Wednesday, May 25, 2011

441 Stainless Steel

Type 441 (UNS S44100) is a ferritic stainless steel with a niobium (columbium) addition that has good oxidation and corrosion resistance, as well as good high-temperature strength. 441 is also the same as 18CrCb from AK Steel.
441 rolled coil stainless steel is used mainly for high-temperature settings and corrosive environments, particularly automotive-exhaust system components.

Specifications

ASTM A240 for annealed condition
ASTM A666 for tempered material*
Composition per ASTM A240
Carbon.030 Max
Manganese1.00 Max
Phosphorus.040 Max
Sulfur.030 Max
Silicon1.00 Max
Chromium17.50 - 19.50
Nickel1.00 Max
Nitrogen.030 Max
Titanium0.10 - 0.50
Mechanical Properties (Annealed, Per ASTM A240)
UTS65,000 ksi Min
* Tempered mechanical properties are available upon request.

441 stainless steel applications include:

  • Automotive: Exhaust manifold and other exhaust-system components, catalytic converter shells, clamps
Magnetic Properties: 441 flat rolled stainless steel is magnetic in all conditions.
Forming: Type 441 has good ductility and can be formed into most shapes.

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