Stainless steel 430 is a non-hardenable steel containing straight chromium, and belongs to the ferritic group of steels. This steel is known for its good corrosion resistance and formability, coupled with practical mechanical properties. It can be used in certain chemical applications due to its resistance to nitric acid. 430F stainless steel is usually provided in bar form to be used in automatic screw machines. factory Standard AISI ASTM hot/cold roll stainless steel plate
Technical data
Chemical Composition
GradeN
C
Mn
Si
P
S
Cr
Mo
Ni
N
430
min. max.
– 0.12
– 1
– 1
– 0.04
– 0.030
16 18
–
– 0.50
–
430F
min. max.
– 0.12
– 1.25
– 1
– 0.06
0.15 –
16 18
–
–
–
Mechanical Properties
Grade
Tensile Strength (MPa) min
Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min
Elongation (% in 50mm) min
Hardness
Rockwell B (HR B) max
Brinell (HB) max
430
483
310
22
85
183
430F
552 typical
379 typical
25 typical
–
262
Physical Properties
Grade
Density (kg/m3)
Elastic Modulus (GPa)
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (μm/m/°C)
Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K)
Specific Heat 0-100°C (J/kg.K)
Electrical Resistivity (nΩ.m)
0-100°C
0-315°C
0-538°C
at 100°C
at 500°C
430
7750
200
10.4
11.0
11.4
26.1
26.3
460
600
430F
7750
200
10.4
11.0
11.4
26.1
26.3
460
600
Grade Specification Comparison
Grade
UNS No
Old British
Euronorm
Swedish SS
Japanese JIS
BS
En
No
Name
430
S43000
430S17
60
1.4016
X8Cr17
2320
SUS 430
430F
S43020
–
–
1.4104
X12CrMoS17
2383
SUS 430F
Possible Alternative Grades
Grade
Reasons for choosing 430
430F
Higher machinability than 430 is needed in bar product, and reduced corrosion resistance is acceptable
434
Better pitting resistance is required
304
Slightly higher corrosion resistance is needed, together with greatly improved ability to be welded and cold formed
316
Much better corrosion resistance is needed, coupled with greatly improved ability to be welded and cold formed
3CR12
Lower corrosion resistance is acceptable in a cost-critical application
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