405 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.
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
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 | 405 | 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 | 11.50–14.50 | 11.00–13.00 |
| Al | 0.10–0.30 | — |
| Ni | — | ≤0.60 |
Properties compared
| Property | 405 | 410L |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery condition | Annealed | Annealed |
| Hardness | ≤183 HB (annealed) | ≤183 HB (annealed) |
| Tensile strength | 415–585 MPa | 360–540 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: 405 · 410L. Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.