Stainless Steel

430 Ferritic Stainless

Ferritic stainless with ~17% Cr and minimal Ni. Magnetic and economical for decorative applications.

Composition

Element	Range
Fe	Balance
Cr	16–18%
Ni	≤0.75%
C	≤0.12%
Mn	≤1%

XRF Notes

Low Ni immediately distinguishes 430 from 304/316/321. Ideal quick-sort test in mixed stainless scrap.

ASTM A240AISI 430EN 1.4016

Properties

• Magnetic
• Good corrosion resistance in mild environments
• Lower cost than austenitic grades

Applications

• Appliance panels
• Automotive trim
• Architectural cladding

Related Applications

Alloy & PMI

Scrap & Recycling

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