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EN 1.4006 stainless steel.pdf

EN 1.4006 is a martensitic stainless steel with moderate corrosion resistance and high mechanical strength. It is commonly known by its AISI equivalent 410 stainless steel and is used in applications where hardness, strength, and some corrosion resistance are important.

EN 1.4006 Stainless Steel equivalent standard (X12Cr13, AISI 410)

Standard Equivalent Grade
AISI/ASTM 410
UNS S41000
DIN X12Cr13
GB (China) 1Cr13
JIS SUS410

EN 1.4006 Chemical Composition (EN 10088-1)

Element Content (wt%)
Carbon (C) 0.08–0.15
Chromium (Cr) 11.5–13.5
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 1.00
Silicon (Si) ≤ 1.00
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.040
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.030
Nitrogen (N) ≤ 0.11

 

EN 1.4006 Mechanical Properties (typical in quenched & tempered condition)

Property Value
Tensile strength 500–700 MPa (annealed)
Yield strength (Rp0.2) ≥ 300 MPa
Hardness (HB) ≤ 225 (annealed)
Elongation (A5) ≥ 20%
Impact toughness Moderate

In the hardened and tempered state, tensile strength can exceed 800 MPa.


EN 1.4006 Heat Treatment

Process Temperature Range
Annealing 815–900 °C
Hardening 980–1030 °C
Tempering 150–650 °C
Cooling Air or oil (after quenching)

EN 1.4006 Stainless Steel Applications

Valve components

Pump shafts

Knife blades

Fasteners

Turbine parts

Petrochemical components

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