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Martensitic Stainless Steel Alloys are best known for their high strength while also offering a combination of good corrosion and heat resistance. Unlike many other Stainless Steel grades, Martensitic grades can be hardened by quenching and tempered, further improving toughness and ductility.
Martensitic Stainless Steel is a low cost form of Stainless metal strip. These alloys are magnetic and are generally formed in the annealed condition, then heat treated. Martensitic grades typically contain 12-15% Chromium, with Carbon as the key alloying element. Carbon content can range from as low as 0.1% to over 1%. The variation in the Carbon content, in addition to the other possible alloying elements, provides this group with a wide range of desirable mechanical properties. Whilst not as popular as other Stainless Steel grades, Martensitics offer high strength, good toughness, and good heat resistance. These grades also possess a moderate to good corrosion resistance, depending on the their Chromium content. Moreover, the higher Chromium content in some Martensitic grades, such as 431, offer a similar level of corrosion resistance to the Austenitic grade 304.
Martensitic grades equally share similarities with some Carbon Steels. To improve toughness and ductility, they undergo a hardening process of quenching and tempering. Ultimately, it is the Carbon content of the alloy increases the strength properties. However, increasing Carbon to increase strength, consequently comes at the expense of toughness and ductility.
As a result of its low cost and moderate corrosion resistance, this group is ideal for many applications. In fact it was the first to be commercially developed as cutlery steel. However, it is its high strength and toughness properties that result in Martensitic grades being found across multiple industry sectors. Uses include surgical instruments within hospitals, valves, pumps and other components for the Oil and Gas industry, through to turbines and gears in Aerospace manufacturing. Furthermore, these grades are highly useful for manufacturing complex spring shapes, requiring a soft steel for forming.
Martensitic Stainless Steel Material Chemical Composition | |||||||||||||||
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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 |
1.4006 | X12 Cr 13 | 410S21 | 410 | S 41000 | 0.08 - 0.15 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 11.5 - 13.5 | - | 0.75 | - | - | - |
1.4028 | X30 Cr 13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42000 | 0.26 - 0.35 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 12.0 - 14.0 | - | - | - | - | - |
1.4122 | X39CrMo17-1 | - | - | - | 0.33 - 0.45 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 15.5 - 17.5 | 0.8 - 1.3 | 1.0 | - | - | - |
Martensitic 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 | |||||
1.4006 | X12 Cr 13 | 410S21 | 410 | S 41000 | 450 | 650 - 850 | 15 | 231 | 2B & 2R |
1.4028 | X30 Cr 13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42000 | 650 | 850 - 1000 | 10 | 258 | 2B & 2R |
1.4122 | X39CrMo17-1 | - | - | - | Mechanical Data is dependent on temper and thickness. Pease get in touch to find out further information. |
Martensitic Stainless Steel Wire Mechanical Properties Annealed Stainless Steel | ||||||||
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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 |
1.4006 | X12 Cr 13 | 410S21 | 410 | S 41000 | 700 | 700 | 750 | 780 |
1.4028 | X30 Cr 13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42000 | 780 | 780 | 800 | 820 |
1.4122 | X39CrMo17-1 | - | - | - | Not available as wire. Strip products available |
Martensitic Stainless Steel Material 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 | |||
1.4006 | X12 Cr 13 | 410S21 | 410 | S 41000 | This magnetic Martensitic Stainless Steel grade is ideal for applications where strength, hardness and wear resistance is required. It is corrosion resistant in water and steam and offers moderate corrosion resistance overall. It is work hardenable to improve strength and ductility. However, it is not generally considered to be weldable, although it is possible with thin gauge material. 410 (1.4006) is the most commonly used Martensitic Stainless Steel grade. | Medical, Mechanical | Stainless Steel Springs, Valves, Axles, Surgical Instruments, Wear Resistant Surfaces, Micrometre Parts, Compressor Parts, Fasteners, Springs, Pins, Cutlery |
1.4028 | X30 Cr 13 | 420S45 | 420 | S 42000 | This Martensitic Stainless Steel grade offers similar corrosion resistance to alloy 410 (1.4006), but with improved hardness and strength. It is particularly useful for applications in which wear and abrasion resistance is important. This alloy also has magnetic properties. | Medical, Springs & Pressings, Printing Industry, Mechanical | Surgical and Dental instruments, Cutlery, Machine Knives, Scissors, Measuring Tools, Springs, Mechanical Parts, Fasteners |
1.4122 | X39CrMo17-1 | - | - | - | Martensitic Stainless Steel grade 1.4122 is the most corrosion resistant of the common Martensitic grades. In moderately corrosive, low chloride containing environments, this alloy can provide good resistance. It also offers medium to high hardness and very good wear resistance and mechanical properties overall. | Medical, Food, Mechanical | Surgical Instruments, Pumps, Mechanical Parts, Food Processing |
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