General information:
Alloy type: 1.4310
Main alloying elements: Iron (Fe), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni)
International standard: EN 10088-3
Mechanical properties:
Tensile strength: 900 - 1300 MPa (megapascals)
Yield strength: 400 - 900 MPa
Elongation at break: 15 - 25%
Hardness (Rockwell): 15 - 25 HRC
Modulus of elasticity: 200GPa
Physical Properties:
Density: 7.9 g/cm³
Melting point: approx. 1400 - 1450 °C
Thermal conductivity: 15 W/(m K)
Electric conductivity: -
Chemical composition (in percent by weight):
Carbon (C): max. 0.15%
Chromium (Cr): 16.5 - 18.5%
Nickel (Ni): 6.0 - 9.5%
Manganese (Mn): max. 2%
Silicon (Si): max. 1%
Phosphorus (P): 0.045% max.
Sulfur (S): max. 0.015%
Heat treatment:
Alloy 1.4310 can be heat treated to improve mechanical properties. The most common heat treatment conditions are:
Solution annealing: heating to 1000 - 1100 °C and subsequent quenching in water or oil.
Cold Working: The alloy can be cold worked to increase strength.
Corrosion resistance:
Alloy 1.4310 features good corrosion resistance in many environments including atmospheric conditions, mild acids and alkaline solutions. However, it is not resistant to strong acids and salt water.
Applications:
Alloy 1.4310 is used in a variety of applications including:
Automotive industry: springs, fasteners, cable ties
Electronics industry: contacts, spring contacts, printed circuit boards
Medical technology: surgical instruments, implants
Jewelry making: jewelry components, clasps
Please note that the values given are indicative and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing process and specific batch. It is recommended to always check the manufacturer's exact specifications.
