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Stainless steel grade 430 is a non-hardenable steel containing straight chromium, belonging to the ferritic group of steels. Known for its good corrosion resistance and formability, coupled with practical mechanical properties, it can be used in various chemical applications. Grade 430F stainless steel is typically provided in bar form for use in automatic screw machines. Grade 434 offers similar properties to grade 430 but includes molybdenum for enhanced corrosion resistance.
Chemical Composition
Chemical compositions of grade 430 stainless steels:
Grade
C
Mn
Si
P
S
Cr
Mo
Ni
N
430
- 0.12
- 1
- 1
- 0.04
- 0.030
16 - 18
-
- 0.50
-
430F
- 0.12
- 1.25
- 1
- 0.06
0.15 -
16 - 18
-
-
-
Mechanical Properties
Grade
Tensile Strength (MPa) min
Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min
Elongation (% in 50mm) min
Hardness Rockwell B (HR B) max
Hardness Brinell (HB) max
430
483
310
22
85
183
430F
552 typical
379 typical
25 typical
-
262
Physical Properties
Grade
Density (kg/m³)
Elastic Modulus (GPa)
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (μm/m/°C)
Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K)
Specific Heat 0-100°C (J/kg.K)
Electrical Resistivity (nΩ.m)
430
7750
200
10.4
26.1
460
600
430F
7750
200
10.4
26.1
460
600
Grade Specification Comparison
Grade
UNS No
Old British BS
Euronorm No
Swedish SS
Japanese JIS
430
S43000
430S17
1.4016
2320
SUS 430
430F
S43020
-
1.4104
2383
SUS 430F
Alternative Grades
Grade
Reasons for choosing alternative
430F
Higher machinability than 430 is needed in bar product, and reduced corrosion resistance is acceptable
434
Better pitting resistance is required
304
Slightly higher corrosion resistance is needed, together with greatly improved ability to be welded and cold formed
316
Much better corrosion resistance is needed, coupled with greatly improved ability to be welded and cold formed
3CR12
Lower corrosion resistance is acceptable in a cost-critical application
Performance Characteristics
Corrosion Resistance
All ferritic grades, including stainless steel grade 430, offer excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance. Grade 430 provides good corrosion resistance to numerous substances, with maximum resistance achieved in well-polished or buffed conditions. Its pitting and crevice corrosion resistance is comparable to grade 304. Grade 430F, being a high-sulfur free machining grade, offers slightly reduced pitting and crevice corrosion resistance compared to non-free machining grades.
Heat Resistance
Stainless steel grade 430 can resist oxidation up to 870°C (1598°F) in intermittent usage and up to 815°C (1499°F) in continuous usage. It may become brittle at room temperature, particularly after prolonged heating in the 400-600°C (752-1112°F) range, which can be mitigated through annealing.
Heat Treatment
Solution annealing involves heating to 815-845°C (1499-1553°F), followed by slow furnace cooling to 600°C (1112°F) and rapid air-cooling. Slow cooling between 540-400°C (1004-752°F) may cause embrittlement. For sub-critical annealing, heat to 760-815°C (1400-1499°F) followed by air-cooling or water quenching. This stainless steel cannot be hardened by thermal treatment.
Welding
Pre-heating at 150-200°C (302-392°F) is required before welding. If embrittlement occurs in welded metal, post-weld annealing at 790-815°C (1454-1499°F) can be performed, though grain refinement will not occur. Recommended filler rods include grade 430, 308L, 309, or 310 based on application requirements.
Machining & Fabrication
Grade 430 offers easier machinability than standard austenitic steels like grade 304, though galling may occur. Lightly drawn bars machine more easily than annealed bars. Grade 430F provides excellent machinability. The low work hardening rate facilitates easy bending and forming, though low ductility may limit rigorous operations. Extreme cold working may require sub-critical intermediate annealing.
Applications
Dish washer linings
Refrigerator cabinet panels
Element supports and fasteners
Stove trim rings and chimney liners
Automotive trim and lashing wires
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