Stainless 446 is a high chromium ferritic heat resistant alloy with a high resistance to oxidation, sulfidation and other forms of hot corrosion. It has a high ductile-to-brittle impact transition temperature. 446 is the only heat resistant alloy that will tolerate molten copper and brass.
Type 420 stainless steel is a general purpose steel and possesses similar qualities to the 410 grade, but contains more carbon which provides improved hardness and strength when heat treated. 420 stainless has good mechanical and machining properties.
Of the 400 series of stainless steels, 400C has the highest carbon content and moderate corrosion resistance and can heat-treat to the highest harness of RC 60. (In contrast, 416 is normally heat treated to RC 26/32)
303 Stainless machines well and cuts clean and maintains it resistance to corrosion in temperatures up to 1500 degrees F. Good applications include repeat machining, fittings and fasteners.
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