Peeled Round Bars / Stainless Steel
AISI 430
Ferritic Stainless Steel
Material Overview
AISI 430 - Ferritic Stainless Steel
Material Type
Type: Ferritic, magnetic grade
Key Benefit: Cost-effective with good heat resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Moderate corrosion resistance - better than carbon steel but less than 304. Good resistance to atmospheric corrosion and mild chemical environments. Magnetic properties make it suitable for specific applications.
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength: | 450-550 MPa |
| Hardness: | ~150 HB |
| Magnetic: | Yes (Ferritic structure) |
Applications
- Exhaust components and automotive trim
- Kitchen equipment and appliances
- Decorative architectural trims
- Interior automotive parts
- Fasteners and hardware
- Heating elements and furnace parts
Advantages
- Cost-Effective: Lower cost than austenitic grades
- Heat Resistance: Good oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures
- Formability: Good forming and drawing properties
- Magnetic: Useful for magnetic applications
Processing Characteristics
- Welding: Fair - requires pre-heat and post-weld annealing
- Formability: Good cold forming, better than carbon steel
- Machinability: Good machinability
- Heat Treatment: Can be annealed but not hardened