409 Stainless Steel Round Bar

409 stainless steel round bars offer excellent corrosion resistance, formability, and weldability, making them suitable for various industrial, automotive, architectural, and household applications.

Overall, 409 stainless steel round bars provide a cost-effective solution for applications requiring corrosion resistance and durability in mildly corrosive environments.

Chemical Composition:

Physical Properties:

• Density: 7.74 g/cm³
• Melting Point: Approximately 1500-1530°C (2730-2780°F)
• Specific Heat Capacity: 460 J/kg·K (0-100°C)
• Thermal Conductivity: 25.2 W/m·K (100°C)

Mechanical Properties:

• Tensile Strength: 380-560 MPa (55,000-81,000 psi)
• Yield Strength (0.2% Offset): 207 MPa (30,000 psi) min
• Elongation at Break: 20% min
• Hardness, Rockwell B: 80 max

Features:

• Ferritic stainless steel known for its excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation in various environments.
• Offers good weldability, formability, and toughness, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Commonly used in automotive exhaust systems, heat exchangers, and architectural applications due to its corrosion resistance and aesthetic appearance.
• Exhibits higher thermal expansion and lower thermal conductivity compared to austenitic stainless steels.
• Provides moderate strength and hardness levels, suitable for applications requiring structural integrity and durability.
• Non-hardenable by heat treatment but can be cold worked to improve mechanical properties.
• Resistant to stress corrosion cracking and intergranular corrosion in most environments.

Applications:

• Automotive: Exhaust systems, catalytic converters, mufflers, and other components exposed to high temperatures and corrosive gases.
• Industrial: Heat exchangers, furnace parts, boiler baffles, and other equipment requiring corrosion resistance and thermal stability.
• Architectural: Building facades, decorative panels, and other architectural features requiring both aesthetics and corrosion resistance.
• Household: Kitchen appliances, cookware, and utensils where corrosion resistance and durability are essential.