Description
The non-hardening ability of the alloy, restricts the formation of cracks in the grain structure, when welded or taken to high temperatures. The alloy remains soft and ductile even if rapidly cooled down to critical temperature, whereas the same cannot be said when it is faced with sub-zero temperatures. The Ferritic grade 410 can have a satisfactory exposure to chlorides in everyday activities, if proper cleaning is performed. After machining processes, hot working and annealing might be performed, which would result in heat tint and oxide formation.
For maximum resistance in the applications for chemical environments, all the surfaces of the alloy must be ground, polished, immersed in warm solution of dilute nitric acid and then rinsed with water. The alloy has a corrosion rate of 0.002 mm/a (Millimetres per year) in the presence of 5% acetic acid and phosphorous acid solution at 49°C, hence it has a good corrosion resistance to mild organic and mineral acids.
Chemical Properties
| Grade | C | Ni | Mn | Si | Cr | S | Fe | P | |
| SS 410 | Min. | 0.08 | 0.75 | – | – | 11.5 | – | – | – |
| Max. | 0.15 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 13.5 | 0.03 | Bal. | 0.040 |
Physical Properties
| Density | 0.280 Ibs/in3 7.75 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 2560 – 2625°F/1404 – 1440°C |
| Thermal Conductivity @ 70°F | 10.6 BTU-in/ft2 – hr-°F 18.3 W/m-°C |
| Specific Heat | 0.11 BTU/lb-°F @ 70°F 460 J/kg-°C @ 20°C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 29.5 Microhm-in at 75°F 75 Microhm-cm at 24°C |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 28.5 x 106 psi 196 GPa |
| Annealing | 1500 – 1650°F (816 – 899°C), |
General Data
| Standard | SS 410 |
| UNS | S41000 |
| WERKSTOFF NR. | X12Cr13 |
| EN | 1.4006 |
| BS | 410S21 |
| GOST | – |
| JIS | SUS 410 |
| OR | – |
Standards Specifications
PIPES & TUBES
| Summary | Standards |
| Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service | ASTM A182 |
FITTINGS & FLANGES
| Summary | Standards |
| Standard Specification For Seamless Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing | ASTM A511 |
| Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service | ASTM A268 |
Forms of Supply
Seamless tubes.
Corrosion Resistance
The grade 410 can be used in environments containing diluted acetic acid, naptha, nitric acid and sulfuric acid. It can be used suitably in oil and gas applications. The grade 410 is resistant to hot gases, steam, food, mild acids and alkalies, fresh water and dry air. The resistance can be improved by hardening and smooth polishing the surface.
Heat Treatment
The alloy is annealed to a temperature of 816 – 819°C and then air cooled to about 593°C, basically done after cold working on the alloy, to remove the stresses. If the grains in the microstructure are found to be too large, then the annealing range needs to be reduced about 649 – 732°C. Tempering can be performed for 1 – 4 hrs at 593 – 750°C, and then air cooled.
Weldability
Conventional welding techniques can be used i.e., common fusion and electric resistance welding techniques. Grade 410S has better welding properties than Grade 410. The materials are often pre-heated before welding and post-weld annealing is required to mitigate cracking. Brittle weld fractures need to be avoided during fabrication by eschewing discontinuities and at the same time, maintaining low weld heat. Filler metals are normally used on grade 309, electrodes and rods. Post machining decontamination and passivation of the surface might be recommended.
Machining
Cold forming can be appropriately done in the annealed condition. Hot forming is done in between the range of 800 – 1100°C. Machining is best done in the annealed condition at the surface with the speed of 19 – 22 m/min. It becomes difficult to machine the grade if it is hardened above 30HRC. Drawing, spinning, bending and roll forming can be easily done.
Applications
Bolts, screws, bushings, nuts, shafts, valves, pumps, mine ladder rungs, petroleum refining and petrochemical equipment, cutlery, ore processing, press plates, sugar processing.
Possible Grade and Alternatives
GRADE 416
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | |
| SS 416 | Min. | – | – | – | – | 0.15 | 12 | – |
| Max. | 0.15 | 1.25 | 1.0 | 0.06 | – | 14 | 0.6 |
GRADE 420
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | |
| SS 420 | Min. | 0.15 | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Max. | – | 1 | 1 | 0.040 | 0.03 | 14 |
GRADE 440C
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | N | |
| SS 440C | Min. | 0.95 | – | – | – | – | 16 | – | – |
| Max. | 1.20 | 1 | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 18 | – | – |