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BS S106 / 4S106D (MSRR 6001)

BS S106

BS S106 is the British aerospace equivalent of 722M24 / En40B and is a premium-grade material that has been tailored to meet the rigorous requirements of MSRR 6001 specification.

BS S106  is a 3% chrome-molybdenum nitriding steel which develops high hardness after heat treatment and combines exceptional corrosion resistance along with remarkable mechanical properties at elevated temperatures making it ideal for critical aerospace applications and demanding environments.

Specific Gravity

7.84 g/cm3

Typical Applications

Related Specifications

Gas turbine parts
Jet engine components
High-temperature fasteners
Combustion chambers
BS S106
MSRR 6001
4S106D


Chemical Composition (Wt %)

  C Mn Si P S Cr Mo Ni Sn
Min 0.20 0.40 0.10 - - 3 0.50   -
Max 0.28 0.70 0.35 0.020 0.020 3.5 0.70 <0.30 0.030

Typical Mechanical Properties

Typical Hardness

Tensile Strength MPa: 930-1080 MPa

0.2% Proof Stress MPa: 740 min

Elongation: 13%

 

This high-performance stainless-steel alloy is renowned for its premium complex combination of elements. BS S106 has been specifically tailored for aerospace applications requiring high strength alongside resistance to elevated temperatures. Unlike standard alloys, BS S106 delivers exceptional performance in demanding environments. Its unique composition ensures a microstructure capable of maintaining dimensional stability under extreme thermal cycling.

  • Blades and Vane Turbines
  • High Temperature Zone Fasteners
  • Discs and Compressor Shafts
  • Components of combustion chamber
  • Parts of Exhaust System
  • Gear Wheels
  • Extruders

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