Overview of 410 Stainless Steel: Properties and Applications

Iron (Fe): Balance

Carbon (C): 0.08% (maximum)

Silicon (Si): Up to 1.0%

Manganese (Mn): Up to 1.0%

Phosphorus (P): Up to 0.04%

Sulfur (S): Up to 0.03%

Chromium (Cr): 11.5%-13.5%

410 Stainless Steel Application

The main application areas of 410 stainless steel include:

Spindles, mechanical parts, parts machines, and pump valves, etc.
Architectural decoration projects
Components in petroleum, chemical, aerospace industries requiring high strength
Due to its importance, it is also commonly used in manufacturing medical instruments such as surgical knives, syringes, etc.
Advantages

The Main Advantages of 410 Stainless Steel

High Hardness: As a martensitic stainless steel, it has excellent hardness and strength, suitable for manufacturing various tools, mechanical parts, etc.

Strong Corrosion Resistance: Contains 11.5-13.5% chromium, providing good oxidation and corrosion resistance, suitable for various corrosive environments.

Good Processability: Its hardness can be adjusted through heat treatment to meet different application needs.

Low Cost: Compared to other advanced stainless steels, 410 stainless steel is less expensive and is often an economical and efficient choice due to its good strength and corrosion resistance.
With its chromium content, 410 stainless steel has a certain level of corrosion resistance, and its ferritic structure provides good mechanical properties and processability, making it widely valued in the following areas:

Manufacturing of fittings and mechanical parts: 410 stainless steel has good mechanical properties and wear resistance, suitable for manufacturing various mechanical fittings and parts, such as bearings, screws, bolts, valves, pump bodies, etc.

Manufacturing of cutlery and cutting tools: 410 stainless steel has high precision and good cutting performance and wear resistance, therefore widely used in manufacturing various cutlery and cutting tools, such as blades, saws, drill bits, tool heads, etc.

Manufacturing of kitchenware and tableware: Due to its good corrosion resistance and aesthetics, 410 stainless steel is widely used in manufacturing kitchenware and tableware, such as knives, forks, spoons, pots, and pans, etc.

Manufacturing of furniture and building materials: 410 stainless steel has high surface finish, easy to process and transform, therefore widely used in manufacturing various furniture and building materials, such as doors, stairs, stair railings, etc.

Compared To Other Stainless Steel Materials, 410 Stainless steel Has The Following Advantages

Relatively Lower Price: 410 stainless steel is relatively less expensive, therefore widely used in areas where cost-effectiveness is a priority.

Good Wear Resistance: 410 stainless steel has the highest hardness, providing good wear resistance, suitable for manufacturing parts and tools requiring wear resistance.

Easy to Process and Polish: The ferritic structure and composition design of 410 make it easy to process and finish, suitable for areas requiring high surface quality.

Good Corrosion Resistance: Although 410 stainless steel’s corrosion resistance is not as good as other stainless steel materials (such as 304, 316), it has relatively good corrosion resistance, suitable for some areas that do not require particularly high corrosion resistance.

It should be noted that although 410 stainless steel has many advantages, its corrosion resistance is not as good as austenitic stainless steel. Therefore, when corrosion is a concern in the usage environment, a more suitable stainless steel material may need to be selected.

Conclusion

At Aoxing Mill, we pride ourselves on producing top-quality 410 stainless steel, a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.    Our commitment to excellence ensures our products meet the highest standards of durability and performance.