Supported Stainless Steel Materials
Comprehensive database of stainless steel grades supported by our calculators. Each material includes detailed properties, applications, and chemical composition based on industry standards.
Industry Standard Properties
ASTM & EN Standards
Detailed Applications
Chemical Composition
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Material Categories
Understanding different stainless steel families and their characteristics
Austenitic (300 Series)
Non-magnetic, excellent corrosion resistance, good formability. Includes 304, 316L, 321, 310 grades for general and specialized applications.
Ferritic (400 Series)
Magnetic, good corrosion resistance, lower cost. Includes 409, 430 grades for automotive and appliance applications.
Martensitic & PH
High strength, hardenable steels. Includes 410, 420, 440C martensitic and 17-4PH, 15-5PH precipitation hardening grades.
How to Use Material Data
Understanding material properties for accurate calculations
Key Properties for Calculations
- Density: Critical for weight calculations across all calculators
- Yield Strength: Important for structural calculations and safety factors
- Corrosion Resistance: Affects material selection for specific environments
- Magnetic Properties: Important for applications requiring non-magnetic materials
Material Selection Guidelines
- General Purpose: 304 for most applications, good balance of properties
- Corrosive Environments: 316L for marine, chemical, and medical applications
- High Temperature: 321 or 310 for elevated temperature service
- High Strength: 17-4PH or 15-5PH for aerospace and demanding applications