Unified numbering system

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This article is about the metal alloy numbering system. For the dental notation system,
see Universal Numbering System.
The unified numbering system (UNS) is an alloy designation system widely accepted
in North America. It consists of a prefix letter and five digits designating a material
composition. For example, a prefix of S indicates stainless steel alloys, C
indicates copper, brass, or bronze alloys, T indicates tool steels, and so on. The first 3
digits often match older 3-digit numbering systems, while the last 2 digits indicate more
modern variations. For example, Copper Alloy No. 377 (forging brass) in the original 3-digit
system became C37700 in the UNS System. The UNS is managed jointly by the ASTM
International and SAE International. A UNS number alone does not constitute a full material
specification because it establishes no requirements for material properties, heat treatment,
form, or quality.
Some common materials and translations to other standards:

UNS K11547 is T2 tool steel

UNS S17400 is ASTM grade 630, Cr-Ni 17-4PH precipitation hardened stainless
steel

UNS S30400 is SAE 304, Cr/Ni 18/10, Euronorm 1.4301 stainless steel

UNS S31600 is SAE 316

UNS S31603 is 316L, a low carbon version of 316

UNS categories[1]
UNS series

Metal type(s)

A00001 to A99999

Aluminum and aluminum alloys

C00001 to C99999

Copper and copper alloys

D00001 to D99999

Specified mechanical property steels

E00001 to E99999

Rare earth and rare earthlike metals and alloys

F00001 to F99999

Cast irons

G00001 to G99999

AISI and SAE carbon and alloy steels (except tool steels)

H00001 to H99999

AISI and SAE H-steels

J00001 to J99999

Cast steels (except tool steels)

K00001 to K99999

Miscellaneous steels and ferrous alloys

L00001 to L99999

Low-melting metals and alloys

M00001 to M99999 Miscellaneous nonferrous metals and alloys

N00001 to N99999

Nickel and nickel alloys

P00001 to P99999

Precious metals and alloys

R00001 to R99999

Reactive and refractory metals and alloys

S00001 to S99999

Heat and corrosion resistant (stainless) steels

T00001 to T99999

Tool steels, wrought and cast

W00001 to W99999 Welding filler metals

Z00001 to Z99999

Zinc and zinc alloys

See also[edit]

Steel grades

SAE steel grades

References[edit]
1.

Jump up^ Oberg, Erik et al. (2004). Machinery's Handbook (27th

edition ed.). Industrial Press Inc. p. 440. ISBN 0-8311-2700-7.

External links[edit]

UNS Number Lookup, MatWeb Entering the UNS number shows a data sheet on
the alloy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_numbering_system