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\"817FGl5ziXL\"<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Stainless Steel 430<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stainless Steel: One of the most popular alloys used throughout the entire world. This material is found everywhere around us, whether it be in the car you drive to work, the pen you write your notes with, or even in the construction of your office building. Now, there are more than 57 stainless steel standard alloys that are recognized, but let’s dive deep on one of the most popular: Stainless Steel 430.<\/p>\n

This particular alloy, especially annealed, is one of the most highly\u00a0sought-after straight chrome stainless steels. This is because of it’s excellent heat and corrosion resistant properties, as well as ductility, it can be used in a wide range of applications. We see this stainless steel 430 used for decorative purposes, such as: metal trim, hinges, and custom formed parts or stampings. Also used for fasteners and lashing wire, this alloy can be tailored to a specific\u00a0application by adding either annealing, hot rolling, or cold rolling finish to the material.<\/p>\n

Below you will find the specific metallurgical properties of this alloy.<\/p>\n

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UNS:<\/strong>\u00a0S43000 \u2022\u00a0\u2126\/cir. mil. .:<\/strong>\u00a0360 \u2022\u00a0Weight\/Density:<\/strong> .282 lbs\/in^2 (7.8 g\/cm3)\u00a0\u2022<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Chemical Composition %:<\/strong>\u00a0Cr 16-18%, C .12% max, Si 1% max, Mn 1% max, Fe – Balance<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Coeff. of Lin. Expansion, X 10-6:<\/strong>\u00a010.4 (100\u02daC), 11.0 (300\u02daC), 11.2 (500\u02daC), 11.9 (800\u02daC)\u00a0\u2022<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Conductvity:<\/strong>\u00a024 w\/mK \u2022\u00a0Specific Heat:<\/strong> .11 cal.\/gm @ 20\u02daC \u2022 Specific Gravity:<\/strong>\u00a07.65\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Melting Point:<\/strong> ~1,510\u02daC (~2,750\u02daF) \u2022<\/p>\n

\u2022 Elongation:<\/strong>\u00a015-30% \u2022\u00a0Max Operating Temp:<\/strong> ~815\u02daC (~1,500\u02daF) \u2022\u00a0Yield Point:<\/strong>\u00a040,000-60,000 PSI \u2022\u00a0Soft Tensile:<\/strong>\u00a064,000-79,000 PSI<\/p>\n

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This alloys ability to resist nitric acid corrosion creates a situation where this material \u00a0can be used for mechanical applications, but also remain appealing to the eye. The most common places you will find this particular alloy are in:<\/p>\n

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  • Linings for Appliances<\/li>\n
  • Automotive Trim<\/li>\n
  • Lashing Wire<\/li>\n
  • Fasteners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Precision Wire Technologies carries this alloy, among many others from Bronze, Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated, and other Pure Nickel materials. Check our “Alloys” page to see if we have what you are looking for!<\/p>\n

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    Wire Watch<\/h3>\n

    This week’s wire watch is highlighting the stainless steel alloy in an interesting and beautiful wire forming video. Enjoy!<\/p>\n