Chemical Composition and Applications of Stainless Steel

Classification Specification Chemical composition Other Properties and applications
JIS AISI C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Cu N
Martensitic grades
Martensitic grades
SUS403 403 0.15 or lower 0.50 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 11.50–13.00 A good stainless steel/heat-resistant steel for turbine blades and components subject to high stress.
SUS410 410 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 11.50–13.50 Good corrosion resistance and workability for machining. Appropriate for blades and general applications.
SUS410J1 0.08–0.18 0.60 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 11.50–14.00 0.30–0.60 A stronger specification with better corrosion resistance than 410 steel. Appropriate for turbine blades and components subject to high temperatures.
SUS410F2 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 11.50–13.50 Pb 0.05–0.30 Lead-containing free-cutting steel with 410-level corrosion resistance preserved.
SUS416 416 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.25 or lower 0.060 or lower 0.15 or higher (1) 12.00–14.00 (2) More conducive to cutting than any other stainless steel. Appropriate for screws, bolts, and automatic boards.
SUS420J1 420 0.16–0.25 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 12.00–14.00 Very hard with good corrosion resistance when quenched. Appropriate for turbine blades.
SUS420J2 420 0.26–0.40 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 12.00–14.00 Maintains hardness after quenching. Appropriate for blades, nozzles, valve seats, valves, and rulers.
SUS420F 420 F 0.26–0.40 1.00 or lower 1.25 or lower 0.060 or lower 0.15 or higher (1) 12.00–14.00 (2) 420J2 steel modified to be more conducive to cutting. Appropriate for shafts.
SUS420F2 0.26–0.40 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 12.00–14.00 Pb 0.05–0.30 Lead-containing free-cutting steel with 420J1-level corrosion resistance preserved.
SUS431 431 0.20 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 1.25–2.50 15.00–17.00 Nickel-containing chrome steel, heat treatment confers advanced mechanical properties. Good corrosion resistance.
SUS440A 440A 0.60–0.75 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 16.00–18.00 (3) Excellent hardness thanks to conduciveness to quenching and hardening, tougher than 440B and 440C steel. Appropriate for blades and gauges.
SUS440B 440B 0.75–0.95 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 16.00–18.00 (3) Harder than 440A steel, tougher than 440C steel. Appropriate for blades and valves.
SUS440C 440C 0.95–1.20 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower (1) 16.00–18.00 (3) Harder than any other stainless steel/heat-resistant steel. Appropriate for nozzles and bearings.
SUS440F S44020 0.95–1.20 1.00 or lower 1.25 or lower 0.060 or lower 0.15 or higher (1) 16.00–18.00 (3) A specification with better conduciveness to cutting than 440C steel. Appropriate for automatic boards.
Ferritic grades
Ferritic grades
SUS405 405 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 11.50–14.50 Al 0.10–0.30 No extreme hardening when cooled from high temperatures. Appropriate for turbine materials and quenching components.
SUS410L 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 11.00–13.50 Excellent bending of welded parts, workability, and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures. Appropriate for automobile exhaust gas treatment systems.
SUS430 430 0.12 or lower 0.75 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 16.00–18.00 A versatile specification with excellent corrosion resistance. Appropriate for interior finishing materials and components of oil burners and household electronics.
SUS430F 430 F 0.12 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.25 or lower 0.060 or lower 0.15 or higher 16.00–18.00 (2) A specification with better conduciveness to cutting than 430 steel. Appropriate for automatic boards, bolts, and nuts.
SUS434 434 0.12 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 16.00–18.00 0.75–1.25 More resistant to salinity than 430 steel. Appropriate for automobile exteriors.
SUS447J1 0.01 or lower 0.40 or lower 0.40 or lower 0.030 or lower 0.020 or lower 28.50–32.00 1.50–2.50 0.015 or lower Appropriate for resistance to pitting in plants that handle organic acids or produce caustic soda.
SUSXM27 0.01 or lower 0.40 or lower 0.40 or lower 0.030 or lower 0.020 or lower 25.00–27.50 0.75–1.50 0.015 or lower Similar properties to 447J1 steel. Appropriate for applications that require both corrosion resistance and soft magnetic properties.
Austenitic ferritic grades
Austenitic ferritic grades
SUS329J1 329 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.50 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 3.00–6.00 23.00–28.00 1.00–3.00 Biphasic steel with excellent acid and pitting resistance and high strength. Appropriate for exhaust gas desulfurizers.
SUS329J3L S31803 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 4.50–6.50 21.00–24.00 2.50–3.50 0.08–0.20 Exhibits resistance in environments that include hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, chlorides, and the like. Appropriate for oil well pipes.
SUS329J4L S31260 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.50 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 5.50–7.50 24.00–26.00 2.50–3.50 0.08–0.30 Excellent resistance to pitting. Also resistant to SCC. Appropriate for seawater heat exchangers and salt manufacturing plants.
Austenitic grades
Austenitic grades
SUS201 201 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 5.50–7.50 0.060 or lower 0.030 or lower 3.50–5.50 16.00–18.00 0.25 or lower This nickel-saving specification is an alternative to 301 steel. Cold-worked to produce magnetic properties. Appropriate for railway rolling stock.
SUS202 202 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 7.50–10.00 0.060 or lower 0.030 or lower 4.00–6.00 17.00–19.00 0.25 or lower This nickel-saving specification is an alternative to 302 steel. Appropriate for cooking utensils.
SUS301 301 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 6.00–8.00 16.00–18.00 Appropriate for railway rolling stock, conveyor belts, bolts, nuts, and springs.
SUS302 302 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 8.00–10.00 17.00–19.00 Appropriate for exterior finishing materials. Appropriate for screws and bolts.
SUS303 303 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.200 or lower 0.15 or higher 8.00–10.00 17.00–19.00 (2) Improved conduciveness to cutting and seizure resistance. Optimal for automatic boards. Appropriate for bolts and nuts.
SUS303Se 303Se 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.200 or lower 0.060 or lower 8.00–10.00 17.00–19.00 Se 0.15 or higher Improved conduciveness to cutting and seizure resistance. Optimal for automatic boards. Appropriate for rivets and screws.
SUS303Cu 0.15 or lower 1.00 or lower 3.00 or lower 0.200 or lower 0.15 or higher 8.00–10.00 17.00–19.00 (2) 1.50–3.50
SUS304 304 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 8.00–10.50 18.00–20.00 Appropriate for food product and general chemical facilities, nuclear power, architecture, and household goods.
SUS304L 304L 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 9.00–13.00 18.00–20.00 Excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion, cannot be heat-treated after welding.
SUS304N1 304N 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.50 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 7.00–10.50 18.00–20.00 0.10–0.25 Can be used to reduce material thickness. Appropriate for structural load-bearing members.
SUS304N2 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.50 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 7.50–10.50 18.00–20.00 0.15–0.30 Nb 0.15 or lower 304 steel with nitrogen and niobium added to deliver the same properties. Appropriate for nonmagnetic springs.
SUS304LN 304LN 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 8.50–11.50 17.00–19.00 0.12–0.22 Same applications as 304N1 steel with excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion.
SUS304J3 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 8.00–10.50 17.00–19.00 1.00–3.00 An intermediate component of 304 and XM7 steel. Appropriate for bolts and nuts for cold working.
SUS305 305 0.12 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 10.50–13.00 17.00–19.00 Appropriate for spinning, special drawing, and cold heading.
SUS309S 309S 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 12.00–15.00 22.00–24.00 A specification with better corrosion resistance than 304 steel. Used as heat-resistant steel.
SUS310S 310S 0.08 or lower 1.50 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 19.00–22.00 24.00–26.00 A specification with better oxidation resistance than 309S steel. Used as heat-resistant steel. Appropriate for gaskets.
SUS316 316 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 10.00–14.00 16.00–18.00 2.00–3.00 Better corrosion resistance than 304 steel in seawater and other media. Appropriate for pitting-resistant materials.
SUS316L 316L 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 12.00–15.00 16.00–18.00 2.00–3.00 An ultra-low carbon specification of 316 steel with additional resistance to intergranular corrosion.
SUS316N 316N 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 10.00–14.00 16.00–18.00 2.00–3.00 0.10–0.22 Can be used to reduce material thickness. Excellent corrosion resistance. Appropriate for load-bearing members.
SUS316LN 316LN 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 10.50–14.50 16.50–18.50 2.00–3.00 0.12–0.22 A specification with better resistance to intergranular corrosion than 316N steel.
SUS316Ti 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 10.00–14.00 16.00–18.00 2.00–3.00 Ti 5 × C% or higher 316 steel with titanium added to improve resistance to intergranular corrosion.
SUS316J1 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 10.00–14.00 17.00–19.00 1.20–2.75 1.00–2.50 A specification with better corrosion and pitting resistance than 316 steel. Appropriate for sulfuric acid-resistant materials.
SUS316J1L 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 12.00–16.00 17.00–19.00 1.20–2.75 1.00–2.50 A low carbon specification of 316J1 steel with additional resistance to intergranular corrosion.
SUS316F 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.10 or higher 10.00–14.00 16.00–18.00 2.00–3.00
SUS317 317 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 11.00–15.00 18.00–20.00 3.00–4.00 A specification with better pitting resistance than 316 steel. Appropriate for dying facility materials.
SUS317L 317L 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 11.00–15.00 18.00–20.00 3.00–4.00 An ultra-low carbon specification of 317 steel with additional resistance to intergranular corrosion.
SUS317LN 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 11.00–15.00 18.00–20.00 3.00–4.00 0.10–0.22 317L steel with nitrogen added for high strength and corrosion resistance. Appropriate for tanks and containers.
SUS317J1 0.04 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.50 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 15.00–17.00 16.00–19.00 4.00–6.00 Appropriate for heat exchangers compatible with liquids containing chloride ions as well as acetic acid and phosphoric acid plants.
SUS836L 0.03 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 24.00–26.00 19.00–24.00 5.00–7.00 0.25 or lower
SUS890L 0.02 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 23.00–28.00 19.00–23.00 4.00–5.00 1.00–2.00
SUS321 321 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 9.00–13.00 17.00–19.00 Ti 5 × C% or higher 304 steel with titanium added to enhance resistance to intergranular corrosion. Not appropriate for decorative components.
SUS347 347 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 9.00–13.00 17.00–19.00 Nb 10 × C% or higher 304 steel with niobium added to enhance resistance to intergranular corrosion. Appropriate for boilers and shells.
SUSXM7 304Cu 0.08 or lower 1.00 or lower 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 8.50–10.50 17.00–19.00 3.00–4.00 304 steel with copper added to improve conduciveness to cold working. Appropriate for cold heading.
SUSXM15J1 0.08 or lower 3.00–5.00 2.00 or lower 0.045 or lower 0.030 or lower 11.50–15.00 15.00–20.00 304 steel with extra nickel and silicon added to improve resistance to stress, corrosion, and cracking. Appropriate for environments containing chloride ions.
Precipitation hardening grades
Precipitation hardening grades
SUS630 S17400 0.07 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 3.00–5.00 15.00–17.50 3.00–5.00 Nb 0.15–0.45 A specification with copper added for conduciveness to precipitation hardening. Appropriate for shafts and turbine components.
SUS631 S17700 0.09 or lower 1.00 or lower 1.00 or lower 0.040 or lower 0.030 or lower 6.50–7.75 16.00–18.00 Al 0.75–1.50 A specification with aluminium added for conduciveness to precipitation hardening. Appropriate for springs and washers.

* SUS329J1 stainless steel is listed under austenitic ferritic grades.

Notes:

  1. (1) Nickel content may be 0.6% or lower.
  2. (2) Molybdenum can be added such that the content is 0.6% or lower.
  3. (3) Molybdenum can be added such that the content is 0.75% or lower.

Remarks:

  1. (1) SUS447J1 and SUSXM27 steel under the ferritic grades may have nickel content of 0.60% or lower.
    SUS447J1 and SUSXM27 steel may have nickel content of 0.50% or lower, copper content of 0.20% or lower, and nickel + copper content of 0.50% or lower, and alloy elements other than those listed may be added as necessary.
  2. (2) Alloy elements other than those listed may be added to SUSXM15J1 steel as necessary.

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