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Sandvik Bioline 5R10/2R25 (Wire)

Datasheet updated 2013-03-29 07:35:40 (supersedes all previous editions)

Sandvik Bioline 5R10 and Sandvik Bioline 2R25 are austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steels. Sandvik Bioline 2R25 is a low carbon version of Sandvik Bioline 5R10. The grades are characterized by:

  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Excellent toughness
  • Good welding characteristics

Standards

  • ASTM 304, 304L
  • UNS S30400, S30403
  • EN number 1.4301, 1.4306
  • EN name X5CrNi18-10, X2CrNi19-11
  • W.Nr. 1.4301, 1.4306
  • DIN X5 CrNi 18 10, X2 CrNi 19 11
  • SS 2332, 2352
  • AFNOR Z6 CN 18 09, Z3 CN 18 10
  • BS 304S31

Product standards

  • ASTM F899
  • ISO 16061

Chemical composition (nominal) %

C Si Mn Cr Ni
max. max. max.
Sandvik Bioline 5R10 0.07 0.75 2.0 18.5 9
Sandvik Bioline 2R25 0.03 0.7 1.5 18.5 10

Forms of supply

Wire form

  • In coils with weights up to 150 kg
  • On various types of spool with wire weights up to 500 kg
  • In straightened lengths up to 4 m
Surface finishes and size range
Surface finish Size range, mm
Coated 0.20 - 8.00
Bright 0.11 - 0.80
Mechanically polished 0.40 - 6.00

Mechanical properties

Typical mechanical properties for Sandvik Bioline 5R10 and 2R25L at 20°C.

Grade
Tensile strength Rm Proof strength Rp0.2 Elongation Hardness
MPa min. MPa min. % min. HRB max. HB max.
Sandvik Bioline 5R10 515 205 40 92 201
Sandvik Bioline 2R25 485 170 40 92 201

Physical properties

Typical physical properties for annealed Sandvik Bioline 5R10 and 2R25 grades are given below :

Grade Density Elastic Moduls Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Specific Heat Resistivity
g/cm3 103 MPa mm/m/°C W/m °C J/kg °C μΩm
0-100 °C at 100 °C 0-100 °C 20 °C
Sandvik Bioline 5R10/2R25 8 193 17 16 500 0.72

Corrosion resistance

Excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of atmospheric environments and various corrosive media.

Subject to pitting and crevice corrosion in warm chloride media and to stress corrosion cracking at temperatures above 60°C.

Considered resistant to potable water with up to approximately 200mg/l chlorides, at ambient temperatures, reducing to approximately 150 mg/l, at 60°C.

Applications

These grades are mainly used for surgical and dental tools.

Disclaimer: Sandvik is not providing any products or services that are intended or may be construed to be recommending or otherwise advising on, in any manner, the design, suitability, appropriateness or effectiveness, from a medical/biological/safety perspective, of any medical material, instrument and/or medical device.

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