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Versatile Low Alloy Steel

AISI 8630

Versatile low alloy steel with excellent hardenability and NACE MR0175 approval. Perfect for oil patch applications requiring reliable performance.

22 HRC
NACE Max Hardness
135 KSI
Enhanced UTS
0.3% C
Carbon Content
AISI 8630 Steel

Why Choose AISI 8630?

Excellent Hardenability

Superior depth of hardening in large sections

NACE Approved

MR0175 qualified up to 22 HRC

Oil Patch Applications

Widely used in connectors and hangers

Versatile Performance

Standard and modified analysis available

Technical Specifications

Standard Analysis (Weight %)

ASTM A29 Standard Composition

ElementMinMax
Carbon(C)0.280.35
Silicon(Si)0.150.35
Manganese(Mn)0.700.90
Phosphorus(P)-0.035
Sulfur(S)-0.040
Chromium(Cr)0.400.60
Nickel(Ni)0.400.70
Molybdenum(Mo)0.150.25
Iron(Fe)BalanceBalance

Modified Analysis (Weight %)

Enhanced Composition for Higher Performance

ElementMinMax
Carbon(C)0.280.35
Silicon(Si)0.150.35
Manganese(Mn)0.900.95
Phosphorus(P)-0.035
Sulfur(S)-0.040
Chromium(Cr)0.851.00
Nickel(Ni)0.700.90
Molybdenum(Mo)0.350.45
Iron(Fe)BalanceBalance

Mechanical Properties

Various Heat Treatment Conditions

ConditionUTSYield StrengthElongationRA
Standard - Hardened & Tempered95 KSI Min75 KSI Min17%35%
Enhanced - Hardened & Tempered135 KSI Min120 KSI Min17%35%
Post-Weld Condition110 KSI85 KSI18%40%

NACE MR0175 Compliance

Sour Service Qualification

SpecificationMax HardnessConditionStatus
NACE MR017522 HRCHardened & TemperedApproved
Sour Service22 HRCAs specifiedQualified

Heat Treatment Capabilities

Standard Heat Treatment

95 KSI UTS / 75 KSI YS

General oil patch applications

Enhanced Heat Treatment

135 KSI UTS / 120 KSI YS

High-strength critical components

Post-Weld Heat Treatment

110 KSI UTS / 85 KSI YS

Welded assemblies and structures

Controlled Cooling

Optimized hardenability

Large section components

Industry Applications

Oil Patch Equipment

  • Connectors
  • Hangers
  • Block valves
  • Wellhead components

Structural Components

  • Shafts
  • Gears
  • Large section components
  • Load-bearing parts

Heat-Treated Parts

  • High-strength components
  • Fatigue-resistant parts
  • Impact-critical applications
  • Precision machinery

NACE Applications

  • Sour service environments
  • H2S exposure applications
  • Corrosive oil & gas
  • Critical safety components

Standards & Specifications

ASTM A29
AISI 8630
SAE 8630
NACE MR0175

Key Properties

  • • Excellent hardenability for large sections
  • • NACE MR0175 approved up to 22 HRC
  • • Standard and modified analysis options
  • • Superior post-weld properties
  • • Extensive heat treatment control at HOWCO

Related Alloys

AISI 4130

Lower alloy content alternative

More economical option

AISI 4140

Higher carbon content for increased strength

Enhanced hardenability

AISI 4330V

Premium grade for critical applications

Superior impact toughness

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