Chemical Composition And Characteristics

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201

C max. (%)0.15
Mn (%)5.50 - 7.50
P max. (%)0.06
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)16.0 - 18.0
Ni (%)3.5 - 6.0
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr-
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsLow Nickel steel. Kitchenware applications.

204Cu

C max. (%)0.15
Mn (%)6.50 - 9.50
P max. (%)0.06
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)15.00 - 17.50
Ni (%)1.50 - 2.50
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)Cu - 2.00 - 4.00
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr-
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / Applications Low Nickel, high manganese steel, General purpose application.

302

C max. (%)0.15
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)17.00 - 19.00
Ni (%)8.00 - 10.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4319
JISSUS302
BSI302S17
AFNORZ 12CN 17-07
UNIX10CrNi 1808
Characteristics / ApplicationsExcellent mechanical properties in hard condition. Wires for spring and constructional usage.

303

C max. (%)0.15
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.06
S (%)0.15 min
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)17.00 - 19.00
Ni (%)8.00 - 10.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4305
JISSUS303
BSI303S31
AFNORZ 10CNF 18-09
UNIX8CrNiS 1809
Characteristics / Applications Free cutting steel. Excellent machinability for automatic lathe, pins, shafts.

304

C max. (%)0.08
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)18.00 - 20.00
Ni (%)8.00 - 10.50
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4301
JISSUS304
BSI304S15
AFNORZ 6CN 18-09
UNIX5CrNi 1810
Characteristics / ApplicationsGeneral Purpose applications within a wide range of tensile strengths and finishes.

304L

C max. (%)0.03
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)18.00 - 20.00
Ni (%)8.00 - 12.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4307
JISSUS304L
BSI304S11
AFNORZ 2CN 18-10
UNIX2CrNi 1811
Characteristics / ApplicationsGood resistance to intergranular corrosion. Weaving/ Braiding wire.

304HC

C max. (%)0.08
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.04
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)0.75
Cr (%)18.00 - 20.00
Ni (%)8.00 - 10.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)Cu - 2.00 - 3.00
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr-
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / Applications Low degree of cold working hardening. Cold heading applications - bolts, nuts, nails.

302HQ

C max. (%)0.03
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.04
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)0.75
Cr (%)18.00 - 20.00
Ni (%)8.00 - 10.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)Cu - 3.00 - 4.00
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4567
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNIXM-7
Characteristics / ApplicationsMinimum degree of cold work hardening. Cold Heading applications.

305

C max. (%)0.12
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)17.00 - 19.00
Ni (%)10.50 - 13.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4303
JISSUS305
BSI305S19
AFNORZ 8CN 18-12
UNIX4CrNi 1812
Characteristics / ApplicationsNon magnetic in hard condition. Low work hardening. Cold Heading applications.

310S

C max. (%)0.08
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.5
Cr (%)24.00 - 26.00
Ni (%)19.00 - 22.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4845
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / Applications Oxidation resistance, Heat Resistant grade for furnace components and conveyor belts.

314

C max. (%)0.25
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)1.50 - 3.00
Cr (%)23.00 - 26.00
Ni (%)19.00 - 22.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4841
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsEnhanced hardness. Superior high temperature resistance compared to 310S.

316

C max. (%)0.08
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)16.00 - 18.00
Ni (%)10.00 - 14.00
Mo (%)2.00 - 3.00
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4401
JISSUS316
BSI316S31
AFNORZ 6CND 17-11
UNIX8CrNiMo 1713
Characteristics / ApplicationsMolybdenum steel having superior resistance to corrosion and pitting.

316L

C max. (%)0.03
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)16.00 - 18.00
Ni (%)10.00 - 14.00
Mo (%)2.00 - 3.00
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4404
JISSUS316L
BSI316S11
AFNORZ 2CND 17-12
UNIX2CrNiMo 1712
Characteristics / ApplicationsGood resistance to corrosion - intergranular or pitting. For Weaving/ Braiding wire.

316Ti

C max. (%)0.08
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)16.00 - 18.00
Ni (%)10.00 - 14.00
Mo (%)2.00 - 3.00
Others (%)Ti 5xC% - 0.80
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4571
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsGood resistance to corrosion and pitting. Titanium stabilized for high temperature applications.

321

C max. (%)0.08
Mn max. (%)2.00
P max. (%)0.045
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)17.00 - 19.00
Ni (%)9.00 - 12.00
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)Ti 5xC% - 0.80
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4541
JISSUS321
BSI321S31
AFNORZ 6CNT 18-10
UNIX6CrNiTi 1811
Characteristics / ApplicationsTitanium stabilized steel for high temperature applications.

410

C max. (%)0.15
Mn max. (%)1.00
P max. (%)0.04
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)11.50 - 13.50
Ni (%)-
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4006
JISSUS410
BSI410S21
AFNORZ 12C13
UNIX12Cr13
Characteristics / ApplicationsHigh machinability. Also suitable for fasteners

416

C max. (%)0.15
Mn max. (%)1.25
P max. (%)0.06
S (%)0.15 rnin
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)12.00 - 14.00
Ni (%)-
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr-
JIS-
BSI416S21
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsBetter free cutting steel with improved machinability. For automatic lathes.

420

C (%)0.15 min
Mn max. (%)1.00
P max. (%)0.04
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)12.00 - 14.00
Ni (%)-
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4021
JISSUS420
BSI420S45
AFNORZ 30C13
UNIX20 Cr 13
Characteristics / ApplicationsExcellent strength and hardness. Suitable for machine shafts.

430

C max. (%)0.12
Mn max. (%)1.00
P max. (%)0.04
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)14.00 - 18.00
Ni (%)-
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4016
JISSUS430
BSI430S17
AFNORZ 8C17
UNIX6Cr17
Characteristics / Applications Ferritic steel for better corrosion resistance. Bolts, Nuts, Scrubber.

430F

C max. (%)0.12
Mn max. (%)1.25
P max. (%)0.06
S (%)0.15 min
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)16.00 - 18.00
Ni (%)-
Mo max. (%)-
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4104
JISSUS430F
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsFree cutting steel with higher machinability.

430L

C max. (%)0.03
Mn max. (%)1.00
P max. (%)0.04
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)0.75
Cr (%)14.00 - 18.00
Ni (%)0.60 max.
Mo max. (%)1
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr-
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsLow carbon for fine diameters and welding electrode applications.

434

C max. (%)0.12
Mn max. (%)1.00
P max. (%)0.04
S max. (%)0.03
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)15.00 - 18.00
Ni (%)-
Mo (%)0.75 - 1.25
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr-
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / Applications BETTER ANTI-CORROSION THAN 430.AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION,SCRUBBERS

434A

C max. (%)0.03
Mn max. (%)1.00
P max. (%)0.04
S max. (%)0.02
Si max. (%)1.00
Cr (%)15.00 - 18.00
Ni (%)-
Mo max. (%)0.3
Others (%)-
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr-
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsImproved grade. High quality scrubbers.

ER 308

C max. (%)0.08
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.30 - 0.65
Cr (%)19.50 - 22.00
Ni (%)9.00 - 11.00
Mo max. (%)0.75
Others (%)Cu - 0.75%
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4302
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsHigh carbon 19/9 type wire with enhanced creep resistance.

ER 308L

C max. (%)0.03
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.30 - 0.65
Cr (%)19.50 - 22.00
Ni (%)9.00 - 11.00
Mo max. (%)0.75
Others (%)Cu - 0.75%
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4316
JIS-
BSI308S92
AFNORZ 2CNS 20-10
UNI-
Characteristics / Applications Similar to ER308, but lower carbon increases resistance to inter granular corrosion.

ER 308LSi

C max. (%)0.03
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.65 - 1.00
Cr (%)19.50 - 22.00
Ni (%)9.00 - 11.00
Mo max. (%)0.75
Others (%)Cu - 0.75
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4316
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsWelding wire similar to ER308L, but the 0.65-1.00% silicon content improves wash and wet-ability of weld metals. Thus, welding speeding is faster then 308 or 308L.

ER 309

C max. (%)0.12
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.30 - 0.65
Cr (%)23.00 - 25.00
Ni (%)12.00 - 14.00
Mo max. (%)0.75
Others (%)Cu - 0.75%
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4829
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsUsed for welding dissimilar metals like MS to SS or where severe corrosion conditions exist.

ER 309L

C max. (%)0.03
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.30 - 0.65
Cr (%)23.00 - 25.00
Ni (%)12.00 - 14.00
Mo max. (%)0.75
Others (%)Cu - 0.75
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4332
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsFor cladding over carbon or low alloy steels, also for dissimilar joints that undergo heat treatment.

ER 309LSi

C max. (%)0.03
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.65 - 1.00
Cr (%)23.00 - 25.00
Ni (%)12.00 - 14.00
Mo max. (%)0.75
Others (%)Cu - 0.75
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4332
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / Applications Welding wire similar usage as ER309L, but the 0.65-1.00% silicon content improves wash and wetting behaviour as well as bead appearance in the gas shielded welding process. The weld beads are very smooth as compared with 309L or 309.

ER 310

C (%)0.08 - 0.15
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.30 - 0.65
Cr (%)25.00 - 28.00
Ni (%)20.00 - 22.50
Mo max. (%)0.75
Others (%)Cu - 0.75%
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4842
JIS-
BSI310S94
AFNORZ 12CN 25-20
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsUsed for welding steels used in high temperature applications. The weld deposit is fully austenitic.

ER 316

C max. (%) 0.08
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.30 - 0.65
Cr (%)18.00 - 20.00
Ni (%)11.00 - 14.00
Mo (%)2.00 - 3.00
Others (%)Cu - 0.75%
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4403
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsIncreased creep resistance at high temperature. Lower ferrite level reduces the rate of corrosion.

ER 316L

C max. (%)0.03
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.30 - 0.65
Cr (%)18.00 - 20.00
Ni (%)11.00 - 14.00
Mo (%)2.00 - 3.00
Others (%)Cu - 0.75%
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4430
JIS-
BSI316S92
AFNORZ 2CND 19-13
UNI-
Characteristics / ApplicationsUsed for welding Mo-bearing low carbon austenitic alloys.

ER 316LSi

C max. (%)0.03
Mn (%)1.00 - 2.50
P max. (%)0.03
S max. (%)0.03
Si (%)0.65 - 1.00
Cr (%)18.00 - 20.00
Ni (%)11.00 - 14.00
Mo (%)2.00 - 3.00
Others (%)Cu - 0.75
Equivalent International Standards
EN / W. Nr1.4430
JIS-
BSI-
AFNOR-
UNI-
Characteristics / Applications Welding wire similar to ER316L, but the higher silicon content (0.65 -1.00%) improves wash and wetting behaviour in the gas shielded welding process. Weld beads are exceptionally smooth with this alloy. Higher productivity could be realized in MIG welding.