Stainless Steel Alloys

Chromium nickel manganese steel was developed as a satisfactory alternative for Type 301 for many applications.

P .06 Max

S .03 Max

N .025

Si 1.0 Max

An austenitic stainless steel developed for transportation, cryogenic containment.

P .045 Max
S .015 Max
Si .75 Max
N .10/.25
Cu 1.0 Max

Highly resistant to crevice corrosion, pitting and chloride stress. Used in chemical, salt water, scrubbers and pulp/paper industry.

P .030 Max
S .010 Max
Cu .50-1.0
N .18-.22

Chromium nickel steel capable of attaining high tensile strength and ductility by moderate or severe cold working.

P .045 Max

S .03 Max

Si 1.0 Max

301LN is a higher nitrogen content version of 301L to compensate for the lower carbon.

P .045 Max
S .03 Max
S 1.0 Max

Free machining grade (sulfur added) with good machinability, corrosion resistance and strength.

P .20 Max
Si 1.0 Max
S .15 Min

Low carbon chromium nickel stainless and heat resisting steel somewhat superior to Type 302 in corrosion resistance.

P .045 Max
S .03 Max
Si 1.0 Max

Controlled carbon grade of 304 for increased strength at operating temperatures above 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

P .04 Max
Si 1.0 Max
S .03 Max

Very low carbon chromium nickel steel with general corrosion resistance similar to Type 304 but with superior resistance to intergranular corrosion following welding or stress relieving.

P .045 Max
S .03 Max
Si 1.0 Max

High corrosion-resistant, chromium nickel grade with carbon limited to .08

P .045 Max
S .03 Max
Si 1.0 Max

Controlled carbon version of 309. 309S maintains corrosion resistance at higher operating temperatures.

P .045 Max
Si 1.0 Max
S .03 Max

Similar to 309 with higher resistance to corrosion and oxidation at elevated temperatures.

P .045 Max
S .03 Max
Si 1.50 Max

Maintains good strength and corrosion resistance at higher operating temperatures.

P .045 Max
S .030 Max
Si 1.50 Max

Chromium nickel stainless and heat resisting steel with superior corrosion resistance to other chromium nickel steels when exposed to many types of chemical corrodents; superior creep strength at elevated temperatures.

P .045 Max
S .03 Max
Si 1.0 Max
Mo 2.0-3.0

Low carbon chromium nickel stainless steel with general corrosion resistance similar to Type 316 but with superior resistance to intergranular corrosion following welding or relieving. It is recommended for use in parts which are fabricated by welding and cannot be subsequently annealed.

P .045 Max
S .03 Max
Si 1.0 Max
Mo 2.0-3.0

Chromium nickel steel containing titanium. Recommended for parts fabricated by welding which cannot be subsequently annealed. Also recommended for parts to be used at temperatures between 800°F and 1850°F.

P .045 Max
S .03 Max
Si 1.0 Max
Ti 5xC Min

Corrosion resistant at elevated temperatures. Fair strength properties and formability while maintaining reasonable cost. Many auto applications.

P .045 Max
Si 1.0 Max
S .045 Max

General purpose corrosion and heat resisting chromium steel. Good corrosion resistance and fair machining properties. Can be treated to RC35/45.

P .04 Max
S 1.0 Max
Si 1.0 Max

Alloy 410S is a low carbon, non-hardening modification of Alloy 410.

P .040 Max
Si .040 Max
S .030 Max

General purpose grade, corrosion-resistant, straight chromium grade, non heat-treatable.

P.04 Max
S .03 Max
Si 1.0 Max

Designed with added titanium for applications where chloride stress is an issue.

Si .60 Max
Ti .20- .60

A nitrogen, molybdenum enhanced austenitic-ferritic duplex stainless steel with general corrosion resistance similar to 904L, but with a yield strength nearly double that of austenitic.

Precipitation hardening stainless steel with high strength and good corrosion resistance to 600°F. Used in aerospace, chemical, petrochemical, paper and metalworking industries.

P .04 Max
Si 1.0 Max
Cu 3.0-5.0