410S vs 410L
These two grades are listed as equivalents of each other: their chemistry windows overlap and they serve the same applications. They are not always identical — check the differences below before substituting, especially in certified designs.
410S
Stainless Steel
410S is the low-carbon, non-hardening version of 410: with carbon held below 0.08% it does not form brittle martensite in weld heat-affected zones, keeping the ductility and formability that plain 410 loses when welded.
Standards: DIN 1.4000 · AISI 410S (UNS S41008) · GB 0Cr13 (legacy)
410L
Stainless Steel
410L is a low-carbon 12% chromium ferritic stainless: reducing carbon below 0.03% keeps it soft, weldable and free of the hardening seen in 410. It is a workhorse for containers, transport and structural applications in mildly corrosive environments.
Standards: DIN 1.4003 · AISI 410L · JIS SUS410L · GB 022Cr12
Chemical composition compared (%)
| Element | 410S | 410L |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤0.08 | ≤0.03 |
| Si | ≤1.00 | ≤1.00 |
| Mn | ≤1.00 | ≤1.00 |
| P | ≤0.040 | ≤0.040 |
| S | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 |
| Cr | 11.50–13.50 | 11.00–13.00 |
| Ni | — | ≤0.60 |
Properties compared
| Property | 410S | 410L |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery condition | Annealed | Annealed |
| Hardness | ≤183 HB (annealed) | ≤183 HB (annealed) |
| Tensile strength | ≥415 MPa | 360–540 MPa |
| Yield strength | ≥205 MPa | — |
| Density | 7.70 g/cm³ | 7.70 g/cm³ |
| Magnetic | Yes | Yes |
Sourcing either grade?
Nasteel stocks both families from Shenzhen with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates by heat number.
Ask for a quotationSee full data sheets: 410S · 410L. Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.