General information:
Alloy type: 1.4310
Main alloying elements: Iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni)
International standard: EN 10088-3
Mechanical properties:
Tensile strength: 900–1300 MPa
Yield strength: 400–900 MPa
Elongation at break: 15–25%
Hardness (Rockwell): 15–25 HRC
Modulus of elasticity: 200 GPa
Physical properties:
Density: 7.9 g/cm³
Melting point: approx. 1400–1450°C
Thermal conductivity: 15 W/(m·K)
Electrical conductivity: —
Chemical composition, in weight percent:
Carbon (C): max. 0.15%
Chromium (Cr): 16.5–18.5%
Nickel (Ni): 6.0–9.5%
Manganese (Mn): max. 2%
Silicon (Si): max. 1%
Phosphorus (P): max. 0.045%
Sulfur (S): max. 0.015%
Heat treatment:
Alloy 1.4310 can be heat treated in order to improve its mechanical properties. The most common heat treatment conditions are:
Solution annealing: Heating to 1000–1100°C followed by quenching in water or oil.
Cold forming: The alloy can be cold formed in order to increase its strength.
Corrosion resistance:
Alloy 1.4310 is characterized by good corrosion resistance in many environments, including atmospheric conditions, mild acids, and alkaline solutions. However, it is not resistant to strong acids and saltwater.
Applications:
Alloy 1.4310 is used in various applications, including:
Automotive industry: springs, fastening elements, cable ties
Electronics industry: contacts, spring contacts, printed circuit boards
Medical technology: surgical instruments, implants
Jewelry manufacturing: jewelry components, clasps
Please note that the values stated are guideline values and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing process and specific production batch. It is recommended to always check the exact specifications provided by the manufacturer.
