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1.4806

X8CrNi25-21

1.4806 (X8CrNi25-21) is a heat-resistant steel mainly used for components in high-temperature applications like furnace linings or heat exchangers. When welding, you should keep the heat input low and use a suitable heat-resistant filler material to avoid cracks.

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