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416 Stainless Steel

416 Stainless Steel (UNS S41600) is a martensitic, chromium-based alloy known as the first free-machining stainless steel. This grade is highly machinable due to its sulfur content, allowing for fast machining rates while maintaining moderate corrosion resistance and high strength. It is commonly used in applications where extensive machining is required, like shafts, gears, and pump parts.

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Chemical Composition of 416 Stainless Steel

Element Content (%)
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.15
Chromium (Cr) 12.0 – 14.0
Sulfur (S) ≥ 0.15
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 1.25
Silicon (Si) ≤ 1.0
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.06
Iron (Fe) Balance

Technical Specifications of 416 Stainless Steel

Physical Properties

Property Metric Imperial
Density 7.75 g/cm³ 0.280 lb/in³
Modulus of Elasticity 200 GPa 29 x 10⁶ psi
Thermal Expansion 9.9 – 11.6 µm/m°C 5.5 – 6.4 x 10⁻⁶ in/in°F
Thermal Conductivity 24.9 – 28.7 W/m·K 14.4 – 16.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K 0.11 BTU/lb·°F
Electrical Resistivity 570 nΩ·m 23.5 µΩ·in

Mechanical Properties

Condition Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Hardness (Brinell) Hardness (Rockwell B)
Annealed 517 276 30 262 82
Hardened & Tempered 758 – 1405 586 – 1110 11 – 20 248 – 401

Electrical Properties

Property Metric Imperial
Electrical Resistivity 570 nΩ·m 23.5 µΩ·in

Thermal Properties

Property Metric Imperial
Thermal Conductivity 24.9 – 28.7 W/m·K 14.4 – 16.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K 0.11 BTU/lb·°F
Melting Point 1482 – 1527°C 2700 – 2780°F

416 Stainless Steel Product Specifications by Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP

Product Type Standards Sizes Types Applications
Sheets & Plates ASTM A240 Thickness: 1.5mm – 100mm Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled Turbine blades, machine parts
Pipes & Tubes ASTM A268, A249 Diameter: 6mm – 1200mm Seamless, Welded Industrial equipment, automotive exhausts
Bars ASTM A276 Diameter: up to 150mm Round, Square, Hex Gears, shafts, bolts, and screws
Angles, Channels, Beams ASTM A484 Custom sizes available L-Angles, U-Channels, I-Beams Construction, industrial frameworks
Fittings ASTM A403 Size: 1/2″ – 72″ Buttweld, Socket Weld Petrochemical and water treatment equipment

Processing and Fabrication Properties of 416 Stainless Steel

  • Forming: Due to sulfur, 416 has limited formability and is generally used in straightforward machining operations.
  • Welding: 416 has poor weldability. Pre-heating to 200-300°C and stress-relief post-weld treatment at 650-675°C is advised to mitigate cracking.
  • Heat Treatment:
    • Annealing: Performed at 815-900°C followed by slow furnace cooling.
    • Hardening: Heated to 925-1010°C, oil-quenched, then tempered to achieve desired properties.
  • Heat Resistance: Resists scaling up to 760°C intermittently and 675°C continuously; however, mechanical properties diminish at high temperatures.

Applications of 416 Stainless Steel

Widely used in applications where machinability is a priority, 416 Stainless Steel is ideal for:

  • Automotive: Gears, shafts, and other machined parts.
  • Industrial Equipment: Pump parts, motor shafts, and valve components.
  • Consumer Goods: Cutlery, kitchen utensils, washing machine components.
  • Mechanical: Nuts, bolts, screws, and bushings where corrosion resistance and ease of machining are essential.

416 Stainless Steel vs. 304 Stainless Steel

While 416 Stainless Steel offers superior machinability, 304 Stainless Steel is preferred in environments requiring higher corrosion resistance and weldability. This makes 304 suitable for marine and chloride-prone settings, whereas 416 is favored for dry, mildly corrosive environments with machining-intensive requirements.