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SS 409 Plates

SS 409 Plates
Design Standards: ASTM A240, ASME SA240, EN 10088-2
Material Grade: Stainless Steel 409 (UNS S40900)
Alloy Category: Ferritic Stainless Steel (Titanium Stabilized)
Thickness Range: 0.4 mm to 50 mm
Surface Finish: 2B, No.1 (HRAP), BA, Industrial Matte
Temperature Resistance: Resists Scaling up to 675°C (Continuous)
Processing: Bending, Rolling, Punching, Welding
Core Applications: Automotive Exhausts, Mufflers, Catalytic Converters
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SS 409 Plates are titanium-stabilized ferritic stainless steel plates primarily designed for applications where functional durability and resistance to atmospheric corrosion are prioritized over aesthetic appearance. Classified as a "utility" grade, Grade 409 provides significantly better oxidation and corrosion resistance than carbon steel and some coated steels, making it an economically viable solution for harsh environments. The titanium addition serves as a stabilizing agent that prevents sensitization and subsequent intergranular corrosion that can occur in the heat-affected zones during welding.

Produced in accordance with ASTM A240 and ASME SA240, SS 409 plates are the industry benchmark for automotive exhaust systems, including mufflers, catalytic converters, and tailpipes. While the material may develop a light surface discoloration or "patina" when exposed to high heat or moisture, it maintains its structural integrity and resists scaling at continuous temperatures up to 675°C. These plates offer excellent formability and weldability, allowing them to be easily fabricated into complex shapes for industrial equipment, agricultural machinery, and furnace components where a cost-effective, heat-resistant material is required.



SS 409 Plates Features

  • » Cost-Effective Durability: Provides a superior alternative to carbon steel and aluminized steel, offering long-term protection against atmospheric corrosion at a lower price point than austenitic grades.
  • » Titanium Stabilization: Alloyed with titanium to prevent the formation of chromium carbides, which ensures the material remains ductile and corrosion-resistant after welding.
  • » Oxidation Resistance: Capable of resisting scaling and oxidation in continuous service at temperatures up to 675°C and in intermittent service up to 815°C.
  • » Excellent Formability: The ferritic structure allows for easy drawing, bending, and complex shaping, making it ideal for intricate automotive exhaust components.
  • » Reliable Weldability: Can be welded using common fusion techniques; its stabilized chemistry reduces the risk of weld decay and maintains structural stability in high-vibration environments.
  • » Magnetic Properties: As a ferritic stainless steel, Grade 409 is magnetic in all conditions, which can be useful for specific industrial separation or mounting processes.
  • » Corrosion Resistance: Offers good resistance to exhaust gas and atmospheric corrosion, outperforming many non-stainless alternatives in automotive and agricultural applications.
  • » Thermal Fatigue Resistance: Designed to handle the rapid heating and cooling cycles typical of engine exhaust systems without cracking or premature failure.

SS 409 Plates Specification

Standard Specs

  • ASTM: A240 / A240M
  • ASME: SA240 / SA240M
  • UNS Number: S40900 / S40910 / S40920
  • Werkstoff No: 1.4512

Chemical Profile

  • Chromium (Cr): 10.5% – 11.75%
  • Titanium (Ti): 6 x (C + N) min - 0.75% max
  • Nickel (Ni): 0.50% Max
  • Carbon (C): 0.08% Max

Mechanical Data

  • Tensile Strength: 380 MPa (Min)
  • Yield Strength: 170 MPa (Min)
  • Elongation: 20% (Min)
  • Hardness: 179 Brinell (Max)

Dimensional Range

  • Thickness: 0.4mm to 50mm
  • Width: 1000mm / 1219mm / 1500mm
  • Length: 2000mm to 6000mm
  • Forms: Plates, Sheets, Coils, Strips

Physical Data

  • Scaling Temp: 675°C (Continuous)
  • Magnetic: Strongly Ferromagnetic
  • Density: 7.8 g/cm³
  • Thermal Cond: 25.8 W/m.K (at 100°C)

Finish & Supply

  • Finish: 2B, No.1, BA, Industrial Matte
  • Cutting: Shearing, Laser, Plasma
  • Testing: PMI, Hardness, Flattening
  • Welding: SMAW, TIG, MIG

SS 409 Plates Detailed Specifications

Property Specification
Specifications ASTM A240 / ASME SA240
Width 1000mm / 1219mm /1250mm / 1500mm / 2000mm
Length 2000 mm / 2440 mm / 2500 mm / 3000 mm / 6000 mm
Thickness 0.1mm to 12 mm Thk
Hardness Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc.
Finish Hot rolled plate (HR), Cold rolled sheet (CR), 2B, 2D, BA NO(8), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated)
Form Coils, Foils, Rolls, Plain Sheet, Strip, Flats, Blank (Circle), Ring (Flange) etc.

SS 409 Plates Chemical Composition

Grade C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Ti
SS 409 0.08 max 1.00 max 1.00 max 0.045 max 0.045 max 10.5 – 11.75 0.5 max 6x C – 0.75

SS 409 Plates Mechanical Properties

Element Density Tensile Strength Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) Elongation Hardness
SS 409 7.8 g/cm3 MPa – 380 MPa – 170 20 % Rockwell B (HR B)- 88 / Brinell (HB)- 0.5t

SS 409 Plates Equivalent Grades

STANDARD WERKSTOFF NR. UNS JIS BS EN
SS 409 1.4512 S40900 SUH 409 409S19 X6CrTi12

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