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Alloy 420 is used for a variety of applications where good corrosion and outstanding hardness is necessary. It is not usually used at temperatures exceeding 800oF (427oC) due to quick hardening and loss of corrosion resistance.
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Germany DIN,WNr |
Japan JIS |
France AFNOR |
England BS |
Italy UNI |
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Sweden SS |
Poland PN |
Czechia CSN |
Russia GOST |
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Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo |
420 | 0.15 min | 1.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.040 max | 0.030 max | 12.0-14.0 | 0.75 max | 0.50 max |
SUS420J1 | 0.16-0.25 | 1.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.040 max | 0.030 max | 12.0-14.0 | 0.60 max | - |
SUS420J2 | 0.26-0.40 | 1.0 max | 1.0 max | 0.040 max | 0.030 max | 12.0-14.0 | 0.60 max | - |
Annealing: For maximum softness, heat uniformly to 1500 - 1650°F (816 - 899°C) and cool slowly in the furnace.
Stress Relieving: Heat at 300 - 800°F (149 - 427°C) for 1 to 3 hours, cool in air or quench in oil or water.
Hardening: Preheat, then heat to 1800 -1950°F (982 - 1066°C), soak at temperature and air cool or quench in warm oil.
Under hardened conditions, grade 420 steels are resistant to fresh water, alkalis, air, foods and mild acids. The steel grades with a smooth surface finish have excellent performance. The corrosion resistance properties of grade 420 will tend to fall under annealed conditions. The corrosion resistance of grade 420 is lower than that of the grade 430 Ferritic alloys with 17% chromium, grade 410 steels and other austenitic grades. This steel grade finds application in cutlery such as carving knives, table knives and so on. Grade 420 steels have good corrosion resistance against food, but continuous exposure of metals to unwashed food substances can lead to pitting corrosion.
Grade 420 stainless steels have a scaling resistance at temperatures of up to 650°C. However, temperatures above standard tempering temperature are not suitable for this grade.
Grade 420 steels can be easily machined in their annealed state, but they are difficult to machine having a hardness greater than 30HRC. One of the most readily available machined alternatives is the free-machining grade 416 steels.
The martensitic class of stainless steels has limited weldability due to its hardenability. Special consideration is required to avoid cold cracking by preheating to 550°F (260°C). Post-weld heat treatment should be considered to achieve required properties. This particular alloy is generally considered to have poorer weldability than the most common alloy of this stainless class, Type 410. A major difference is higher carbon content for this alloy which requires both preheat and post-weld heat treatment. When a weld filler is needed, AWS E/ER 420, 410 NiMo and 309L are most often specified.