Grade 440C stainless steels are high carbon steels, which attain the highest hardness, wear resistance and strength of all stainless steel grades after heat treatment. These properties make this grade suitable for applications such as valve components and ball bearings. Grade 440A and 440B stainless steels, on the other hand, have similar properties - except for a slightly lower percentage of carbon in grade 440A.
All three forms of grade 440 steels are commonly used. However, grade 440C is more readily available than the other standard grades. Grade 440F, a free-machining type of grade 440 series, is also available with a high carbon content similar to that of grade 440C. Martensitic steel grades are high-hardness steels, usually fabricated using techniques that require hardening and tempering treatments.
These grades have a corrosion resistance lower than that of other austenitic grades. The applications of martensitic steels are limited by the loss of strength caused by over-tempering at high temperatures, and loss of ductility at temperatures below zero.
Key PropertiesThe following section discusses the properties of grade 440 bar products covered under ASTM A276. These values may not be similar to that of other forms such as forgings and plates.
Specifications : AMS 5631, AMS 5632, ASTM A276, ASTM A314, ASTM A473
The chemical compositions of various elements of grade 440 stainless steels are tabulated below:
Table 1.Chemical composition ranges of grade 440 stainless steels
Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | |
440A | min. max. | 0.6 0.75 | - 1 | - 1 | - 0.04 | - 0.03 | 16 18 | - 0.75 | - | - |
440B | min. max. | 0.75 0.95 | - 1 | - 1 | - 0.04 | - 0.03 | 16 18 | - 0.75 | - | - |
440C | min. max. | 0.95 1.20 | - 1 | - 1 | - 0.04 | - 0.03 | 16 18 | - 0.75 | - | - |
SIZE 6MM TO 200MM DIA ROUND BAR.
SIZE 1MM TO 100MM THICKNESS PLATE.
SIZE 6MM TO 350MM PIPE .
SIZE 0.5MM TO 6MM DIA WIRE.
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Specifications : AMS 5508, AMS 5616, ASTM A565 Grade 615