Grade 440B Stainless Steel

Description

Grade 440B is a medium-carbon martensitic stainless steel, positioned between 440A and 440C in terms of carbon content (0.75-0.95%) and performance. It retains the 16.0-18.0% chromium content of the 440 series, providing good corrosion resistance in mild to moderate environments, and includes a small amount of molybdenum (0.75-1.25%) to enhance wear resistance and pitting resistance compared to 440A. As a martensitic grade, it is magnetic and can be heat-treated to achieve higher hardness and wear resistance than 440A, while remaining more formable than 440C. 440B is ideal for applications where a step up in wear resistance from 440A is needed, without sacrificing too much processability. It is commonly used in industrial components that operate in dry or slightly corrosive conditions, where durability and wear resistance are key priorities.

Chemical Composition (wt%)

C: 0.75-0.95, Cr: 16.00-18.00, Mn ≤ 1.00, Si ≤ 1.00, P ≤ 0.045, S ≤ 0.030, Mo: 0.75-1.25, Ni ≤ 0.75

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength ≥ 860 MPa, Yield Strength ≥ 620 MPa, Elongation ≥ 8%, Hardness ≤ 285 HB (annealed); Tensile Strength ≥ 1250 MPa, Yield Strength ≥ 960 MPa, Elongation ≥ 6%, Hardness 56-60 HRC (heat-treated)

Advantages

Higher wear resistance than 440A; better pitting resistance due to molybdenum addition; heat-treatable to high hardness; magnetic; balanced processability (formability/weldability) between 440A and 440C; good corrosion resistance in mild to moderate environments.

Applications

High-performance blades, knives, bearings, valves, gears, pump parts, and industrial components requiring enhanced wear resistance compared to 440A.

Equivalent Grades

AISI 440B, UNS S44003, EN 1.4125, GB 8Cr17

 

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