1.4872 Heat Resisting Austenitic Steel bar

1.4872 is a heat resisting austenitic stainless steel grade known for its strong performance under high-temperature and oxidizing conditions. The alloy maintains exceptional mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and surface stability even when exposed to prolonged thermal cycling.

This steel bar is widely used in industrial furnace components, heat exchangers, petrochemical equipment, burners, boilers, and high-temperature conveyor systems. Available in hot rolled, forged, and machined conditions with complete material test certificates (EN 10204 3.1/3.2).

Grade	1.4872
Length	1000 mm – 6000 mm or as requested
Diameter Range	10 mm – 200 mm (custom available)
Technology	Hot Rolled / Forged / Cold Drawn
Surface Finish	Bright, Peeled, Polished, Turned, Pickled
Form	Round, Square, Flat, Hexagonal

 

Chemical Composition 1.4872 steel bar:

C	Cr	Mn	Ni	Si	S	P	N
0.2-0.3	24.0-26.0	8.0-10.0	6.0-8.0	1.0	0.015	0.045	0.2-0.4

 

Mechanical Properties Of  1.4872 Austenitic Steel:

BS EN	Heat condition	Hardness HB max	Proof strength Rp1.0 N/mm2 min.	Tensile strength	Elongation A% min. long products
1.4872	+AT solution annealed	311	540	850-1050	25

 

Applications of 1.4872 Heat Resisting Austenitic Steel

• Industrial Furnaces & Heating Equipment
  Used for furnace parts such as conveyor rolls, furnace tubes, burner components, and heat treatment fixtures due to its excellent high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance.

• Petrochemical & Chemical Processing Plants
  Suitable for high-temperature reactor parts, reformer tubes, cracking units, and equipment exposed to carburizing and oxidizing atmospheres.

• Boilers & Combustion Systems
  Ideal for boiler internals, combustion chamber components, support grids, and heat shields operating under continuous thermal stress.

• Power Generation Industry
  Applied in gas turbine parts, high-temperature boilers, exhaust systems, and other components subjected to thermal cycling.

• Heat Exchangers & Radiant Tubes
  Provides stability for heat exchanger tubes, radiant tubes, and other thermal transfer components in high-temperature environments.

• Metallurgical & Steel Plants
  Used in continuous casting equipment, annealing lines, and high-temperature structural parts requiring long-term scaling resistance.

• Automotive & Exhaust Components
  Suitable for exhaust manifolds, catalytic converter parts, and other components exposed to hot gases.

• Food Processing & Industrial Ovens
  Applies to conveyor shafts, high-temperature trays, and oven equipment requiring safe and durable heat-resistant materials.

FAQ

1. What is 1.4872 heat resisting austenitic steel?

1.4872 is a heat-resistant austenitic stainless steel grade known for its excellent oxidation resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures.

2. What temperature can 1.4872 withstand?

1.4872 typically performs well at continuous service temperatures exceeding 900°C, depending on mechanical load and atmospheric conditions.

3. What makes 1.4872 suitable for high-temperature applications?

Its stable austenitic microstructure, high chromium content, and strong resistance to oxidation and carburization make it ideal for severe thermal cycles and hot operating environments.

4. How does 1.4872 compare to 1.4841 (314) or 310S?

1.4872 generally offers better carburization and scaling resistance than 1.4841 and maintains superior performance in oxidizing atmospheres compared with 310S, making it suitable for more aggressive high-temperature applications.

5. Can 1.4872 steel be welded easily?

Yes, it has good weldability, but proper filler metals and controlled heat input are recommended to avoid cracking and maintain high-temperature strength.

Why Choose SAKYSTEEL :

Reliable Quality – Our stainless steel bars, pipes, coils, and flanges are manufactured to meet international standards such as ASTM, AISI, EN, and JIS. Strict Inspection – Every product undergoes ultrasonic testing, chemical analysis, and dimensional control to ensure high performance and traceability. Strong Stock & Fast Delivery – We maintain regular inventory of key products to support urgent orders and global shipping. Customized Solutions – From heat treatment to surface finish, SAKYSTEEL offers tailor-made options to match your exact requirements. Professional Team – With years of export experience, our sales and technical support team ensures smooth communication, quick quotations, and full documentation service.

SAKY STEEL'S Quality Assurance (including both Destructive and Non-Destructive) :

1. Visual Dimension Test 2. Mechanical examining like tensile, Elongation and reduction of area. 3. Impact analysis 4. Chemical examination analysis 5. Hardness test 6. Pitting protection test 7. Penetrant Test 8. Intergranular Corrosion Testing 9. Roughness Testing 10. Metallography Experimental Test

Custom Processing Capabilities:

• Cut-to-size service

• Polishing or surface conditioning

• Slitting into strips or foil

• Laser or plasma cutting

• OEM/ODM welcome

SAKY STEEL supports custom cutting, surface finish adjustments, and slit-to-width services for N7 nickel plates. Whether you need thick plates or ultra-thin foil, we deliver with precision.

SAKY STEEL'S Packaging:

1. Packing is quite important especially in a case of international shipments in which consignment pass through various channels to reach the ultimate destination, so we put special concern regarding packaging. 2. Saky Steel's pack our goods in numerous ways based on the products. We pack our products in multiple ways, such as,