Ferritic Stainless Steel
Available in strip and wire
Ferritic Grades get their name from iron like structure at room temperature. As a low cost alternative to other Stainless Steel Grades, Ferritic Stainless Steels have magnetic properties and offer manufacturers good formability and moderate ductility with good stress corrosion cracking resistance.
Available Ferritic Grades
1.4113 / 434 / S 43400
1.4016 / 430 / S 43000
1.4006/ 410S / S 41008
1.4016 / 430L
1.4510 / 430Ti (439)
1.4509 / 441 / S 44100
1.4028 / 420 / S 42000
1.4057 / 431 / S43100
1.4021 / 420 / S 42000
What are the benefits of using ferritic stainless steel?
Good formability
Low cost
Good stress corrosion cracking resistance
Moderate ductility
What are the disadvantages of using ferritic stainless steel?
Limited corrosion resistance and cannot be hardened by heat treatment
Ferritic Stainless Steels get their name because these alloys share the same structure as iron, when at room temperature. These alloys have a minimum chromium content of 11%, low carbon levels and contain no nickel. Despite the lack of nickel, they still provide fair corrosion resistance and stress corrosion cracking hesitance, as well as good formability. Whilst not as popular as Austenitic Alloys, Ferritic Alloys comparatively possess better engineering properties. Furthermore, without nickel, they provide a lower cost option to manufacturers. Increasing the chromium levels can improve corrosion resistance, however, these alloys have low work hardening rates. Unlike other alloys, they do not develop high strength from cold working and remain magnetic in all tempers.
Nonetheless, Ferritic Stainless Steels are the ideal solution for high volume applications, particularly in domestic environment where moderate corrosion resistance is acceptable. Application include hinges and stays in the UPVC window hardware industry, domestic appliances such as washing machines, cutlery and kitchen utensils. Ferritic Grades can also be found in a range of Automotive applications, including exhaust systems and trims.
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL | |||||||||||||||
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| European Designation EN 10088-2 2014 | Former BS Standard (Wire Only) | American Designation (ASTM) | TYPICAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION % | ||||||||||||
| Number | Name | BS 1554 1990 nearest fit | AISI nearest fit | UNS nearest fit | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | Cu | Other |
| 1.4512 | X2CrTi12 | - | 409 | S 40900 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 10.5 - 12.5 | - | - | - | - | Ti (6x (C+N)) to 0.65 |
| 1.4006 | X12Cr13 | 410S21 | 410S | S 41008 | 0.08 - 0.15 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 11.5 - 13.5 | - | 0.75 | - | - | - |
| 1.4016 | X6 Cr 17 | 430S17 430S18 | 430 | S 43000 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 16.0 - 18.0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1.4510 | X3CrTi17 | - | 430Ti / (439) | - | 0.05 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 16.0 to 18.0 | - | - | - | - | Ti (4x(C+N) + 0.15) to 0.80 |
| 1.4113 | X6CrMo17-1 | - | 434 | S 43400 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 16.0 - 18.0 | 0.9 - 1.4 | - | - | - | - |
| 1.4509 | X2CrTiNb18 | - | 441 | S 44100 | 0.03 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 17.5 - 18.5 | - | - | - | - | Nb: [3xC+0.30] to 1.0 max Ti: 0.1 - 0.6 |
| 1.4521 | X2CrMoTi18-2 | - | 444 | S 44400 | 0.025 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 17.0 - 20.0 | 1.8 - 2.5 | - | 0.03 | - | Ti (4x(C+N) + 0.15) to 0.80 |
| FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL STRIP MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ANNEALED STAINLESS STEEL | |||||||||
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| European Designation EN 10088-2 2014 | Former BS Standard (Wire Only) | American Designation (ASTM) | Proof Strength 0.2% Min (N/mm2) | Tensile Strength | Elong. % Min. (50mm Gauge Length) | Hardness Max (VPN) | Surface Finish | ||
| Number | Name | BS 1554 1990 nearest fit | AISI nearest fit | UNS nearest fit | |||||
| 1.4512 | X2CrTi12 | - | 409 | S 40900 | 210 | 380 - 560 | 25 | - | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4006 | X12Cr13 | 410S21 | 410S | S 41008 | - | 600 max | 20 | - | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4016 | X6 Cr 17 | 430S17 430S18 | 430 | S 43000 | 260 | 430 - 600 | 20 | - | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4510 | X3CrTi17 | - | 430Ti / (439) | - | 230 | 420 - 600 | 23 | - | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4113 | X6CrMo17-1 | - | 434 | S 43400 | 280 | 440 - 660 | 18 | 200 | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4509 | X2CrTiNb18 | - | 441 | S 44100 | 230 | 430 - 630 | 18 | - | 2B & 2R |
| 1.4521 | X2CrMoTi18-2 | - | 444 | S 44400 | 300 | 420 - 640 | 20 | - | 2B & 2R |
| FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL WIRE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||||
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| European Designation EN 10088-2 2014 | Former BS Standard (Wire Only) | American Designation (ASTM) | Maximum tensile strength N/mm² | |||||
| Number | Name | BS 1554 1990 nearest fit | AISI nearest fit | UNS nearest fit | Wire dia 13.0 – 6.0mm | Wire dia 6.00 – 1.50mm | Wire dia 1.50 – 0.50mm | Wire dia 0.50 – 0.10mm |
| 1.4512 | X2CrTi12 | - | 409 | S 40900 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4006 | X12Cr13 | 410S21 | 410S | S 41008 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4016 | X6 Cr 17 | 430S17 430S18 | 430 | S 43000 | 610 | 620 | 630 | 650 |
| 1.4510 | X3CrTi17 | - | 430Ti / (439) | - | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4113 | X6CrMo17-1 | - | 434 | S 43400 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4509 | X2CrTiNb18 | - | 441 | S 44100 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| 1.4521 | X2CrMoTi18-2 | - | 444 | S 44400 | Not available as wire. Strip products available. | |||
| FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS | |||||||
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| European Designation EN 10088-2 2014 | Former BS Standard (Wire Only) | American Designation (ASTM) | Key Features | Key Markets | Applications | ||
| Number | Name | BS 1554 1990 nearest fit | AISI nearest fit | UNS nearest fit | |||
| 1.4512 | X2CrTi12 | - | 409 | S 40900 | Ferritic Stainless Steel grade 409 (1.4512) is a titanium stabilised alloy, ideally suited to high temperature applications due its corrosion resistance in these environments. This alloy also offers good mechanical properties and weldability up to 2.5mm thickness. | Automotive, Transport | Car Exhausts, Rail and Road Vehicles, Transportation Equipment |
| 1.4006 | X12Cr13 | 410S21 | 410S | S 41008 | Ferritic Alloy 410S (1.4006) is a non-heat treatable, low carbon version of Stainless Steel grade 410. It offers moderate strength and corrosion resistance. When compared to austenitic grades, this alloy has a higher heat conductivity and a low heat expansion coefficient. It has good formability and is ideally suited to deep drawing applications. | Petrochemical Industry, Mining | Mining Equipment, Petrochemical Equipment, Thermal Process Equipment. |
| 1.4021 | X20Cr13 | 420S29 420S37 | 420 | S 42000 | Available by Request | ||
| 1.4028 | X30Cr13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42001 | Available by Request | ||
| 1.4016 | X6 Cr 17 | 430S17 430S18 | 430 | S 43000 | This magnetic grade has good formability. It offers good corrosion resistance in moderately aggressive media and good oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. It is not susceptible to stress cracking corrosion. This alloy is not hardenable through heat treatment. | Automotive, Chemical Processing, Etching, Oil and Gas, Electronics, Architectural, Food Industry | Automotive Trim and Parts, Gaskets, Domestic Appliance Panels, Chemically Etched Components, Paint Brushes, Cooking Utensils, Food Processing Equipment, Fasteners, Lights Bulbs, Hose Clamps, Oil Refinery Components in Acidic Environments, Architectural Features |
| 1.4510 | X3CrTi17 | - | 430Ti / (439) | Available on request | |||
| 1.4113 | X6CrMo17-1 | - | 434 | S 43400 | Stainless Steel grade 434 (1.4113) is the most popular choice of the non work hardenable Ferritic grades. This low Carbon Ferritic Stainless Steel has additions of Molybdenum to increase corrosion protection, offering better corrosion resistance compared to 430 (1.4016). It is oxygen and heat resistant up to 816°C (1500°F). Other benefits include excellent polishing characteristics. | Automotive, Architectural | automotive trim and parts, dishwashers and domestic appliances, architectural, restaurant equipment, nitric acid plant equipment, furnace combustion chambers, oil refinery equipment, roofing and siding |
| 1.4509 | X2CrTiNb18 | - | 441 | S 44100 | Ferritic grade 441 (1.4509) is a magnetic Stainless Steel grade containing niobium. This provides good oxidation and corrosion resistance. This Stainless Steel grade also has good high-temperature strength, with good ductility and weldability, making it ideal for deep drawing and other fabrication applications. | Automotive, Transport | automotive exhausts, rail and road vehicles, transportation equipment |
| 1.4521 | X2CrMoTi18-2 | - | 444 | S 44400 | Ferritic grade 444 (1.4521) is a low carbon, low nitrogen, stainless steel that offers superior pitting and crevice corrosion resistance compared with other Ferritic Alloys. When superior corrosion resistance and resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking is required, this grade provides an ideal solution. | Food Processing, Automotive | food processing, brewery equipment, heat exchangers, automotive components |
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