If you desire a stainless steel whose mechanical properties highly outshine its physical appearance than 409 stainless steel is your perfect match. 409 Stainless is ideally used in scenarios where a need for oxidation or even corrosion protection is wanted. As a titanium stabilized ferritic stainless steel, 409 is most commonly used in automotive exhaust systems where the environment can be quite taxing on the lifetime of the steel.
Chemical Formula
Fe, <0.08% C, 10.5-11.75% Cr, <0.5% Ni, <1.0% Mn, <1.0% Si, <0.045% P, <0.03% S, 6x%C-0.75% Ti
Inventory
409 Stainless Steel Plate
Common Trade Names
409 Stainless, 409 Stainless Steel
Features
Although susceptible to rust formation, making this grade of stainless steel somewhat undesirable for decorative purposes, 409 is extremely resistant to various forms of gas corrosion.
- It is suggested prior to welding, the steel is pre-heated to 150-260C and also suggested post-weld annealing at 760-815C.
Applications
409 is the perfect grade stainless steel to be used in automotive applications where visual appeal is not a top priority. For this reason and for its durability to gas corrosion, 409 is most commonly used in truck exhaust systems, agricultural equipment, and heat and gas turbine exhaust silencers.
Available Stock Sizes
See specific product page for unique sizes. Here at Atlantic Stainless no inquiry is too large or too small. Feel free to contact us today for a quote on any of your custom size orders.
