Stainless steel 410 and stainless steel 304 are two commonly used stainless steel materials, but the chemical composition and performance characteristics of stainless steel 410 and stainless steel 304 are very different.
chemical composition
Stainless steel 410 has a high carbon content, while stainless steel 304 has a relatively low carbon content. Also, stainless steel 410 has a higher chromium content and a lower nickel content, while stainless steel 304 has a higher nickel content and a lower chromium content.
Corrosion resistance
Stainless steel 304 has better corrosion resistance than stainless steel 410, which is due to the high content of nickel in stainless steel 304.
Mechanical behavior
Compared with stainless steel 304, stainless steel 410 has higher hardness and strength, but poorer toughness and plasticity. Compared with stainless steel 410, stainless steel 304 has better toughness and plasticity.
Processing performance
Stainless steel 304 has better plasticity and hot workability, so stainless steel 304 can be processed into various shapes more easily.
Application field
Stainless steel 410 is suitable for the manufacture of mechanical parts, gas turbine burner parts, valves, pumps and automotive exhaust systems, etc. Stainless steel 304 is suitable for manufacturing chemical equipment, medical equipment, food processing equipment and tableware.
