Spherical 17-4PH Stainless Steel Powder
CAS —
17-4PH · 1.4542
AM / 3D-Printing Powder
Powder Characteristics
| Property | Value | Test Method |
|---|
| Particle Size Cut | 15–53 μm (other cuts on request) | Laser diffraction |
| PSD, typical (D10/D50/D90) | 20 / 34 / 56 μm | Laser diffraction |
| Oxygen (O), typical | ≈ 510 ppm | Inert gas fusion (LECO) |
| Flowability (Hall), typical | ≈ 14 s/50 g | ASTM B213 / GB-T 1482 |
| Apparent / Tap Density, typical | 4.2 / 4.7 g/cm³ | ASTM B212 / GB-T 1479.1 |
Typical values per manufacturer COA; lot values may vary. Lot-specific COA & PSD report supplied with each shipment.
Chemical Composition (Specification)
| Element / Component | Specification | Test Method |
|---|
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | ICP-OES / LECO |
| Chromium (Cr) | 15–17.5% | ICP-OES / LECO |
| Nickel (Ni) | 3–5% | ICP-OES / LECO |
| Copper (Cu) | 3–5% | ICP-OES / LECO |
| Niobium (Nb) | 0.15–0.45% | ICP-OES / LECO |
Typical Applications
- LPBF/SLM & Binder Jetting
- MIM (largest-volume MIM stainless)
- Precipitation-hardened tooling & fixtures
- Aerospace & defense brackets
- Pump & valve components
Packaging
Vacuum-sealed argon-filled containers; quantity per inquiry
Storage & Shelf Life
Sealed, dry, inert atmosphere recommended. Avoid moisture.
All values are typical and may vary by lot. This TDS does not constitute a warranty.
Contact TKNCO for lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA).