They can handle extreme heating and cooling cycles well too. This thermal stability makes the alloy great for applications that get very hot like chemical plants, oil refineries, and factories, On top of resisting corrosion and heat, Alloy 254 is also easy to shape and work with. The plates can be welded and formed using typical methods. They have good impact resistance for metal plates. And they machine well also – tools can cut the plates to precise shapes. This versatility expands the types of projects the alloy can be used for.

The austenitic structure of the UNS S31254 Plain Sheet provides good ductility and toughness alongside high strength. Its typical tensile strength is around 160 megapascals at room temperature. Strength is retained fairly well as temperatures go up. For example, at 700 degrees Celsius, the tensile strength remains over 130 megapascals. This allows Alloy 254 to withstand substantial mechanical loads through a wide temperature range.

ASTM A240 Alloy 254 Sheets stands up to heat, corrosion, thermal cycles and mechanical stress far better than typical metal plates. It resists high temperatures and damaging chemicals. But it still machines and fabricates well. The durability and ease of use gets the plates onto equipment in extremely hot, tough industrial environments.