STAINLESS STEEL COMPARISON CHART
Stainless Steels are selected for their corrosion resistance characteristics. Many different grades of stainless are used in wire cloth. T304 is the most common, but others are used in specific applications to take advantage of each grade's unique properties.
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 304 A general-purpose stainless steel most commonly used in wire cloth. Often referred to as 18-8 (18 % chronium, 8 % Nickle). This is a low carbon variation of type 302. It offers excellent resistance toa wide range of corrosives and atmospheric exposure. When a grade of stainless steel is not specified, it is assumed Type 304 is acceptable. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
. |
. |
- |
- |
18-20 |
8-10 |
.08 |
Mn 2, Si 1 |
85 |
35 |
55 |
70 |
150 |
49 |
Excellent |
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 304 Generally the same as T-304, except it has an extra low carbon content. (3% Max). This greatly reduces the chances of carbide precipitation forming at the welds. This low carbide grade is generally preferred for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
18-20 |
8-10 |
.03 |
Mn 2, Si 1 |
80 |
30 |
55 |
70 |
140 |
49 |
Excellent |
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 309 L A high temperature stainless steel used in temperatures up to 1700 F. Contains 25% chronium and 12% nickel. Resists scaling. Better corrosive resistance than T-304. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
22-24 |
12-15 |
.20 |
Mn 2, Si 1 |
95 |
40 |
45 |
65 |
160 |
42 |
Good |
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 310 Improves the characteristics of T-309. Offers good strength, and resists oxidation at temperature up to 200 F. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
24-26 |
19-22 |
.25 |
Mn 2, Si 1.5 |
95 |
45 |
50 |
65 |
185 |
42 |
Good |
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 316 L Offers the best corossive resistance of all the 'standard' stainless steel due to the addition of 2% molybdenum. Resists pitting and most chemicals used in paper, textile and photographic industries. Good strength at elevated temperatures. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
16-18 |
10-14 |
.08 |
Mn 2, Si 1 Mo 2-3 |
85 |
35 |
60 |
70 |
150 |
45 |
Excellent |
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 316 L Same corrosion resistance as T-316 and a low carbon content. These benefits are described in 304L. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
16-18 |
10-14 |
.03 |
Mn 2, Si 1 Mo 2-3 |
78 |
30 |
55 |
65 |
145 |
45 |
Excellent |
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 317 Higher alloy content than stainless steel grades previously described, improving this alloy's corrosion and creep resistance. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
18-20 |
11-15 |
.80 |
Mn 2, Si 1 Mo 3-4 |
90 |
40 |
50 |
55 |
160 |
42 |
Excellent |
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 321 This grade is stabilized with titanium. No carbide precipitation at the welds. Since the titanium tends to violatilize during welding, this grades is typically used for non-weld assemblies. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
17-19 |
9-12 |
.08 |
Mn 2, Si 1 P .04, S .03 Ti 5 x C min |
85 |
35 |
55 |
65 |
150 |
50 |
Excellent |
| Chrone-Nickle Non-Hardening (Austentic) |
| Type Description: 347 Stabillized with Colombium, which does not volatilize during welding. For use in the carbide precipitatin temperature range of 800- 1500 F without any loss of corrosive resistance. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
17-19 |
9-12 |
.80 |
Mn 2, Si 1 Cb. -Ta 10 x C min. |
95 |
40 |
50 |
65 |
160 |
50 |
Excellent |
| Chrone Hardenable (Martnstic) |
| Type Description: 410 Magnetic, low-cost, generel purpose, heat-treatable stainless steel. Typically used where corrosion is not severe. Resists oxidation up to 1400 F. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
11.5-13.5 |
- |
.15 |
Mn 2, Si 1 |
75 |
40 |
35 |
70 |
155 |
59 |
Fair |
| Chrone, Non-Hardenable (Ferritic) |
| Type Description: 430 Most widely used in wire cloth weaving. Non-hardenable. Performs better than 410 at elevated tempertures. Good mechanical properties. Resists corrosives such as nitric acid, sulfur acids and food acids. |
|
Characteristics |
Chemical Compotion |
Typical Mechanical
Properties
(Annealed Condition) |
Fabricating
Properties |
|
HIGH TEMP USE |
GENERAL
FORMING |
RESIST CARBIDE PRECIP |
DEVELOP
STRENGTH |
Cr |
Ni |
C
(max) |
Other
(max) |
Tensile
(ksi) |
Yeild
(Ksi) |
Elong % (2") |
Red. of Area |
Bhr. |
Machine
ability |
Weld
ability |
|
|
|
|
|
14-18 |
- |
.12 |
Mn 1, Si 1 |
75 |
45 |
30 |
65 |
155 |
57 |
Fair | |
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