• Stainless Steel Grade Data Sheets

Stainless Steel Grade Data Sheets

Click on the links in the table below to access concise data sheets covering all the common stainless steels.

The contents of each data sheet includes:

  • Grade overview;
  • Corrosion resistance;
  • Heat resistance;
  • Heat treatment;
  • Welding;
  • Machining;
  • Certification;
  • Typical application;
  • Chemical composition;
  • Mechanical properties;
  • Physical properties;
  • Grade specification comparison; and
  • Possible alternative grades.
Austenitic Stainless Steels
301, 301L, 301LNHigh strength for roll formed structural components.
302HQLow work hardening rate grade for cold heading fasteners.
303, 303SeFree-machining bar grades.
304, 304L, 304HStandard 18/8 grades.
310, 310S, 310HHigh temperature resistant grades.
316, 316L, 316HImproved resistance to pitting corrosion in chloride environments.
321, 321HStabilised grades for heavy section welding and high temperature applications.
253MA (UNS S30815)High temperature resistant grade.
904LHigh resistance to general corrosion, pitting and stress corrosion cracking.
Ferritic Stainless Steels
3CR12Utility steel resistant to wet abrasion and mild corrosion.
3CR12TiUtility steel resistant to wet abrasion and mild corrosion – weld stabilised.
409Automotive exhaust grade – weld stabilised.
430, 430FResistant to mildly corrosive environments.
439A ferritic alternative to grade 304 / 304L – Weld stabilised.
444A ferritic alternative to grade 316 / 316 L – Weld stabilised.
Duplex Stainless Steels
2101Lean duplex for tanks and structural applications.
2205Standard duplex stainless steel – high resistance to pitting and stress corrosion.
2304Duplex alternative to grade 316.
2507Super duplex with very high resistance to pitting and stress corrosion.
2507CuSuper duplex with very high resistance to pitting and stress corrosion.
Martensitic Stainless Steels
410Standard martensitic grade for low-duty hardened applications.
416Free-machining bar grade.
420Higher hardness martensitic grade for cutlery, cutting tools and dies.
431High hardness and toughness grade, primarily for shafting.
Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel
630 (17-4PH) High strength shafting grade.

Note that some of these stainless steel grades are commonly referred to by designations that are registered trademarks.

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