Hardness of SS316 parent metal, HAZ and Weld
Hardness of SS316 parent metal, HAZ and Weld
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As per ISO 15156-3 table A.2, hardness for Austenitic SS described in A.2 is 22 HRC. Is the value for the parent metal or the same hardness limit applies to HAZ and Weld as well? Thanks in advance!





RE: Hardness of SS316 parent metal, HAZ and Weld
And I would be scared of any values even close to it.
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P.E. Metallurgy, Plymouth Tube
RE: Hardness of SS316 parent metal, HAZ and Weld
Steve Jones
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RE: Hardness of SS316 parent metal, HAZ and Weld