SAE 4617 Properties (Chem., Mech. & Rankings) 2022

 

In this post I'll talk about SAE 4617. First let's describe it and then have a look at its material's properties.

What is SAE 4617?

SAE 4617 is a nickel-molybdenum steel with approximately 0.17% carbon.

Application

Roller bearings are made of nickel-molybdenum steel.

UNS Number

G46170

Ok let's start with SAE 4617 Chemical Composition.

Chemical Composition

C, Carbon

0.15–0.20

Mn, Manganese

0.45–0.65

P, Phosphorus max.

0.040

S, Sulfur max.

0.040

Si, Silicon

0.15–0.35

Ni, Nickel

1.65–2.00

Mo, Molybdenum

0.20–0.30

Learn more about Chemical Composition.

Density

7.7 - 8.03 g/cm3.

Learn more about Density.

Elastic Modulus

190-210 GPa.

Learn more about Elastic Modulus.

Poisson's ratio

0.27 - 0.30.

Learn more about Poisson's ratio.

Allowable Stress or Factor of Safety

Depends on the project (And its factor of safety).

Learn more about Allowable Stress or Factor of Safety.

SAE Classroom

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References

ASTM A519 and other references.

Citation

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Equivalent Specifications

AMS 6292C⁣