Specification Sheet: Alloy 410S

(UNS S41008) W. Nr. 1.4000

Restricted Carbon Modification of 410 that Prevents Hardening
and Cracking when Exposed to High Temperatures or Welding

Alloy 410S (UNS S41008) is a low Chemical Analysis

carbon, non–hardening modification
Typical analysis (Weight %)
of Alloy 410 (UNS S41000) the
general purpose 12% chromium Cr Ni C Mn
martensitic stainless steel. The low
carbon and a small alloy addition 11.5 min. - 14.5 max. 0.60 max. 0.08 max. 1.00 max.
minimize austenite formation at high
temperatures which restricts the P S Si Fe

alloys ability to harden. 410S remains

0.040 max. 0.030 max. 1.00
max. Balance*
soft and ductile even when rapidly
cooled from above the critical *Alloy predominates remaining composition. Other elements may be present only in minimal quantities.
temperature. This non-hardening
characteristic helps prevent cracking
when the alloy is exposed to high
temperatures or welded. 410S is Physical Properties
completely ferritic in the annealed Density Specific Heat
condition. It exhibits adequate 0.28 lb/in3 0.11 BTU/lb-°F (32-212°F)
corrosion resistance similar to 410 7.73 g/cm3 0.46 KJ/kg-°K (0-100°C)
and good oxidation resistance. Magnetic Permeability Electrical Resistivity
Ferromagnetic 23.7 Microhm-in at 68°F
60 Microhm-cm at 20°C
Modulus of Elasticity
Applications 29 x 106 psi Melting Range
200 GPa 2700 – 2790°F
• Petroleum Refining and 1480 – 1530°C
Petrochemical Processing Thermal Conductivity 212°F (100°C)
Columns 187 Btu-in/hr-ft2-°F
26.9 W/m-°K
Distillation trays
Heat exchangers Linear Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Towers
In/in°F um/m-°K
• Ore Processing
Mining machinery 2
3 – 212°F (0 – 100°C) 6.0 x 10-6 10.8
32 – 600°F (0 – 315°C) 6.4 x 10-6 11.5
• Thermal Processing
32 – 1000°F (0 – 538°C) 6.7 x 10-6 12.2
Annealing boxes
32 – 1200°F (0 – 649°C) 7.5 x 10-6 13.5
Partitions
Quenching racks
• Gate valves
• Press plates Mechanical Properties
Typical Room Temperature Mechanical Properties, Mill Annealed

Standards Ultimate 0.2 percent offset
Tensile Strength Yield Strength
Elongation Reduction
percent in 2" percent of area
Hardness
Rockwell B
ASTM............... A 240 psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (50mm)

64,400 (444) 42,000 (290) 33 65 75

ASME............... SA 240

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Corrosion Resistance
The corrosion resistance of Sandmeyer Steel 410S stainless steel is similar
to type 410. It resists corrosion in atmospheric conditions, fresh water, mild
organic and mineral acids, alkalis and some chemicals. It’s exposure to
chlorides in everyday activities (e.g., food preparation, sports activities, etc.) is
generally satisfactory when proper cleaning is performed after exposure
to use.
General Corrosion Behavior Compared With Other
Nonaustenitic Stainless Steels*
Corrosion Rate in Mils per Year and Millimeters per Year (mm/a)
5% Test
Solution at Alloy 409 Alloy 410S Alloy 420 Alloy 425 Alloy 440A Alloy 430
120°F (49°C) od
M

Acetic 0.88 0.079 1.11 4.79 2.31 0.025

Acid (0.022) (0.002) (0.028) (0.122) (0.0586) (0.0006)
Phosphoric 0.059 0.062 0.068 0.593 0.350 0.029
Acid (0.002) (0.002) (0.002) (0.015) (0.009) (0.001)

*Hardened martensitic grades were tested after tempering at 400°F (204°C)

As shown in the above table, 410S has good corrosion resistance to low
concentratiions of mild organic and mineral acids.
Oxidation Resistance
The oxidation resistance of 410S stainless steel is good. It can be used in
continuous service up to 1300°F (705°C). Scaling becomes excessive above
1500°F (811°C) in intermittent service.

Fabrication Data
Formability
410S stainless steel can be easily formed by spinning, bending
and roll forming.
Heat Treatment
The alloy can not be hardened by heat treatment. It is annealed in the 1600 –
1650°F (871 – 899°C) range and then air cooled to relieve cold working
stresses. 410S should not be exposed to temperatures of 2000°F (1093°C) or
above due to embrittlement. If excessive large grains are encountered after
annealing mildly cold-worked material, the annealing temperature should be
decreased to a range of 1200 – 1350°F (649 – 732°C) range.
Machining NOTE
This technical data and information
Alloy 410S should be machined in the annealed condition using surface represents our best knowledge at the time of
speeds of 60 to 80 feet (18.3 – 24.4 m) per minute. printing. However, it may be subject to some
slight variations due to our ongoing research
Surface Preparation program on corrosion resistant grades.
We, therefore, suggest that information be
For maximum corrosion resistance to chemical environments, it is essential verified at time of inquiry or order. Furthermore,
that the 410S surface be free of all heat tint or oxide formed during annealing in service, real conditions are specific for each
application. The data presented here is only for
or hot working. All surfaces must be ground or polished to remove any traces the purpose of description and may only be
of oxide and surface decarburization. The parts should then be immersed in a considered as guarantees when our Company
warm solution of 10-20% nitric acid followed by a water rinse to remove any has given written formal approval.
residual iron.
Welding
410S is generally considered to be weldable by the common fusion and
resistance techniques. Special consideration should be given to avoid brittle
weld fractures during fabrication by minimizing discontinuities, maintaining low
weld heat input and occasionally warming the part somewhat before forming.
410S is generally considered to have slightly poorer weldability than the most
common ferritic stainless steel grade 409. A major difference can be attributed
to the alloy addition to control hardening which results in the need for higher
heat input to achieve penetration during arc welding. When a weld filler is SANDMEYER
required, AWS E/ER 309L or 430 filler material is most often specified. S T E E L C O M PA N Y