Ferritic Steel Properties

Rolled Metal Products is your source for detailed information on the properties of our high-quality ferritic stainless steel products. Here, you will find a comprehensive chart of chemical analyses and typical mechanical properties, offering valuable insights into composition, strength, and performance. Our detailed data will assist you in understanding the benefits of ferritic steel, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, and cost-effectiveness.

Ferritic Stainless Steels Chemical Analysis %
(Max. unless noted otherwise)
Type C Mn P S Si Cr Ni Mo Other
405 0.08 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 11.50/
14.50		 0.60
0.10/
0.30 Ai
409 0.08 1.00 0.045 0.045 1.00 10.50/
11.75		 0.50
6xC/
0.75 Ti
429 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 14.00/
16.00		 0.75

430 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00/
18.00		 0.75

430F 0.12 1.25 0.060 0.15(min) 1.00 16.00/
18.00
0.60*
430F Se 0.12 1.25 0.060 0.060 1.00 16.00/
18.00

0.15 Se (min)
434 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00/
18.00
0.75/
1.25
436 0.12 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 16.00/
18.00
0.75/
1.25		 5xC/
0.70
Cb + Ta
442 0.20 1.00 0.040 0.030 1.00 18.00/
23.00		 0.60

446 0.20 1.50 0.040 0.030 1.00 23.00/
27.00		 0.75
0.25N

Typical Mechanical Properties
(Annealed Sheet unless noted otherwise)
Type Tensile Strength Yield Strength
(0.2% offset)		 Elongation in 2" (50.80 mm)% Hardness
(Rockwell)
ksi MPa ksi MPa
405 60 415 25 170 25 B88
409 55 380 25 170 20 B88
429 71 490 46 310 30 88
430 65 449 30 204 22 B89
434 65 450 30 204 22 B89
436 65 450 40 276 20 B90
442 84 580 46 310 23 B83
446 80 550 50 340 20 B83

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Data are typical, are provided for informational purposes, and should not be construed as maximum or minimum values for specification or for final design, or for a particular use or application. The data may be revised anytime without notice. We make no representation or warranty as to its accuracy and assume no duty to update. Actual data on any particular product or material may vary from those shown herein.
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