It can: with only about 12% chromium its passive film is thin, so it stains in wet or marine service. It is intended for mildly corrosive environments or where it is kept oiled.

Grades · Stainless Steel · 410

410

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410 is the basic martensitic stainless steel, the lowest-cost grade that can be hardened by heat treatment. It trades corrosion resistance (12% chromium only) for strength, hardness and wear resistance.

Hardness35–45 HRC typical

DIN1.4006

AISI410

JISSUS410

CategoryStainless Steel

Chemical composition

Element	Content (%)
C	0.08–0.15
Si	≤1.00
Mn	≤1.00
P	≤0.040
S	≤0.030
Cr	11.50–13.50

Weight percent, per the governing standard ranges. Actual values per heat are on the mill certificate.

Properties

Delivery condition	Annealed or hardened & tempered
Hardness (hardened)	35–45 HRC typical
Tensile strength	485–1400 MPa (condition dependent)
Density	7.70 g/cm³
Magnetic	Yes

Heat treatment

Anneal 830–885 °C slow cool; harden 925–1010 °C oil/air; temper 205–650 °C — avoid tempering at 400–580 °C where toughness and corrosion resistance dip.

Equivalent grades

Standard	Designation
din	1.4006
aisi	410
jis	SUS410
gb	12Cr13

Compare side by side: 410 vs 403 · 410 vs 416

Equivalents overlap in chemistry and use but are not always identical — see our equivalents guide before substituting in certified designs.

Applications & Processing

Applications: Cutlery, valve stems and seats, pump shafts, fasteners, turbine parts, steam and gas hardware.

Processing: Machines well annealed; weldable with preheat (150–300 °C) and post-weld temper; corrosion resistance is the lowest of the common stainless grades.

FAQ

Will 410 rust?: It can: with only about 12% chromium its passive film is thin, so it stains in wet or marine service. It is intended for mildly corrosive environments or where it is kept oiled.

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Source: ASTM A240 / A276 published ranges · Last updated 2026-11-03. Data is indicative — verify critical values against the governing standard and mill certificate before use.