Stainless Steel Material Comparable Grades

Stainless Steel Material Comparable Grades

Stainless Steel Material Comparable Grades

Grade
(ASTM)
Grade
(ISO 3506)
Grade
(DIN 17440)
Other
Names
Type Description PREN % Cr % Mo % Ni % N
410 C1 1.4006 2302 Martensitic
Common Use
Able to be hardened, low corrosion resistance

Availability
Self Drilling Screws ex stock
11 11.5-13.5 - <0.75 -
- - - Hardtec, KDS2000 Martensitic
Common Use
Able to be hardened, very good corrosion resistance

Availability
Self Drilling Screws ex stock
16 13 1-2% - -
310 - 1.4845 2336 Austenitic
Common Use
High-temperature resistance, furnace parts

Availability
Made to order
17 16-18 - 17 <0.10
201 - 1.4372 2331 Austenitic
Common Use
Lower nickel, general-purpose, cookware

Availability
Not in fasteners
20 16-18 - 3.5-5.5 <0.25
303 A1 1.4305 2346 Austenitic
Common Use
General-purpose, more easily machined

Availability
Some machined items ex stock
18 17-19 - 8-10 -
302 A2 1.4310 - Austenitic
Common Use
Similar to 304, higher tensile strength

Availability
Many 304 screws are 302
19 17-19 - 8-10 -
302HQ A2 1.4567 - Austenitic
Common Use
Cold-heading grade for fasteners (high ductility, low work hardening)

Availability
Many 304 screws are 302HQ
19 17-19 - 8-10 <0.25
305 A2 1.4303 - Austenitic
Common Use
Non-hardening during cold working, excellent cold formability

Availability
Some screws are made of 305
19 17-19 - 10-13 -
304 A2 1.4301 A2-50
A2-70
2333
Austenitic
Common Use
General-purpose, food processing

Availability
Available for most fasteners and hardware ex stock
19 18-20 - 8-10 <0.10
316 A4 1.4401 2347
A4-70
A4-80
Austenitic
Common Use
Coastal environments, chemical processing

Availability
Available for most fasteners and hardware ex stock
24 16-18 2.0-3.0 10-14 <0.10
316L A4 1.4404 2348 Austenitic
Common Use
Coastal environments and food processing, a lower carbon version ideal for welding

Availability
Tube Bends and items requiring welding ex stock
24 16-18 2.5-3.0 10-14 <0.10
316LHiMo A4 - 2350
Bumax 88
Bumax 109
Austenitic
Common Use
Coastal environments, chemical and food processing

Availability
Available for many fastener types ex stock
25 16-18 2.5-3 10-14 <0.10
321 - 1.4541 2337 Austenitic
Common Use
High-temperature applications

Availability
Made to order
19 17-19 <0.75 9-12 <0.10
904L - 1.4539 2562 Super Austenitic
Common Use
High corrosion resistance, chemicals, suitable for use above indoor pools

Availability
Made to order
36 19-23 4.0-5.0 23-28 <0.10
254SMO - 1.4547 6Mo
2378
UNS S31254
Super Austenitic
Common Use
High corrosion resistance, suitable for use above indoor pools

Availability
Nord Lock washers ex stock and other items made to order
43 19-20 6-6.5 17-18 0.18-0.25
2202 D2 1.4062 2377 Lean Duplex
Common Use
General engineering, duplex stainless

Availability
Made to order
25 21-23 0.2-0.6 4.5-6.5 0.05-0.20
2205 D6 1.4462 2378/UNS S31803
S32205/Bumax DX129
Duplex
Common Use
Oil & gas, chemical

Availability
Made to order
35 22-23 3-3.5 4.5-6.5 0.14-0.2
2507 D8 1.4410 2328/UNS S32750
SAF 2507/Bumax SDX109
Super Duplex
Common Use
Super duplex, high corrosion resistance, often used in and around salt-water

Availability
Ex stock for many items
41 24-26 3.0-5.0 9-12 0.24-0.32

If the PREN value for a SS is over 40, the SS should be fully resistant to localised corrosion (pitting/crevice corrosion) when immersed in seawater.

For strength classes, please refer to Technical Strength Comparison Chart.

For more information on corrosion resistance PREN values, click here.

For advice about stainless steel contact the Nickel Institute.

The information above is provided as a guide only and Anzor does not accept liability for the application of this information.

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