405 vs 410
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.
405
Stainless Steel
405 is an aluminium-bearing ferritic stainless designed to remain non-hardening when cooled from welding temperatures, unlike plain 410. It gives 12% chromium corrosion resistance in a weldable, low-cost sheet and plate grade.
Standards: DIN 1.4002 · AISI 405 · JIS SUS405 · GB 06Cr13Al
410
Stainless Steel
410 is the basic martensitic stainless steel, the lowest-cost grade that can be hardened by heat treatment. It trades corrosion resistance (12% chromium only) for strength, hardness and wear resistance.
Standards: DIN 1.4006 · AISI 410 · JIS SUS410 · GB 12Cr13
Chemical composition compared (%)
| Element | 405 | 410 |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤0.08 | 0.08–0.15 |
| Si | ≤1.00 | ≤1.00 |
| Mn | ≤1.00 | ≤1.00 |
| P | ≤0.040 | ≤0.040 |
| S | ≤0.030 | ≤0.030 |
| Cr | 11.50–14.50 | 11.50–13.50 |
| Al | 0.10–0.30 | — |
Properties compared
| Property | 405 | 410 |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery condition | Annealed | Annealed or hardened & tempered |
| Hardness | ≤183 HB (annealed) | — |
| Tensile strength | 415–585 MPa | 485–1400 MPa (condition dependent) |
| Density | 7.70 g/cm³ | 7.70 g/cm³ |
| Magnetic | Yes | Yes |
| Hardness (hardened) | — | 35–45 HRC typical |
Sourcing either grade?
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Ask for a quotationSee full data sheets: 405 · 410. Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.