GB/T 4237 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi S12763 Stainless Steel Plate Supplier
022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi S12763 plate at a glance
022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi is the Sea-Cure type super ferritic (UNS S44660): Cr 25–28%, Mo 3–4%, Ni 1–3.5%, Ti+Nb stabilized. A PREN near 35–38 lets it handle seawater in thin-wall condenser tubing and tubesheets.
How to read the name: under GB/T 20878 the leading ‘022’ is the carbon code (here C ≤0.030%), then Cr27 = about 27% chromium; Ni2 = about 2% nickel; Mo4 = about 4% molybdenum; Nb = niobium added; Ti = titanium added. S12763 is the unified numeric code (ISC) used in GB/T 4237-2015.
SHH STEEL produces and exports ferritic (super ferritic) stainless plate from China, works as a sales agent for leading stainless mills, and runs its own processing warehouse for cutting and surface finishing. 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi is part of our GB/T 4237 stainless plate range; for comparison, see our AISI 446 page.
Corrosion behaviour and intergranular corrosion tests
Super ferritics reach seawater-level pitting resistance (PREN 30–42) and are practically immune to chloride stress corrosion cracking.
PREN of 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi from the GB/T 4237 limits: 34.9 – 38.0. PREN is a ranking tool for pitting in chlorides, not a guarantee; temperature, crevices, deposits and weld finish matter as much.
Intergranular corrosion testing of ferritic and martensitic plate is by agreement (GB/T 4334 or ASTM A763 practices).
If service is harsher than 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi can handle, the next step up in this batch is GB/T 4237 022Cr29Mo4NbTi S12963.
Chemical composition of 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi S12763
| Element | 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi heat analysis, % (Table 17) | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.030 | Carbon. Low values protect welds from carbide precipitation; higher values add hot strength or hardenability. |
| Si | ≤ 1.00 | Silicon. Deoxidizer; in heat-resistant grades it builds a protective scale. |
| Mn | ≤ 1.00 | Manganese. Deoxidizer; in Mn-bearing grades it replaces nickel and keeps nitrogen in solution. |
| P | ≤ 0.040 | Phosphorus. Impurity, kept low for toughness and weld cracking resistance. |
| S | ≤ 0.030 | Sulfur. Impurity; low sulfur improves pitting resistance, hot workability and polishability. |
| Cr | 25.00 – 28.00 | Chromium. Forms the passive film; the main driver of corrosion and oxidation resistance. |
| Ni | 1.00 – 3.50 | Nickel. Stabilizes austenite, improves toughness and resistance to reducing acids. |
| Mo | 3.00 – 4.00 | Molybdenum. Raises pitting and crevice resistance in chlorides (×3.3 in PREN). |
| N | ≤ 0.040 | Nitrogen. Strengthens, stabilizes austenite and adds pitting resistance (×16 in PREN). |
| Other | Ti+Nb: 0.20 – 1.00 and Ti+Nb≥6 × (C+N) | Stabilizing / special-element requirement of the standard |
| PREN (Cr + 3.3Mo + 16N) | 34.9 – 38.0 (minimum – mid-range) | Calculated from the limits above, not a requirement of GB/T 4237 |
Values are maximum unless a range is given. The mill reports the ladle (heat) analysis on the certificate; this is the figure to compare with Table 17.
Product (check) analysis tolerances
A check analysis drilled from the finished plate may differ slightly from the heat analysis. GB/T 4237 refers to GB/T 222 for the permitted deviations; the table applies them to the 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi limits. Deviations apply to one side of a range only, never to both sides in the same heat.
| Element | Heat analysis limit (%) | Permitted deviation | Product analysis limit (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.030 | +0.005 | ≤ 0.035 |
| Si | ≤ 1.00 | ±0.05 | ≤ 1.05 |
| Mn | ≤ 1.00 | ±0.03 | ≤ 1.03 |
| P | ≤ 0.040 | +0.005 | ≤ 0.045 |
| S | ≤ 0.030 | +0.005 | ≤ 0.035 |
| Cr | 25.00 – 28.00 | ±0.25 | 24.75 – 28.25 |
| Ni | 1.00 – 3.50 | ±0.03 (min) / ±0.07 (max) | 0.97 – 3.57 |
| Mo | 3.00 – 4.00 | ±0.10 | 2.90 – 4.10 |
| N | ≤ 0.040 | ±0.01 | ≤ 0.05 |
Where the table says ‘by agreement’, the deviation is not tabulated for that content level and should be agreed in the contract, usually by reference to ASTM A480 Table A1.1.
Mechanical properties at room temperature
| Property | 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi (Table 22) |
|---|---|
| Proof strength Rp0.2, MPa | ≥ 450 |
| Tensile strength Rm, MPa | ≥ 585 |
| Elongation A, % | ≥ 18 |
| Hardness HBW | ≤ 241 |
| Hardness HRB | ≤ 100 |
| Hardness HV | ≤ 242 |
| 180° bend (cold) | D=2a, no cracks on the outer surface |
Values apply to plate in the delivery heat-treated condition, tested transversely per GB/T 228.1. Hardness is checked by one method chosen by the mill.
Ferritic behaviour: magnetism, toughness and thickness
022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi is ferritic: it is magnetic, has lower thermal expansion and better thermal conductivity than austenitic steel, and is immune to chloride stress corrosion cracking. Those properties make it a good choice for heat exchangers, hot water tanks and exhaust parts.
The trade-off is toughness. Ferritic stainless has a ductile-brittle transition, and it moves to higher temperature with thickness and grain size. This is why ferritic plate is mostly thin; for sections above about 6 mm ask for Charpy data or bend in a warm shop.
Ferritic grades contain little or no nickel, so their price is far more stable than GB/T 4237 06Cr19Ni10 S30408 (304).
Fabrication guidance
High-purity super ferritics need complete gas shielding (trailing shield and back purge) because a few hundred ppm of picked-up C+N ruin weld toughness and corrosion resistance.
GTAW with matching filler or ERNiCrMo-3 is usual. Do not stress-relieve in the 400–550 °C range (475 °C embrittlement).
Cutting: we cut 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi by plasma (up to about 150 mm), laser (thin plate) or waterjet, and remove the heat-affected edge by machining where the drawing requires it.
How 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi plate is heat treated
Recommended heat treatment for 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi (GB/T 4237-2015 Annex C): 950 – 1 150 °C, rapid cooling.
High-purity ferritics are annealed and cooled rapidly; slow cooling through 400–550 °C and long holds at 600–900 °C must be avoided.
Cross-reference to other standards
| Standard system | Equivalent / closest grade |
|---|---|
| China GB/T 4237-2015 | 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi (S12763) |
| ASTM A240/A240M | S44660 |
| EN 10088-2 | — |
| JIS G4304 (hot rolled) | — |
| Common name | Sea-Cure-type |
Equivalent grades are close in chemistry and properties but are never identical: limits on carbon, nitrogen and residual elements differ. For dual or multiple certification the heat must meet every standard named on the order, and we confirm that from the heat chemistry before quotation.
Related pages: AISI 446. See also our ASTM A240/A240M and JIS G4305 plate lists.
Choosing between 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi and its neighbours
The table compares 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi with the grades buyers most often weigh it against. Strength values are GB/T 4237-2015 minimums; PREN is calculated from the minimum chemistry.
| Grade (GB/T 4237) | Key chemistry, % | PREN min | Rp0.2 min, MPa | Rm min, MPa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi S12763 | C ≤ 0.030, Cr 25.00 – 28.00, Ni 1.00 – 3.50, Mo 3.00 – 4.00, N ≤ 0.040 | 34.9 | 450 | 585 |
| GB/T 4237 022Cr29Mo4NbTi S12963 | C ≤ 0.030, Cr 28.00 – 30.00, Ni ≤ 1.00, Mo 3.60 – 4.20, N ≤ 0.045 | 39.9 | 415 | 550 |
| GB/T 4237 008Cr30Mo2 S13091 | C ≤ 0.010, Cr 28.50 – 32.00, Ni ≤ 0.50, Mo 1.50 – 2.50, N ≤ 0.015, Cu ≤ 0.20 | 33.5 | 295 | 450 |
| GB/T 4237 022Cr25Ni7Mo4N S25073 | C ≤ 0.030, Cr 24.00 – 26.00, Ni 6.00 – 8.00, Mo 3.00 – 5.00, N 0.24 – 0.32, Cu ≤ 0.50 | 37.7 | 550 | 795 |
Toughness falls quickly with thickness; plate is usually supplied thin. Weld with matching or nickel-base filler under strict shielding.
Typical uses of GB/T 4237 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi
Typical uses:
- Seawater-cooled power plant condensers
- Feedwater heaters
- Desalination heat exchangers
- Chloride process equipment
Buyers specifying 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi for these jobs often compare it with GB/T 4237 022Cr29Mo4NbTi S12963 and GB/T 4237 022Cr25Ni7Mo4N S25073; the comparison table on this page shows the differences.
International grade pages for the alternatives mentioned above: ASTM A240 Type 2507.
Other GB/T 4237 grades buyers request alongside it: GB/T 4237 008Cr27Mo S12791, GB/T 4237 10Cr17 S11710, GB/T 4237 022Cr12 S11203, GB/T 4237 022Cr12Ni S11213, GB/T 4237 022Cr18Ti S11863.
GB/T 4237 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi specification details
| Item | GB/T 4237-2015 requirement / SHH STEEL supply |
|---|---|
| Standard | GB/T 4237-2015 Hot rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip (current edition, replaces GB/T 4237-2007) |
| Grade / unified code | 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi / S12763 |
| Steel class | Ferritic (super ferritic) |
| Chemical composition | Table 17 (heat analysis); product analysis per GB/T 222 |
| Mechanical properties | Table 22 |
| Product forms | Hot-rolled thick plate (3.0 – 200 mm in the standard), hot-rolled wide strip and cut plate (2.0 – 25.4 mm) |
| Our usual thickness range | 2 – 8 mm |
| Delivery condition | 950 – 1 150 °C, rapid cooling |
| Surface | Hot rolled, heat treated, pickled (No.1 / 1D) as standard; ground or polished by agreement |
| Density | 7.67 g/cm³ |
| Certificate | EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate; 3.2 with third-party inspection on request |
Sister grades on the same standard are listed under GB/T 4237; cold-rolled sheet of the same chemistry is ordered to GB/T 3280, and all our plate lines sit in stainless steel sheets and plates.
022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi plate sizes
| Dimension | Typical supply |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 2 – 8 mm |
| Width | 1 000 / 1 219 / 1 250 / 1 500 / 1 800 / 2 000 mm; wider by mill order |
| Length | 2 000 / 2 438 / 3 000 / 6 000 mm or cut to size |
| Flatness | Per GB/T 4237; ≤15 mm per metre for plate up to 25 mm unless agreed tighter |
| Thickness tolerance | Per the GB/T 4237 dimensional tolerance tables (normal or higher accuracy as ordered) |
| Edge | Mill edge or cut edge |
Weight: plate mass in kg/m² = thickness (mm) × density (7.67 g/cm³). A 10 mm 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi plate weighs about 76.7 kg/m²; a 1 500 × 6 000 × 10 mm plate about 690 kg.
Finishes and warehouse services
| Finish | Description | Availability for this grade |
|---|---|---|
| No.1 / 1D | Hot rolled, heat treated, pickled; the GB/T 4237 standard surface | Standard |
| Shot-blasted + pickled | Uniform matte for welded structures | On request |
| Ground | Ground surface for defect removal or UT | On request |
| 2B / BA | Cold-rolled finishes (ordered as GB/T 3280 sheet, not hot-rolled plate) | Sheet only |
Our warehouse cuts plate to size (plasma, laser, waterjet, saw), bevels weld edges, polishes and applies PVC protective film. Processed plate ships with the original mill heat number marked. Ask for cut pieces of other stainless steel products at the same time to consolidate freight.
Testing and certification
- Heat chemical analysis on every heat; product analysis by agreement
- Tensile test (Rp0.2, Rm, A) per batch
- Hardness test
- 180° bend test
- Ultrasonic testing (NB/T 47013.3 or ASTM A578) when specified
- Positive material identification (PMI) on every plate leaving our warehouse
- Visual and dimensional inspection; third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TÜV, Intertek) at the buyer’s request
Certificates follow EN 10204 3.1 as standard. Where plate is also certified to ASME SA240 or ASTM A240, both standards are shown on one certificate.
Ordering information
- Standard and edition: GB/T 4237-2015
- Grade and code: 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi (S12763); add the equivalent if dual certification is needed
- Thickness × width × length, quantity in pieces or tonnes
- Thickness tolerance class and flatness if tighter than standard
- Surface finish and protective film
- Tests beyond the standard (IGC, UT, impact, ferrite, PMI, grain size)
- Certificate type (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2) and inspection body
- Marking, packing (wooden cases, steel pallets) and delivery terms
Send the list to SHH STEEL and we return a quotation with mill, lead time and stock options. Other grades from the same standard can be combined in one shipment; browse GB/T 4237 plate grades.
Supply chain and lead time
022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi is produced by a small number of Chinese mills with the melting and heat treatment capability for it. We place mill orders for it through the producers we represent and do not usually hold it in stock. Expect about 45–90 days, with minimum quantities per thickness; we can combine small quantities into one rolling where the mill allows.
Every plate is traceable to its heat number, and copies of the mill certificates stay on file for repeat orders and audits. The same mills also supply our ASTM A240, ASME SA240, JIS G4305 and AISI plate ranges, so mixed-standard orders can ship together.
FAQ
- What is 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi equivalent to?
- 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi (S12763) corresponds to UNS S44660 (Sea-Cure type). GB/T 4237-2015 minimums: 450 MPa proof, 585 MPa tensile, 18% elongation.
- What is the chemical composition of 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi?
- Under GB/T 4237-2015 Table 17, 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi (S12763) has C ≤ 0.030, Cr 25.00 – 28.00, Ni 1.00 – 3.50, Mo 3.00 – 4.00, N ≤ 0.040; Ti+Nb: 0.20 – 1.00 and Ti+Nb≥6 × (C+N). Phosphorus is limited to ≤0.040% and sulfur to ≤0.030%.
- What are the mechanical properties of 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi plate?
- GB/T 4237-2015 Table 22 requires for 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi: proof strength Rp0.2 ≥450 MPa, tensile strength ≥585 MPa and elongation ≥18%, hardness ≤241 HBW. Values apply to plate in the delivery heat-treated condition.
- Is 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi stainless steel magnetic?
- Yes. 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi is ferritic (super ferritic) and is magnetic in all conditions.
- What thickness of 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi plate can you supply?
- Under GB/T 4237 we supply 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi hot-rolled plate in 2 – 8 mm, widths up to 2 000 mm (wider by mill order), cut to size in our warehouse. Thinner material is cold-rolled sheet to GB/T 3280.
- What is the PREN of 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi?
- Using PREN = Cr + 3.3Mo + 16N and the GB/T 4237-2015 limits, 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi has a PREN of about 34.9 at minimum chemistry and 38.0 at mid-range.
Conclusion
GB/T 4237 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi (S12763) is a high-purity super ferritic plate grade, known internationally as Sea-Cure type (S44660). It is defined by Table 17 chemistry (C ≤ 0.030, Cr 25.00 – 28.00, Ni 1.00 – 3.50, Mo 3.00 – 4.00, N ≤ 0.040) and Table 22 properties of at least 450 MPa proof strength and 585 MPa tensile strength. Typical uses include seawater-cooled power plant condensers, feedwater heaters and desalination heat exchangers. Toughness falls quickly with thickness; plate is usually supplied thin.
Before ordering, state the standard edition, the grade name with its code, and any extra tests, so that the mill certificate matches your design documents. SHH STEEL supplies 022Cr27Ni2Mo4NbTi plate by mill order through the producers we represent, cut to size and finished in our own warehouse, with EN 10204 3.1 certificates. For related grades see GB/T 4237 022Cr29Mo4NbTi S12963 and GB/T 4237 008Cr30Mo2 S13091, our GB/T 4237 category and the AISI 446 page. Send your sizes and quantities for a quotation.
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