Martensitic 420 420J1 420J2 Inox SS plate

Product Description

 

Stainless steels are a family of iron based alloys that contain a minimum of 10.5% chromium (CR). The presence of chromium creates an invisible surface film that resists oxidation and makes the material passive or corrosion resistant (stainless). There are multiple families of stainless steel which are designed for various applications and uses. Stainless grades can be further modified to meet various processing, corrosion, temperature and strength conditions.

General Properties

Alloy 420 is a hardenable, martensitic stainless steel that is a modification of Alloy 410. Similar to 410, it contains a minimum of 12% chromium, just sufficient enough to give corrosion resistant properties. Alloy 420 has higher carbon content than Alloy 410 which is designed to optimize strength and hardness characteristics. It has good ductility it the annealed condition but is capable of being hardened up to Rockwell hardness 50 HRC, the highest hardness of the 12% chromium grades. Due to its hardening properties, Alloy 420 is not often welded, although it is possible. Martensitic stainless steels are designed for high hardness and sometimes other properties are to some degree compromised. Corrosion resistance is lower than the common austenitic grades and their useful operating range is limited by their loss of ductility at sub-zero temperatures and loss of strength by over-tempering at elevated temperatures. Its best corrosion resistance is achieved when the metal is hardened and surface ground or polished.

Applications:

Alloy 420 is used for a variety of applications where good corrosion and outstanding hardness is necessary. It is not usually used at temperatures exceeding 800 ^o F (427 ^o C) due to quick hardening and loss of corrosion resistance. Examples of applications that use alloy 420 include:

• Cuttery
• Knife blades
• Surgical instruments
• Needle valves
• Shear blades
• Scissors
• Hand tools

Standards:

• ASTM/ASME: UNS S42000
• EURONORM: FeMi35Cr20Cu4Mo2
• DIN :  2.4660

Corrosion Resistance:

• Less resistant than the austenitic grades and the 17% chromium ferritic alloys
• Good resistance in the hardened condition to the atmosphere, foods, fresh water, and mild acids
• Resistance lowered in the annealed condition
• Best with a smooth surface finish

Heat Resistance:

• Not recommended for use above the relevant tempering temperature because of reduction in mechanical properties
• Scaling temperature is approximately 1202 ^o F (650 ^o C)

Machinability

• Tough, stringy chip build-up.
• Similar to machining some of the high carbon tool steel

Welding

• Not commonly welded due to air hardening characteristics.
• Welding may be performed after preheating to 300-400 F
• Post weld tempering at temperature for 2 hours

Hot Working

• Recommended to bring temperatures slowly up to 1400, then on to 2000-2200 F
• Furnace cool slowly to avoid cracking, after furnace working
• Reheating is necessary to keep working temperature above 1600 F.

Cold Working

• Can withstand only minor cold work.
• Radical forming operations will result in cracking.

Annealing

• Anneal at temperatures between 1550-1650 F (843-900 C)
• Allow for slow furnace cooling.

Tempering

• Temper at temperatures of 300-400 F
• Air cool for maximum hardness and corrosion resistance.

Hardening

• Soak at 1850-1950 F to quench in heated oil.
• Martensitic 420 420J1 420J2 Inox SS plate

Other common Stainless steel 304/304L Grade : 

Type 304/304L is the modern version of "18-8" stainless steel containing approximately 18% chromium and 8% nickel and is the most commonly specified stainless steel used throughout the world. Type 304/304L is a versatile, general purpose stainless steel with good resistance to atmospheric corrosion, and to many chemicals and food and beverages. These grades can be specified in the annealed condition where they have very good formability. Higher nickel versions can be specified to enhance multi-stage deep drawing characteristics. Higher strength, cold-worked conditions can also be specified for Type 304/304L for spring type applications. Type 304/304L is non-magnetic in the annealed condition but may become slightly magnetic as a result of cold working.

Type 304L can be dual certified as 304 when the composition meets the lower carbon limit of 304L and the slightly higher strength levels of 304. Type 304L should be specified for welded applications as the low carbon version eliminates chromium carbide precipitation and enhances the corrosion resistance in the as-welded condition.

Another common material Stainless steel 316/316L Grade : 

Alloy 316/316L is molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel. The higher nickel and molybdenum content in this grade allows it to demonstrate better overall corrosion resistant properties than 304, especially with regard to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. In addition, Alloy 316/ 316L provides excellent elevated temperature tensile, creep and stress-rupture strengths, as well as outstanding formability and weldability. 316L is the lower carbon version of 316 and is immune from sensitization; therefore, it is very frequently used in heavy gauge welded components.

Stainless steel 347 grade:

Alloy 347 is a stabilized, austenitic, chromium steel containing columbium which allows for the elimination of carbide precipitation, and, consequently, intergranualr corrosion. Alloy 347 is stabilized by the additions of chromium and tantalum and offers higher creep and stress rupture properties than alloy 304 and 304L which may also be used for exposures where sensitization and intergranualr corrosion are of concern. The addition of columbium also allows Alloy 347 to have excellent corrosion resistance, even superior to that of alloy 321. 347H is the higher carbon composition form of Alloy 347 and demonstrates improved high temperature and creep properties.

Stainless steel 321/321H grade.

Alloy 321 (UNS S32100) is a titanium stabilized austenitic stainless steel with good general corrosion resistance. It has excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion after exposure to temperatures in the chromium carbide precipitation range of 800 - 1500°F (427 - 816°C). The alloy resists oxidation to 1500°F (816°C) and has higher creep and stress rupture properties than alloys 304 and 304L. It also possesses good low temperature toughness.

Alloy 321H (UNS S 32109) is the higher carbon (0.04 - 0.10) version of the alloy. It was developed for enhanced creep resistance and for higher strength at temperatures above 1000oF (537°C). In most instances, the carbon content of the plate enables dual certification.

Alloy 321 cannot be hardened by heat treatment, only by cold working. It can be easily welded and processed by standard shop fabrication practices.

Stainless steel 309 309S 310 310S grade:

The 309 stainless steel has a higher corrosion resistance and strength compared to 304 stainless steel. This product is versatile and known for its high heat treatment capabilities.Great ductility, weldability, and high-temperature properties make 310 Stainless Steel the ideal choice for projects that require service at temperatures up to 1150 degrees Celsius. Grade 310 resists oxidation and is also used at temperatures up to 1040 degrees Celsius intermittently. Similar to other austenitic steel grades, toughness down to cryogenic temperatures is another feature of 310.

Other common 300series grade 

Other common Specification for stainless steel sheet

Martensitic 420 420J1 420J2 Inox SS plate

Martensitic 420 420J1 420J2 Inox SS plate

Martensitic 420 420J1 420J2 Inox SS plate

Martensitic 420 420J1 420J2 Inox SS plate

Martensitic 420 420J1 420J2 Inox SS plate