410 Stainless Steel

Synopsis

410 stainless steel is a magnetic 11.5% chromium all-purpose martensitic stainless steel providing favorable corrosion resistance and a broad scope of mechanical properties. The level of resistance can be enhanced by a process of heat treatment and is ideal for jobs requiring good corrosion resistance and high strength. Type 410 is a versatile grade due to its heat-treating abilities and its resistance to chemical atmospheric conditions.


Resistance

When heat-treated, 410 stainless steel provides excellent corrosion resistance to mild chemicals, water, and atmospheric conditions, and other daily activity usage. Due to its resistance to corrosion, 410 stainless steel is commonly used in human interactive environments such as, cutlery, kitchen utensils, and dental equipment. For 410 stainless steels best corrosion resistance to synthetic settings, it is crucial that the surface of 410 be free of all heat and oxide build up from construction, annealing, or treatment.


Processing

Pre-heated to ~400°F to prevent cracks, then commonly heat-treated at ~2000°F. Thanks to a variety of heat treatments, 410 stainless steel offers a variety of characteristics. Our 410 stainless steel can come in many conditions including condition A, condition H, Condition 2, and Condition 3. One of the most common conditions for the oil patch is QDT per NACE. 410 stainless steel is magnetic in all conditions.


Physical Properties

Condition

Tensile Yield Enlongation Reduction
of Area
Hardness
Annealed 70 40 16 45 -
HT 120 90 12 40 -
T 100 80 12 40 -
2 110 85 15 45 269 Max
QDT 100 80-95 20 40 207-235

Applications

  • Valves
  • Pump Shafts
  • Gas Turbines
  • Dental
  • Cutlery
  • Automotive Parts
  • Dies
  • Fasteners
  • Bushings
  • Screws
  • Blades

Benefits

  • Cost-effective because of 410's small alloy composition
  • Less expensive than cutlery-grade stainless steels.
  • Moderate overall corrosion resistance
  • Positive corrosion resistance against water, liquid, nitric acid, naphtha, acetic acid, sulfuric acid, and ammonia
  • Ability to be hardened and tempered to achieve mechanical properties for different applications
  • Exceptional hardness after it is heat treated
  • Good ductility
  • High strength
  • Easy machinability