Stainless Steel - Ferritic - 1.4512 Sheet

1.4512 Sheet

Grade 409 / 1.4512 titanium stabilised ferritic stainless steel is often referred to as 'muffler grade stainless steel' since the major bulk usage of this material is for automotive exhaust systems.


Chemical Composition

Spec: EN 10088-2:2005

1.4512 Steel

Chemical Element % Present
Carbon (C) 0.0 - 0.30
Chromium (Cr) 10.50 - 12.50
Manganese (Mn) 0.0 - 1.00
Titanium (Ti) 0.0 - 0.65
Silicon (Si) 0.0 - 1.00
Phosphorous (P) 0.0 - 0.04
Sulphur (S) 0.0 - 0.02
Iron (Fe) Balance

Properties

Physical PropertyValue
Density 7.6 g/cm³
Modulus of Elasticity 208 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 25.8 W/m.K
Electrical Resistivity 0.6 x10^-6 Ω .m

Spec: EN 10088-2:2005

Sheet - Up to 8mm Thick

Mechanical PropertyValue
Proof Stress 210 Min MPa
Tensile Strength 380 - 560 MPa
Elongation A50 mm 25 Min %

Supplied Forms

Grade 409 / 1.4512 is a rolled product (sheet, coil and strip) material usually available up to a maximum of 2.5mm thickness.
Grade 1.4003 is similar though not a direct equivalent but is available in thicker sheets and plates.

  • Sheet

Weldability

Weldability of grade 409 is good up to about 2.5mm thick. 

If welding of thicker material is necessary, then grade 1.4003 should be selected.