EN 10088-3 Standard Guide

EN 10088-3 Standard Guide

Stainless steels-Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for semifinished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resistant steels for general purposes

PRODUCT FORMS & SURFACE FINISHES

HOT FORMED PRODUCTS
SymbolFull DescriptionSurface FinishTypical UseTolerance Range
1UHot formed, NOT heat treated, NOT descaledCovered with scale (spot ground if necessary). Not free of surface imperfections.For further hot forming
1CHot formed, heat treated, NOT descaledCovered with scale. Not free of surface imperfections.For further processing (hot or cold)
1EHot formed, heat treated, mechanically descaledLargely free of scale (some black spots may remain). Not free of surface imperfections.For further processing≥ IT 14
1DHot formed, heat treated, pickled, coated (optional)Free of scale (spot ground if necessary). Not free of surface imperfections.MOST COMMON hot rolled. Used as-is or for further processing.EN 10017, 10058-61
1XHot formed, heat treated, rough machinedFree of scale (machining marks may remain). Not free of surface imperfections.Precision applications≥ IT 12
1GHot formed, heat treated, descaled, rough machined/shaved, finished by material removalAppearance bright but not uniform. Free of surface defects.Severe applications (extrusion, cold/hot heading). Surface roughness can be specified.≥ IT 12
COLD PROCESSED PRODUCTS
SymbolFull DescriptionSurface FinishTypical UseTolerance Range
2HCold processed (cold drawn), NOT heat treated, coated (optional)Smooth and matt or bright. Not necessarily polished. Not free of surface imperfections (unless agreed).WORK HARDENED – tensile strength substantially increased. Surface hardness may be higher than center.IT 8 to 11 bars, T3/T4 wire
2DCold processed, heat treated, pickled, skin-passed (optional), coated (optional)Smooth and matt or bright. Not free of surface imperfections (unless agreed).Restores mechanical properties after cold processing. Good ductility, specific magnetic properties.IT 8 to 11 bars, T3/T4 wire
2BCold processed, mechanically smoothed (burnishing, abrading)Smooth, uniform and bright. Free of surface imperfections.BRIGHT BARS. Used as-is or for better finishing. Work hardened if no subsequent heat treatment.IT 8 to 11 bars
2GCold processed, centreless ground, mechanically smoothed (optional)Smooth, uniform and bright. Free of surface defects.Close tolerances. Unless agreed, Ra ≤ 1.2 μmIT ≤ 9
2PCold processed, specular polishing (electro-polishing, felting, buffing)Smoother and brighter than 2B or 2G. Free of surface defects.Mirror finish. Well-groomed surface. Surface roughness must be specified at order.IT < 11
HEAT TREATMENT SYMBOLS (used with conditions)
SymbolTreatmentApplies ToDescription
+ATSolution annealedAustenitic, Duplex, PH (annealed state)Heat to 950-1200°C (grade dependent), rapid cool
+AAnnealedFerritic, Martensitic (soft state)Heat to 680-850°C (grade dependent), slow cool
+QTQuenched & temperedMartensiticQuench from 950-1050°C, temper at 500-800°C for desired strength level
+QT650Q&T to Rm 650-850 MPaMartensiticSpecific tempering for Rm range. Number indicates lower Rm limit.
+QT900Q&T to Rm 900-1100 MPaMartensiticHigher strength through lower tempering temperature
+PPrecipitation hardenedPH steelsSolution anneal + aging at 480-650°C
+P800PH to Rm 800-950 MPaPH steelsSpecific aging for Rm range. Number indicates lower Rm limit.
+P1070PH to Rm 1070-1270 MPaPH steelsHigher strength through optimized aging
+C500Cold worked to Rm 500-700 MPaWire, barsWork hardening by cold drawing. Number indicates lower Rm limit.
+C1800Cold worked to Rm 1800-2100 MPaWire (mainly austenitic)Very high strength through severe cold work
IMPORTANT NOTES ON CONDITIONS
• Heat treatment may be omitted for austenitic/duplex/ferritic IF hot working + cooling achieve required properties + IGC resistance
• Bright bars in 2H condition: Work hardened = high strength but reduced ductility
• Wire in 2H condition: Available in strength levels from +C500 to +C1800 (grade dependent)
• Tolerances IT 12 and finer can be obtained with no change in mechanical properties (conditions 1X, 1G)
• Surface technically defect-free by manufacture can be agreed for conditions 1X, 2H, 2D
• For wire in 2H or 2D condition: surface quality shall be agreed at time of enquiry and order

QUICK REFERENCE – Most Common Grades & Key Information

By Usage Volume

TOP 10 MOST COMMON GRADES (by usage volume)
RankNumberNameTypeAISIKey PropertiesTypical Applications
11.4301X5CrNi18-10Aust STD304Rp0.2: 190 MPa, excellent formability, most versatileGeneral purpose, food equipment, architecture
21.4404X2CrNiMo17-12-2Aust STD316LRp0.2: 200 MPa, Mo-bearing, superior corrosion resistanceMarine, chemical, pharmaceuticals, medical
31.4307X2CrNi18-9Aust STD304LRp0.2: 175 MPa, low C, best weldabilityWelded structures, tanks, piping
41.4462X2CrNiMoN22-5-3Duplex STD2205Rp0.2: 450 MPa, PRE ~35, high strength + corrosionOil & gas, offshore, chemical, marine
51.4016X6Cr17Ferr STD430Rp0.2: 240 MPa, magnetic, economical, good formabilityAutomotive, appliances, architecture (interior)
61.4541X6CrNiTi18-10Aust STD321Rp0.2: 190 MPa, Ti-stabilized, high temp resistanceExhaust systems, heat exchangers, furnace parts
71.4006X12Cr13Mart STD410Rp0.2: 450 MPa (+QT650), heat treatable, magneticFasteners, shafts, valves, cutlery
81.4021X20Cr13Mart STD420Rp0.2: 500-600 MPa (+QT), higher C, higher hardnessCutlery, surgical instruments, valve stems
91.4401X5CrNiMo17-12-2Aust STD316Rp0.2: 200 MPa, standard Mo grade, versatileMarine equipment, chemical processing
101.4362X2CrNiN23-4Duplex STD2304Rp0.2: 400 MPa, PRE ~26, lean duplex, economicalTanks, piping, heat exchangers

BY PRODUCT FORM

HOT ROLLED BARS & RODS (condition 1D most common):
1.4301 (304) – Universal, widest availability, all sizes
1.4404 (316L) – Corrosive environments, wide size range
1.4462 (2205) – High strength applications, standard duplex
1.4016 (430) – Economical ferritic, good formability
BRIGHT BARS (conditions 2H, 2B, 2G most common):
1.4301 (304) – Precision machining, close tolerances
1.4404 (316L) – Medical devices, food equipment, precision parts
1.4021 (420) – Heat treatable, shafts, fasteners
1.4006 (410) – General martensitic, economical
WIRE (conditions 2H cold work hardened, 2D annealed):
1.4301 (304) – Spring wire, fasteners, screens, up to +C1800
1.4462 (2205) – High strength wire, up to +C1800
1.4016 (430) – Ferritic wire, economical, up to +C900
1.4542 (17-4 PH) – Very high strength wire when age-hardened

AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEELS COMPOSTION / CHEMISTRY

GradeNumberNameC%Si%Mn%P%S%Cr%Ni%Mo%N%Cu%OthersNotes
STD1.4310X10CrNi18-80.030 to 0.152.002.000.0450.01516.0 to 19.06.0 to 9.50.800.10Cold working grade
STD1.4307X2CrNi18-90.0301.002.000.0450.03017.5 to 19.58.0 to 10.50.10304L equivalent, S ≤0.030
STD1.4305X8CrNiS18-90.101.002.000.0450.15 to 0.3517.0 to 19.08.0 to 10.00.101.00Free machining
STD1.4570X6CrNiCuS18-9-20.081.002.000.0450.15 to 0.3517.0 to 19.08.0 to 10.00.600.101.40 to 1.80Free mach, Cu-bearing
STD1.4567X3CrNiCu18-9-40.041.002.000.0450.03017.0 to 19.08.5 to 10.50.103.00 to 4.0Cu-bearing, S ≤0.030
STD1.4311X2CrNiN18-100.0301.002.000.0450.03017.5 to 19.58.5 to 11.50.12 to 0.22304LN, N-strengthened
STD1.4301X5CrNi18-100.071.002.000.0450.03017.5 to 19.58.0 to 10.50.10304 MOST COMMON, S ≤0.030
STD1.4541X6CrNiTi18-100.081.002.000.0450.03017.0 to 19.09.0 to 12.0Ti: 5×C to 0.70321 Ti-stabilized, Ni max +1.0%
STD1.4306X2CrNi19-110.0301.002.000.0450.03018.0 to 20.010.0 to 12.00.10304L variant, Ni max +1.0%
STD1.4303X4CrNi18-120.061.002.000.0450.03017.0 to 19.011.0 to 13.00.10305 S ≤0.030
STD1.4406X2CrNiMoN17-11-20.0301.002.000.0450.03016.5 to 18.510.0 to 12.52.00 to 2.500.12 to 0.22316LN, Ni max +1.0%
STD1.4404X2CrNiMo17-12-20.0301.002.000.0450.03016.5 to 18.510.0 to 13.02.00 to 3.000.10316L VERY COMMON, Ni max +1.5%
STD1.4401X5CrNiMo17-12-20.071.002.000.0450.03016.5 to 18.510.0 to 13.02.00 to 2.500.10316 S ≤0.030
STD1.4571X6CrNiMoTi17-12-20.081.002.000.0450.03016.5 to 18.510.5 to 13.52.00 to 2.50Ti: 5×C to 0.70316Ti, Ni max +1.0% & +0.5%
STD1.4432X2CrNiMo17-12-30.0301.002.000.0450.03016.5 to 18.510.5 to 13.02.50 to 3.000.10316L higher Mo, S ≤0.030
STD1.4436X3CrNiMo17-12-30.051.002.000.0450.03016.5 to 18.510.5 to 13.02.50 to 3.000.10316 higher Mo, Ni max +1.0%
STD1.4429X2CrNiMoN17-13-30.0301.002.000.0450.01516.5 to 18.511.0 to 14.02.50 to 3.000.12 to 0.22N-strengthened, Ni max +1.0%
STD1.4435X2CrNiMo18-14-30.0301.002.000.0450.03017.0 to 19.012.5 to 15.02.50 to 3.000.10317L S ≤0.030
STD1.4439X2CrNiMoN17-13-50.0301.002.000.0450.01516.5 to18.512.5 to 14.54.0 to 5.00.12 to 0.22317LMN high Mo+N
STD1.4539X1NiCrMoCu25-20-50.0200.702.000.0300.01019.0 to 21.024.0 to 26.04.0 to 5.00.151.20 to 2.00904L Ni-based superaustenitic
SP1.4325X9CrNi18-90.030 to 0.151.002.000.0450.03017.0 to 19.08.0 to 10.0Cold working grade
SP1.4315X5CrNiN19-90.061.002.000.0450.01518.0 to 20.08.0 to 11.00.12 to 0.22N-strengthened
SP1.4560X3CrNiCu19-9-20.0351.001.50 to 2.000.0450.01518.0 to 19.08.0 to 9.00.101.50 to 2.00Cu-bearing
SP1.4550X6CrNiNb18-100.081.002.000.0450.01517.0 to 19.09.0 to 12.0Nb: 10×C to 1.00347 Nb-stabilized, Ni max +1.0%
SP1.4361X1CrNiSi18-15-40.0153.7 to 4.52.000.0250.01016.5 to 18.514.0 to 16.00.200.10High Si
SP1.4597X8CrMnCuN17-8-30.102.006.5 to 9.00.0400.03015.0 to 18.03.001.000.10 to 0.302.00 to 3.5High Mn+Cu
SP1.4615X3CrMnNiCu15-8-5-30.0301.007.0 to 9.00.0400.01014.0 to 16.04.5 to 6.00.800.02 to 0.062.00 to 4.0High Mn+Cu
SP1.4372X12CrMnNiN17-7-50.151.005.5 to 7.50.0450.01516.0 to 18.03.5 to 5.50.05 to 0.25High Mn+N
SP1.4374X8CrMnNiN18-9-50.05 to 0.100.30 to 0.609.0 to 10.00.0350.03017.5 to 18.55.0 to 6.00.500.25 to 0.320.40High Mn+N
SP1.4369X11CrNiMnN19-8-60.07 to 0.150.50 to 1.005.0 to 7.50.0300.01517.5 to 19.56.5 to 8.50.20 to 0.30High Mn+N
SP1.4020X13MnNiN18-13-20.151.0011.0 to 14.00.0450.03016.5 to 19.00.50 to 2.500.20 to 0.45High Mn non-magnetic
SP1.4378X6CrMnNiN18-13-30.081.0011.5 to 14.50.0600.03017.0 to 19.02.30 to 3.70.20 to 0.40High Mn non-magnetic
SP1.4646*X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2*0.020 to 0.101.0010.5 to 12.50.0500.01517.0 to 19.03.5 to 4.50.500.20 to 0.301.50 to 3.00High Mn+Cu PATENTED
SP1.4391X3CrMnNiN20-9-60.041.008.0 to 10.00.0450.03019.0 to 21.55.5 to 7.50.750.15 to 0.40High Mn+N NEW in 2023
SP1.4598X2CrNiMoCuS17-10-20.0301.002.000.0450.10 to 0.2016.5 to 18.510.0 to 13.02.00 to 2.500.101.30 to 1.80Free mach+Mo+Cu
SP1.4578X3CrNiCuMo17-11-3-20.041.002.000.0450.01516.5 to 17.510.0 to 11.02.00 to 2.500.103.00 to 3.5Cu-bearing+Mo
SP1.4580X6CrNiMoNb17-12-20.081.002.000.0450.01516.5 to 18.510.5 to 13.52.00 to 2.50Nb: 10×C to 1.00Nb-stabilized+Mo
SP1.4438X2CrNiMo18-15-40.0301.002.000.0450.03017.5 to 19.513.0 to 16.03.00 to 4.00.10High Ni+Mo, Ni max +1.0%
SP1.4681X5CrNiMnMoNNbV22-12-5-20.061.004.0 to 6.00.0450.03020.5 to 23.511.5 to 13.51.50 to 3.000.20 to 0.40Nb: 0.10 to 0.30, V: 0.10 to 0.30NEW in 2023
SP1.4547X1CrNiMoCuN20-18-70.0200.701.000.0300.01019.5 to 20.517.5 to 18.56.0 to 7.00.18 to 0.250.50 to 1.00254 SMO superaustenitic
SP1.4466X1CrNiMoN25-22-20.0200.702.000.0250.01024.0 to 26.021.0 to 23.02.00 to 2.500.10 to 0.16High Cr+Ni
SP1.4659X1CrNiMoCuNW24-22-60.0200.702.00 to 4.00.0300.01023.0 to 25.021.0 to 23.05.5 to 6.50.35 to 0.501.00 to 2.00W: 1.50 to 2.50W-bearing superaustenitic
SP1.4652X1CrNiMoCuN24-22-80.0200.502.00 to 4.00.0300.00523.0 to 25.021.0 to 23.07.0 to 8.00.45 to 0.550.30 to 0.60Very high Mo superaustenitic
SP1.4565X2CrNiMnMoN25-18-6-50.0301.005.0 to 7.00.0300.01524.0 to 26.016.0 to 19.04.0 to 5.00.30 to 0.60Nb ≤ 0.15HIGH MN superaustenitic
SP1.4529X1NiCrMoCuN25-20-70.0200.752.000.0300.01019.0 to 21.024.0 to 26.06.0 to 7.00.15 to 0.250.50 to 1.506Mo+7Mo superaustenitic
SP1.4563X1NiCrMoCu31-27-40.0200.702.000.0300.01026.0 to 28.030.0 to 32.03.00 to 4.00.100.70 to 1.50Ni-based very high Ni

DUPLEX STAINLESS STEELS COMPOSTION / CHEMISTRY

GradeNumberNameC%Si%Mn%P%S%Cr%Ni%Mo%N%Cu%OthersPRENotes
STD1.4062*X2CrNiN22-2*0.0301.002.000.0400.01021.5 to 24.01.00 to 2.900.450.16 to 0.28~25-28Lean duplex PATENTED
STD1.4362X2CrNiN23-40.0301.002.000.0350.01522.0 to 24.53.5 to 5.50.10 to 0.600.05 to 0.200.10 to 0.60~25-26Lean duplex 2304
STD1.4162X2CrMnNiN21-5-10.041.004.0 to 6.00.0400.01521.0 to 22.01.35 to 1.900.10 to 0.800.20 to 0.250.10 to 0.80~24-26Lean duplex Mn-bearing
STD1.4482X2CrMnNiMoN21-5-30.0301.004.0 to 6.00.0350.03019.5 to 21.51.50 to 3.50.10 to 0.600.05 to 0.201.00~28-30Mn-bearing duplex
STD1.4462X2CrNiMoN22-5-30.0301.002.000.0350.01521.0 to 23.04.5 to 6.52.50 to 3.50.10 to 0.22~34-362205 MOST COMMON DUPLEX
STD1.4460X3CrNiMoN27-5-20.051.002.000.0350.03025.0 to 28.04.5 to 6.51.30 to 2.000.05 to 0.20~30-32High Cr duplex, S ≤0.030
SP1.4669*X2CrCuNiN23-2-2*0.0451.001.00 to 3.000.0400.03021.5 to 24.01.00 to 3.000.500.12 to 0.201.60 to 3.00~25-27Lean duplex Cu-bearing PATENTED
SP1.4670*X2CrMnNiSiN20-5-4-2*0.0301.50 to 3.004.0 to 6.00.0400.01018.0 to 21.03.00 to 5.50.600.10 to 0.201.00~22-25High Si duplex NEW 2023 PATENTED
SP1.4424X2CrNiMoSi18-5-30.0301.40 to 2.001.20 to 2.000.0350.01518.0 to 19.04.5 to 5.22.50 to 3.000.05 to 0.10~28-30High Si duplex
SP1.4662*X2CrNiMnMoCuN24-4-3-2*0.0300.702.50 to 4.00.0350.00523.0 to 25.03.0 to 4.51.00 to 2.000.20 to 0.300.10 to 0.80~30-32Mn+Cu duplex PATENTED
SP1.4507X2CrNiMoCuN25-6-30.0300.702.000.0350.01524.0 to 26.06.0 to 8.03.00 to 4.00.20 to 0.301.00 to 2.50~38-40Superduplex
SP1.4410X2CrNiMoN25-7-40.0301.002.000.0350.01524.0 to 26.06.0 to 8.03.00 to 4.50.24 to 0.35~40-432507 Superduplex
SP1.4501X2CrNiMoCuWN25-7-40.0301.001.000.0350.01524.0 to 26.06.0 to 8.03.0 to 4.00.20 to 0.300.50 to 1.00W: 0.50 to 1.00~40-42W-bearing superduplex
SP1.4477X2CrNiMoN29-7-20.0300.500.80 to 1.500.0300.01528.0 to 30.05.8 to 7.51.50 to 2.600.30 to 0.400.80~42-45Hyperduplex
SP1.4658X2CrNiMoCoN28-8-5-10.0300.501.500.0350.01026.0 to 29.05.5 to 9.54.0 to 5.00.30 to 0.501.00Co: 0.50 to 2.00~45-48Co-bearing hyperduplex

FERRITIC STAINLESS STEELS COMPOSTION / CHEMISTRY

GradeNumberNameC%Si%Mn%P%S%Cr%Ni%Mo%N%Ti%OthersNotes
STD1.4003X2CrNi120.0301.002.000.0400.03010.5 to 12.50.30 to 1.000.030409 Automotive, S ≤0.030
STD1.4000X6Cr130.081.001.000.0400.03012.0 to 14.0410S ferritic, S ≤0.030
STD1.4016X6Cr170.081.001.000.0400.03016.0 to 18.0430 MOST COMMON FERRITIC, S ≤0.030
STD1.4105X6CrMoS170.081.501.500.0400.15 to 0.3516.0 to 18.00.20 to 0.60Free machining
STD1.4113X6CrMo17-10.081.001.000.0400.03016.0 to 18.00.90 to 1.40434 Mo-bearing, S ≤0.030
STD1.4106X2CrMoSiS18-2-10.0302.001.000.0400.25 to 0.3517.0 to 19.01.00 to 2.50Free mach+high Si+Mo NEW 2023
SP1.4045X3CrS120.062.001.500.0400.15 to 0.3511.0 to 13.01.00Free machining NEW 2023
SP1.4520X2CrTi170.0250.500.500.0400.01516.0 to 18.00.0154×(C+N)+0.15 to 0.80Ti-stabilized, S ≤0.015
SP1.4511X3CrNb170.051.001.000.0400.03016.0 to 18.0Nb: 12×C to 1.00Nb-stabilized, S ≤0.030
SP1.4509X2CrTiNb180.0301.001.000.0400.01517.5 to 18.50.10 to 0.60Nb: 3×C+0.30 to 1.00Ti+Nb stabilized, S ≤0.015
SP1.4611*X2CrTi21*0.0301.001.000.0500.05019.0 to 22.00.500.504×(C+N)+0.20 to 1.00Al: 0.050, Cu: 0.50Ti-stabilized high Cr PATENTED
SP1.4621X2CrNbCu210.0301.001.000.0400.01520.0 to 21.50.030Cu: 0.10 to 1.00, Nb: 7×(C+N)+0.10 to 1.00Nb+Cu stabilized
SP1.4613*X2CrTi24*0.0301.001.000.0500.05022.0 to 25.00.500.504×(C+N)+0.20 to 1.00Al: 0.050, Cu: 0.50Ti-stabilized very high Cr PATENTED
SP1.4526X6CrMoNb17-10.081.001.000.0400.01516.0 to 18.00.80 to 1.400.040Nb: 7×(C+N)+0.10 to 1.00Nb-stabilized+Mo
SP1.4523X2CrMoTiS18-20.0301.000.500.0400.15 to 0.3517.5 to 19.02.00 to 2.504×(C+N)+0.15 to 0.80(C+N) ≤ 0.040Free mach+Ti+Mo
SP1.4114X6CrMoS19-20.081.002.500.0400.15 to 0.3517.5 to 19.50.751.50 to 2.50Free mach+Mo NEW 2023

MARTENSITIC & PH STAINLESS STEELS COMPOSTION / CHEMISTRY

TypeGradeNumberNameC%Si%Mn%P%S%Cr%Ni%Mo%Cu%OthersNotes
MARTSTD1.4006X12Cr130.08 to 0.151.001.500.0400.03011.5 to 13.50.75410 Basic martensitic, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4005X12CrS130.06 to 0.151.001.500.0400.15 to 0.3512.0 to 14.00.60Free machining 410
MARTSTD1.4024X15Cr130.12 to 0.171.001.000.0400.03012.0 to 14.0Higher C than 410, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4021X20Cr130.16 to 0.251.001.500.0400.03012.0 to 14.0420 Medium C mart, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4028X30Cr130.26 to 0.361.001.500.0400.03012.0 to 14.0Higher hardness, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4031X39Cr130.36 to 0.421.001.000.0400.03012.5 to 14.5440A High C mart, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4034X46Cr130.43 to 0.501.001.000.0400.03012.5 to 14.5440B Very high C, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4037X65Cr130.58 to 0.701.001.000.0400.01512.5 to 14.5Tool steel NEW 2023
MARTSTD1.4057X17CrNi16-20.12 to 0.221.001.500.0400.03015.0 to 17.01.50 to 2.50Ni-bearing mart, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4419X38CrMo140.36 to 0.421.001.000.0400.01513.0 to 14.50.60 to 1.00Mo-bearing high C
MARTSTD1.4110X55CrMo140.48 to 0.601.001.000.0400.03013.0 to 15.00.50 to 0.80V ≤ 0.15High C+Mo+V, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4313X3CrNiMo13-40.050.701.500.0400.01512.0 to 14.03.5 to 4.50.30 to 0.70N ≥ 0.020Supermartensitic
MARTSTD1.4116X50CrMoV150.35 to 0.551.001.000.0400.03014.0 to 15.50.50 to 0.80N: see note, V: 0.10 to 0.20440C tool steel, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4104X14CrMoS170.10 to 0.171.001.500.0400.15 to 0.3515.5 to 17.50.20 to 0.60Free machining+Mo
MARTSTD1.4418X4CrNiMo16-5-10.060.701.500.0400.03015.0 to 17.04.0 to 6.00.80 to 1.50N ≥ 0.020Supermartensitic, S ≤0.030
MARTSTD1.4122X39CrMo17-10.33 to 0.451.001.500.0400.03015.5 to 17.51.000.80 to 1.30High C+Mo, S ≤0.030
MARTSP1.4029X29CrS130.25 to 0.321.001.500.0400.15 to 0.2512.0 to 13.50.60Free machining
MARTSP1.4035X46CrS130.43 to 0.501.002.000.0400.15 to 0.3512.5 to 14.0Free mach high C
MARTSP1.4109X70CrMo150.60 to 0.750.701.000.0400.03014.0 to 16.00.40 to 0.80Tool steel, S ≤0.030
MARTSP1.4415X2CrNiMoV13-5-20.0300.500.500.0400.01511.5 to 13.54.5 to 6.51.50 to 2.50Ti ≤ 0.010, V: 0.10 to 0.50Supermartensitic low C
MARTSP1.4150X53CrSiMoVN16-20.045 to 0.601.30 to 1.700.800.0300.01015.0 to 16.50.400.20 to 0.40N: 0.050 to 0.20, V: 0.20 to 0.40High Si tool steel
MARTSP1.4125X105CrMo170.95 to 1.201.001.000.0400.03016.0 to 18.00.40 to 0.80Very high C tool steel, S ≤0.030
MARTSP1.4123X40CrMoVN16-20.35 to 0.501.001.000.0400.01514.0 to 16.00.501.00 to 2.50N: 0.10 to 0.30, V ≤ 1.50Tool steel N+V
MARTSP1.4112X90CrMoV180.85 to 0.951.001.000.0400.03017.0 to 19.00.90 to 1.30V: 0.07 to 0.12Tool steel, S ≤0.030
PHSTD1.4542X5CrNiCuNb16-40.070.701.500.0400.03015.0 to 17.03.0 to 5.00.603.0 to 5.0Nb: 5×C to 0.4517-4 PH / 630 MOST COMMON PH
PHSTD1.4568X7CrNiAl17-70.090.701.000.0400.01516.0 to 18.06.5 to 7.8Al: 0.70 to 1.5017-7 PH / 631 Ni max +0.5%
PHSTD1.4594X5CrNiMoCuNb14-50.070.701.000.0400.01513.0 to 15.05.0 to 6.01.20 to 2.001.20 to 2.00Nb: 0.15 to 0.60Custom 455 PH
PHSP1.4530X1CrNiMoAlTi12-9-20.0150.100.100.0100.00511.5 to 12.58.5 to 9.51.85 to 2.15N: 0.010, Al: 0.60 to 0.80, Ti: 0.28 to 0.37Maraging steel
PHSP1.4596X1CrNiMoAlTi12-10-20.0150.100.100.0100.00511.5 to 12.59.2 to 10.21.85 to 2.15N ≤ 0.020, Al: 0.80 to 1.10, Ti: 0.28 to 0.40Maraging steel
PHSP1.4612X1CrNiMoAlTi12-11-20.0150.100.100.0100.00511.0 to 12.510.2 to 11.31.75 to 2.25N ≤ 0.010, Al: 1.35 to 1.75, Ti: 0.20 to 0.50Maraging steel
PHSP1.4606X5NiCrTiMoVB25-15-20.081.001.00 to 2.000.0250.01513.0 to 16.024.0 to 27.01.00 to 1.50Al ≤ 0.35, B: 0.0010 to 0.010, Ti: 1.90 to 2.30, V: 0.10 to 0.50Ni-based PH

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES SUMMARY – Key Grades & Common Conditions

AUSTENITIC – SOLUTION ANNEALED (+AT) – Conditions 1C,1E,1D,1X,1G,2D
GradeNumberNameFormThick mmRp0.2 MPaRp1.0 MPaRm MPaA% minKV₂ J minAISI
STD1.4301X5CrNi18-10Bar ≤160≤160190225500-70045100304
STD1.4307X2CrNi18-9Bar ≤160≤160175210500-70045100304L
STD1.4404X2CrNiMo17-12-2Bar ≤160≤160200235500-70040100316L
STD1.4541X6CrNiTi18-10Bar ≤160≤160190225500-70040100321
STD1.4539X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5Bar ≤160≤160230260530-73035100904L
DUPLEX – SOLUTION ANNEALED (+AT) – Conditions 1C,1E,1D,1X,1G,2D
GradeNumberNameFormThick mmRp0.2 MPaRm MPaA% minKV₂ J minPRE
STD1.4362X2CrNiN23-4Bar ≤160≤160400600-83025100~26
STD1.4462X2CrNiMoN22-5-3Bar ≤160≤160450650-88025100~35
SP1.4410X2CrNiMoN25-7-4Bar ≤160≤160530730-93025100~42
FERRITIC – ANNEALED (+A) – Conditions 1C,1E,1D,1X,1G,2D
GradeNumberNameFormThick mmRp0.2 MPaRm MPaA% minAISI
STD1.4016X6Cr17Bar ≤100≤100240400-63020430
STD1.4003X2CrNi12Bar ≤100≤100260450-60020409
STD1.4113X6CrMo17-1Bar ≤100≤100280440-66018434
MARTENSITIC – QUENCHED & TEMPERED (+QT) – Conditions 1C,1E,1D,1X,1G,2D
GradeNumberNameConditionThick mmRp0.2 MPaRm MPaA% minKV₂ J minAISI
STD1.4006X12Cr13+QT650≤160450650-8501525410
STD1.4021X20Cr13+QT700≤160500700-8501325420
STD1.4021X20Cr13+QT800≤160600800-9501220420
STD1.4313X3CrNiMo13-4+QT780≤160620780-9801570
STD1.4313X3CrNiMo13-4+QT900≤160800900-11001250
STD1.4418X4CrNiMo16-5-1+QT900≤160700900-11001680
PRECIPITATION HARDENING – Conditions 1C,1E,1D,1X,1G,2D
GradeNumberNameConditionThick mmRp0.2 MPaRm MPaA% minKV₂ J min
STD1.4542X5CrNiCuNb16-4+P800≤100520800-9501875
STD1.4542X5CrNiCuNb16-4+P1070≤10010001070-127010
BRIGHT BARS – AUSTENITIC SOLUTION ANNEALED – Conditions 2H,2B,2G,2P
GradeNumberNameDiam mmRp0.2 MPaRm MPaA₅% minNotes
STD1.4301X5CrNi18-10≤10400600-95025Small diameter
STD1.4301X5CrNi18-1016-40190600-85025Medium diameter
STD1.4301X5CrNi18-1063-160190500-70045Large diameter
STD1.4404X2CrNiMo17-12-2≤10400600-93025Small diameter
STD1.4404X2CrNiMo17-12-216-40200500-83030Medium diameter
STD1.4404X2CrNiMo17-12-263-160200500-70040Large diameter
WIRE – COLD WORK HARDENED (+C) – Condition 2H
Steel TypeStrength LevelRm MPaTypical GradesNotes
Austenitic+C500500-700304, 316, 321Low strength
Austenitic+C800800-1000304, 316, 321Medium strength
Austenitic+C12001200-1450304, 316, 321High strength
Austenitic+C18001800-2100304, 316, 321Very high strength
Duplex+C10001000-12502205, 2507High strength
Duplex+C18001800-21002205, 2507Very high strength
Ferritic+C700700-900430, 434Medium strength
Martensitic+C10001000-1250410, 420High strength

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

CORROSION RESISTANCE:
• Mild (indoor, dry): Ferritic (430), Austenitic (304)
• Moderate (outdoor, urban): Austenitic (304, 316L)
• Severe (marine, chemical): Austenitic-Mo (316L), Duplex (2205)
• Very severe (seawater, chlorides): Duplex (2507), Superaustenitic (254 SMO, 904L)
STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS:
• Low (< 250 MPa): Austenitic (304, 316L), Ferritic (430)
• Medium (250-450 MPa): Austenitic N-grades, Duplex (2304, 2205)
• High (450-600 MPa): Duplex (2205, 2507), Martensitic +QT
• Very high (> 800 MPa): Martensitic +QT, PH +P
TEMPERATURE:
• Cryogenic (< -40°C): ONLY austenitic (304L, 316L)
• Room temperature: All types suitable
• Elevated (< 550°C): Austenitic (general use)
• Elevated (> 550°C): Ti or Nb stabilized (321, 347)
MAGNETIC PROPERTIES:
• Non-magnetic required: ONLY austenitic grades
• Magnetic acceptable: Ferritic, duplex, martensitic, PH
FORMABILITY:
• Excellent: Austenitic (304L, 316L), Ferritic (430)
• Good: Austenitic (general)
• Moderate: Duplex
• Limited: Martensitic, PH
WELDABILITY:
• Excellent: L-grades (304L, 316L – low carbon)
• Good: Stabilized grades (321, 347), Duplex
• Fair: Standard austenitic (304, 316)
• Limited: Martensitic, PH (preheat/postheat required)
COST CONSIDERATIONS:
• Most economical: Ferritic (430, 409) – low Ni
• Economical: Austenitic (304) – standard 18-8
• Moderate: Austenitic-Mo (316L), Lean duplex (2304)
• Premium: Duplex (2205, 2507), Superaustenitic, PH

SUMMARY

Product Forms Covered

Semi-finished products (blooms, billets, slabs)
Hot-formed bars (round, square, hexagon, flat)
Rods (hot-rolled coils)
Cold-processed bright bars (precision tolerances IT 8-11)
Wire (0.05 mm to 16 mm diameter)
Sections (I-beams, channels, angles, T-sections, Z-sections)

Conditions & Surface Finishes

Hot Formed
  1U – Hot formed, not heat treated, not descaled (covered with scale)
  1C – Hot formed, heat treated, not descaled
  1E – Hot formed, heat treated, mechanically descaled
  1D – Hot formed, heat treated, pickled, coated (most common hot rolled)
  1X – Hot formed, heat treated, rough machined
  1G – Hot formed, heat treated, descaled, rough machined/shaved
Cold Processed
  2H – Cold processed (cold drawn), not heat treated (work hardened)
  2D – Cold processed, heat treated, pickled, skin-passed
  2B – Cold processed, mechanically smoothed (bright)
  2G – Centreless ground (close tolerances IT ≤ 9)
  2P – Specular polishing (mirror finish)

Most Common Grades by Product Form

Bars & Rods (hot rolled)
1.4301 (304) – General purpose austenitic, most common overall
1.4404 (316L) – Mo-bearing, excellent corrosion resistance
1.4462 (2205) – Standard duplex, high strength
1.4016 (430) – Ferritic, economical
1.4006 (410) – Martensitic, heat treatable
Bright Bars (cold processed):
 1.4301 (304) – Close tolerances, good surface finish
 1.4404 (316L) – Precision machining, corrosion resistant
 1.4021 (420) – Heat treatable, higher strength
Wire (cold drawn)
 1.4301 (304) – Spring wire, fasteners, up to +C1800 (1800-2100 MPa)
 1.4462 (2205) – High strength wire, up to +C1800
 1.4016 (430) – Ferritic wire, up to +C900

Important Notes

All chemistry values are cast analysis (heat/melt analysis)
Mechanical properties at room temperature unless stated otherwise
Solution annealed (+AT) for austenitic & duplex grades
Annealed (+A) for ferritic grades
Quenched & tempered (+QT) or precipitation hardened (+P) for martensitic & PH grades
Impact test: KV₂ (Charpy V-notch with 2mm radius striker)
Intergranular corrosion test: per EN ISO 3651-2

Tolerances & Dimensional Standards

Hot-rolled round bars: EN 10060
Hot-rolled square bars: EN 10059
Hot-rolled hexagon bars: EN 10061
Hot-rolled flat bars: EN 10058
Bright bars: EN 10278 (IT 8 to IT 11)
Wire: EN 10218-2 (tolerance classes T3 or T4)
Rod for drawing/rolling: EN 10017
Sections: EN 10024, EN 10034, EN 10055, EN 10056-2, EN 10279

Inspection & Testing

Mandatory tests: Cast analysis, tensile test at ambient temperature
Optional tests (by agreement): Tensile at elevated temp, impact test, IGC test, hardness
Test units: Batch (products from same cast, same heat treatment)
Sampling: 1 sample per 25 tonnes; max 2 per batch from different products
Inspection documents: Min. EN 10204 Type 2.2; EN 10204 Type 3.1 standard

MASTER SELECTION GUIDE

MASTER SELECTION GUIDE – By Application & Property Requirements
Comprehensive guide for selecting the right grade for your specific needs
 
SELECTION BY APPLICATION
FASTENERS (Bolts, Screws, Nuts)
• General indoor/mild environment: 1.4301 (304) bars/bright bars
• Outdoor/corrosive: 1.4404 (316L) bars/bright bars
• High strength: 1.4021 (420) +QT, 1.4542 (17-4 PH) +P
• Non-magnetic: 1.4301 (304), 1.4404 (316L) – austenitic only
 
SHAFTS, PINS, PRECISION PARTS
• Low strength, corrosion resistant: 1.4301 (304), 1.4404 (316L) bright bars 2B, 2G
• Medium strength: 1.4462 (2205) duplex bright bars
• High strength, heat treatable: 1.4021 (420), 1.4057 (1.4057) martensitic +QT
• Very high strength: 1.4542 (17-4 PH) +P1070
• Close tolerances: Use condition 2G (IT ≤ 9) or 2P
 
SPRINGS
• Light duty: 1.4301 (304) wire condition 2H (+C800 to +C1200)
• Medium duty: 1.4301 (304) wire condition 2H (+C1400 to +C1800)
• Heavy duty: 1.4462 (2205) duplex wire condition 2H
• Non-magnetic: Only austenitic wire (304, 316L)
• High temperature: 1.4568 (17-7 PH) per EN ISO 6931-1
 
MARINE & OFFSHORE
• Atmospheric/above splash: 1.4404 (316L) bars
• Seawater immersion: 1.4462 (2205) duplex bars
• Splash zone (most aggressive): 1.4410 (2507) superduplex bars
• Oil & gas platforms: 1.4410 (2507), 1.4477 (hyperduplex)
 
CHEMICAL PROCESSING
• Mild chemicals: 1.4404 (316L) bars/bright bars
• Chloride-containing: 1.4462 (2205) duplex bars
• Severe acids/chlorides: 1.4547 (254 SMO), 1.4539 (904L) superaustenitic bars
 
FOOD & PHARMACEUTICAL
• General food contact: 1.4301 (304), 1.4404 (316L) bright bars condition 2B
• Acidic foods (fruit juice, vinegar): 1.4404 (316L)
• Pharmaceutical equipment: 1.4404 (316L), 1.4435 (317L) bright bars 2P (mirror polish)
• Sanitary/hygienic: Bright bars 2P or 2G, Ra ≤ 0.8 μm
 
AUTOMOTIVE
• Exhaust systems (cold end): 1.4003 (409) ferritic hot rolled bars
• Exhaust (hot end, manifolds): 1.4541 (321) Ti-stabilized hot rolled bars
• Fasteners: 1.4021 (420) martensitic bright bars +QT
• Trim/decorative: 1.4016 (430) ferritic bright bars 2B
 
CUTLERY, HAND TOOLS
• Table cutlery: 1.4021 (420), 1.4031 (440A) martensitic +QT
• Kitchen knives: 1.4034 (440B), 1.4116 (440C) martensitic +QT (higher hardness)
• Hand tools: 1.4110, 1.4112, 1.4125 martensitic tool steels +QT
 
MEDICAL & SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
• General instruments: 1.4021 (420) martensitic +QT, bright bars 2P
• Implants (non-magnetic): 1.4441 (316LVM) ultra-low C austenitic
• High precision: 1.4542 (17-4 PH) +P, bright bars 2G or 2P
 
SELECTION BY PROPERTY REQUIREMENT
MAXIMUM CORROSION RESISTANCE
→ Freshwater, mild: 1.4301 (304), 1.4404 (316L)
→ Seawater, chlorides: 1.4462 (2205), 1.4410 (2507) duplex
→ Severe acids/chlorides: 1.4547 (254 SMO), 1.4652 (high Mo)
→ PRE (Pitting Resistance): Higher is better – see DUPLEX CHEMISTRY sheet
 
MAXIMUM STRENGTH (at room temperature)
→ Standard strength: 1.4462 (2205) Rp0.2 450 MPa
→ High strength: 1.4410 (2507) Rp0.2 530 MPa, 1.4313 +QT900 Rp0.2 800 MPa
→ Very high strength: 1.4542 (17-4 PH) +P1070 Rp0.2 1000 MPa
→ Ultra-high strength: Wire in +C1800 condition Rm 1800-2100 MPa
 
NON-MAGNETIC REQUIREMENT
→ ONLY austenitic grades are non-magnetic (300 series)
→ Common non-magnetic: 1.4301 (304), 1.4404 (316L), 1.4541 (321)
→ ALL ferritic, duplex, martensitic, and PH grades are MAGNETIC
 
HEAT RESISTANCE (elevated temperature service)
→ Up to 550°C: Standard austenitic (304, 316)
→ 550-850°C: Ti or Nb stabilized (321, 347) – prevents sensitization
→ Above 850°C: Consult EN 10095 (heat resistant steels)
 
CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE (< -40°C)
→ ONLY austenitic grades suitable (no brittle transition)
→ Preferred: 1.4307 (304L), 1.4404 (316L) – low carbon
→ Ferritic, duplex, martensitic NOT suitable (embrittlement risk)
 
MACHINING / FREE-CUTTING
→ Austenitic free-cutting: 1.4305 (S-bearing), 1.4570 (S+Cu)
→ Ferritic free-cutting: 1.4105, 1.4523 (S-bearing)
→ Martensitic free-cutting: 1.4005, 1.4104 (S-bearing)
 
WELDING
→ Best weldability: L-grades (304L, 316L) – low carbon ≤ 0.030%
→ Good weldability: Stabilized grades (321, 347) – Ti/Nb prevents sensitization
→ Duplex welding: Requires N-bearing filler, heat input control
→ Martensitic welding: Preheat + postheat required, limited weldability
 
COLD FORMING / DEEP DRAWING
→ Excellent: 1.4307 (304L), 1.4404 (316L) – A: 45-60%
→ Good: 1.4301 (304), 1.4016 (430) ferritic
→ Moderate: Duplex grades – A: 20-25%
→ Limited: Martensitic, PH grades – A: 10-18%
 
COST OPTIMIZATION
→ Most economical: 1.4016 (430), 1.4003 (409) ferritic – low Ni content
→ Economical: 1.4301 (304) – standard 18-8 austenitic
→ Lean duplex: 1.4362 (2304) – lower Ni than standard duplex
→ Premium: Superaustenitic, superduplex, PH – specialist applications

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