Zinc: n/a
Other: Mo 1.5-2.0; V 0.25-0.40
Minimum Mechanical Properties
Heat Treatment: Harden And Temper
Frequently Asked Questions
Martensitic steel is a magnetic stainless steel that is heat-treatable and used for applications requiring high hardness.
Martensitic steel is used in chemical and food processing equipment, impellers, turbine engine components, and wear-resistant parts where hardness and strength are critical.
Austenitic steel is non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant, and ductile. Martensitic steel is magnetic, harder, heat-treatable, and more wear-resistant but less corrosion-resistant.
Martensitic steel offers high hardness, wear resistance, and strength after heat treatment, ideal for demanding mechanical applications.
Yes, martensitic steel can be heat treated through quenching and tempering to increase hardness and mechanical performance.
Yes, martensitic stainless steel is magnetic due to its body-centered tetragonal (BCT) structure after quenching.