UNS S430

ER430 Stainless Wire

17Cr ferritic stainless wire for 430 steel and general corrosion-resistant deposits.

Material overview

ER430 Stainless Wire is recorded in the Stainless Steel Welding Consumables catalog. 17Cr ferritic stainless wire for 430 steel and general corrosion-resistant deposits. Its recorded characteristics include Ferritic, non-hardenable, good atmospheric corrosion, and lower cost. Typical applications include Automotive exhaust, decorative, 430 fabrication, and mild corrosion service. The dataset currently includes 7 property records covering chemical composition and mechanical properties. Related standards include A5.9 and A5.4; product form data covers Solid Wire / GTAW-GMAW Wire. The final chemistry, condition, dimensions, test requirements, and documentation package must be confirmed before order acceptance.

Key characteristics

  • Ferritic, non-hardenable
  • good atmospheric corrosion
  • lower cost

Typical applications

  • Automotive exhaust
  • decorative
  • 430 fabrication
  • mild corrosion service

Grade names and equivalents

E430-16equivalentH10Cr17equivalent

Technical properties

Typical values are for reference only. Final chemistry, mechanical properties, heat treatment, dimensions, inspection, and documentation are confirmed against the applicable specification and MTC/COA before order acceptance.

Chemical composition

PropertyValueUnitCondition / standard
C0.1 maxwt%Typical value
Cr15.5-17.0wt%Typical value
Mn0.6 maxwt%Typical value
Si0.5 maxwt%Typical value
Ni0.6 maxwt%Typical value

Mechanical properties

PropertyValueUnitCondition / standard
Tensile strengthmin 450MPaAs welded
Elongationmin 15%As welded

Standards and specifications

Specification for Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and RodsSpecification for Stainless Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Forms, applications, and capabilities

Product forms

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Industries

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Capabilities

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