Description
Grade 430 stainless steel combines good corrosion resistance with good formability and ductility. It is a ferritic, non-hardenable plain Chromium stainless steel with excellent finish quality. Grade 430 also has excellent resistance to nitric attack, which makes it well suited to use in chemical applications.G430 is magnetic in all conditions.
Chemical & Mechanical Properties
Chemical Properties
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | min. max. |
– 0.12 |
– 1 |
– 1 |
– 0.04 |
– 0.030 |
16 18 |
– 0.50 |
Mechanical Properties
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50 mm) min | Hardness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell B (HR B) max | Brinell (HB) max | ||||
| 430 | 483 | 310 | 22 | 85 | 183 |
Applications
430 stainless steel is typically used in:
- Low cost sinks
- Decorative trim
- White & Brown Goods (washing machines, dishwashers, cookers
- Refrigerators
- Stove element supports
- Scientific apparatus
- Fasteners
- Flue linings
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