430 STAINLESS STEEL

A general-purpose steel grade with good corrosion resistance, better thermal conductivity than austenite, smaller thermal expansion coefficient than austenite, resistant to heat fatigue, with the addition of stabilizing element titanium, and good mechanical properties of the weld. 430 stainless steel is used for architectural decoration, fuel burner parts, household appliances, and household appliance parts. 430F is a steel grade with free-cutting properties added to 430 steel, mainly used for automatic lathes, bolts and nuts, etc. 430LX adds Ti or Nb to 430 steel and reduces the C content, improving the processing and welding properties. It is mainly used for hot water tanks, hot water supply systems, sanitary ware, household durable appliances, bicycle flywheels, etc.

Due to its chromium content, it is also called 18/0 or 18-0. Compared with 18/8 and 18/10, it contains slightly less chromium and the hardness is correspondingly reduced.

430 stainless steel has the ability to resist oxidation and corrosion, but has a tendency to intergranular corrosion.

430 stainless steel wire is widely used in axles.

Because it is safe and non-toxic, it is widely used in food tableware.