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What Is Stainless Steel?

Stainless steel is an alloy of Iron with a minimum of 10.5% Chromium. Chromium produces a thin layer of oxide on the surface of the steel known as the 'passive layer'. This prevents any further corrosion of the surface. Increasing the amount of Chromium gives an increased resistance to corrosion.

SS Material also contains varying amounts of Carbon, Silicon and Manganese. Other elements such as Nickel and Molybdenum may be added to impart other useful properties such as enhanced formability and increased corrosion resistance.

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Martensitic Stainless Steel Specification

Material AISI 316 L 1.4404 AISI 304 1.4301
Analysis
Carbon (C %) Max. 0.03 Max. 0.07
Chromium (Cr %) 16.5 - 18.5 17.0 - 19.0
Nickel (Ni %) 11.0 - 14.0 8.5 - 10.5
Molybdenum (Mo %) 2.0 - 2.5 -
Manganese (Mn %) Max. 2.0 Max. 2.0
Silicium (Si %) Max. 1.0 Max. 1.0
Sulphur (S %) Max. 0.030 Max. 0.030

SS Physical Requirements

Structure Austenitic (nonmagnetic) Austenitic (nonmagnetic)
State Non-annealed
Specific gravity (g/cm3) 7.98 7.9
Melting point (°C) Ca. 1400 Ca. 1400
Decortication temperature in air (°C) 800 - 860 800 - 860
Expansion coefficient 20 - 100 °C (m/m . °C) 16.5 x 10-6 16.5 x 10-6
Specific resistance (20° C) (Ohm . mm2/m) 0.75 0.73
Heat conductivity (20°C) (W/°C-m) 15 15
Specific heat (J/g . k) 0.5 0.5

Ferritic Stainless Steel Properties

Ultimate tensile strength (Rm) (N/mm2) 490 - 690 500 - 700
Yield point (Rpo2) (N/mm2) 190 195
Modulus of elasticity (E) (20° C) (N/mm2) 2.0 x 105 2.0 x 105
Hardness Brinell (HB) (N/mm2) 120 - 180 130 - 180

Is stainless steel non-magnetic?

Ferromagnetic alloys, when heated to a high temperature then it looses their ferromagnetism and become paramagnetic, they do not retain their own magnetic field but continue to be attracted to external ones. Austenitic SS have a high amount of austenite which makes them mostly non-magnetic

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Stainless Steel Composition

Material Grades Supplied Description Main features Advantages Disadvantages
Austenitic Steels with Manganese 201 Austenitic SS are divided in the 200 and 300 series, with 16% to 30% chromium and 2% to 20% nickel for enhanced formability, surface quality, increased corrosion, formability and wear resistance. Austenitic SS are used for domestic, transport, industrial, and architectural products based primarily on their corrosion resistance
  • Non magnetic*
  • Low Carbon
  • Main alloying element is chromium, typically 16-20%
  • Nickel typically 7-13%
  • Strengthens significantly during cold working
  • Good weldability
  • High strength and ductility
  • Cannot be hardened by heat treatment
  • Low stress corrosion cracking resistance
Austenitics 301, 304L, 304, 305, 320, 321, 347,
Austenitic Steels with Molybdenum 316, 316L, 316Ti, 904L
Ferritics 409, 410S, 430, 430L, 430Ti (439), 441, 444 Ferritic steels is a grade of SS alloy that contains over 12% chromium. It is defined as a straight chromium non-hardenable class of SS alloys that have chromium contents range from 10.5% to 30% and a carbon content of less than 0.20%.
  • Magnetic
  • Low Carbon
  • Main alloying element is chromium, typically 10.5-17%
  • Good formability
  • Low cost
  • Good stress corrosion cracking resistance
  • Moderate ductility
  • Limited corrosion resistance
  • Cannot be hardened by heat treatment
Martensitics 410, 420, 431 Martensitic ss are characterized by high hardness and strength in the heat treated condition. We offer a range of martensitic SS alloys which contain 11 – 17% chromium with 0.15 – 0.63% carbon. Martensitic Stainless Steels grades are magnetic in both the annealed and hardened (heat treated) condition. Application Used for cookwear, cutlery, springs, scissors, industrial blades, surgical and dental instruments, screwdrivers, vehicle stampings, pliers
  • Can be magnetic or non magnetic
  • Low Carbon
  • Main alloying element is chromium, typically 12 to 15%, molybdenum (0.2-1%)
  • Hardened by quenching and tempered to give improved toughness and ductility
  • Less resistant to corrosion compared to Austenitic and Ferritic grades.
  • Limited formability and welding capabilities
Precipitation hardening 17/4PH, 17/7PH Precipitation Hardening (PH) SS are classified as martensitic or semi-austenitic.Semi-austenitic grades are 17-7 PH® and PH 15-7 Mo® and Martensitic grades include 17-4 PH® and 15-5 PH®.it makes use of solid impurities or precipitates for the strengthening process.
  • Contains Aluminium or Copper
  • High work hardening rates
  • Very high strengths
  • Better Corrosion resistance compared to martensitics
  • Limited availability
  • Lower corrosion resistance, formability and weldability compared to austenitics
Duplex 309, 310 Duplex ss contain a mixture of ferrite and austenite in their structure, and exhibit characteristics of both phases with higher ductility and strength.Type 2205 duplex ss is a grade that offers very good pitting and uniform corrosion resistance, high resistance and high strength to stress corrosion cracking.
  • Magnetic
  • Low Carbon
  • Combined Austenitic-Ferritic structure
  • Chromium typically 21-26%
  • Nickel typically 3.5-6.5%
  • Superior tensile strength in annealed condition
  • Good corrosion and pitting resistance
  • Lighter weight
  • Lower cost due to lower Nickel content
  • Cannot be hardened by heat treatment, but offers higher annealed strength levels than Ferritic or Austenitic grades
  • Restricted application temperature range when compared to Austenitics
* cold working of the less alloyed grades will induce structural changes leading to increased levels of magnetism.
**Super Austenitics, Super Ferritic and Super Duplexes are available by request

SS Equivalent Grades

Grade UNS No BS Euronorm No.
SS 301 S30100 301S21 1.4310
SS 302 S30200 302S25 1.4319
SS 303 S30300 303S31 1.4305
SS 304 S30400 304S31 1.4301
SS 304L S30403 304S11 1.4306
ss 304H S30409 - 1.4948
SS (302HQ) S30430 394S17 1.4567
SS 305 S30500 305S19 1.4303
SS 309S S30908 309S24 1.4833
SS 310 S31000 310S24 1.4840
SS 310S S31008 310S16 1.4845
SS 314 S31400 314S25 1.4841
SS 316 S31600 316S31 1.4401
SS 316L S31603 316S11 1.4404
SS 316H S31609 316S51 -
SS 316Ti S31635 320S31 1.4571
SS 321 S32100 321S31 1.4541
SS 347 S34700 347S31 1.4550
SS 403 S40300 403S17 1.4000
SS 405 S40500 405S17 1.4002
SS 409 S40900 409S19 1.4512
SS 410 S41000 410S21 1.4006
SS 416 S41600 416S21 1.4005
SS 420 S42000 420S37 1.4021
SS 430 S43000 430S17 1.4016
SS 440C S44004 - 1.4125
SS 444 S44400 - 1.4521
SS 630 S17400 - 1.4542
SS (904L) N08904 904S13 1.4539
SS (253MA) S30815 - 1.4835
(2205) S31803 318S13 1.4462
(3CR12) S41003 - 1.4003
(4565S) S34565 - 1.4565
(Zeron100) S32760 - 1.4501
(UR52N+) S32520 - 1.4507

SS Features

  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Non-magnetic when annealed
  • Rapidly work harden with cold work
  • Not hardenable by heat treatment
  • Ductile and readily formable
  • Excellent weldability
  • Hygienic with excellent cleanability
  • Good performance at high temperatures
  • Excellent performance at low temperatures

Stainless Steel Standards

European standards for stainless steel are:

Standard Number Title
EN 10088-1 List of stainless steels
EN 10088-2 Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip for corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
EN 10088-3 Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products for corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
EN 10095 Heat resisting steels and nickel alloys
EN 10028-7 Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes – Stainless steels
EN 10296-2 Welded circular steels tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes – Technical delivery conditions – Stainless steel
EN 10297-2 Seamless circular steels tubes for mechanical and general engineering purposes – Technical delivery conditions – Stainless steels
EN 10216-5 Seamless steels tubes for pressure purposes – Technical delivery conditions – SS tubes
EN 10217-7 Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes – Technical delivery conditions – SS tubes

US standards

Standard Number Title
ASTM A240 Chromium and chromium-nickel SS plate, sheet and strip for pressure vessels
ASTM A276 Standard Specification for SS Bars and Shapes
ASTM A312 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic SS Pipes

Austenitic SS Applications

  • Food and catering
  • Chemicals and pharmaceuticals
  • Medical equipment manufacturing
  • Architecture and construction
  • Home appliances
  • Offshore and shipbuilding
  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Energy and industry
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Stainless Steel Price per kg Price in USD
(per kg)
Stainless Steel Material Price per kg $2.85
SS Price per kg $3.65
SS Material Price per kg $5
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SS Material Grade Chart

  • SS 201
  • SS 304
  • SS 304L
  • SS 304H
  • SS 305
  • SS 310/S
  • SS 310H
  • SS 316
  • SS 316L
  • SS 316Ti
  • SS 317/L
  • SS 347
  • SS 347H
  • SS 410
  • SS 446