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AISI 436L Stainless Steel Plate SUS436L 1.4371

436L stainless steel is a low-carbon, ferritic stainless steel that is designed to offer enhanced resistance to corrosion and oxidation. This alloy is particularly well-suited for applications that require good formability and weldability, combined with improved corrosion resistance, especially in mildly corrosive environments.

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436L Stainless Steel Plate/Sheet Details

Overview

Key Characteristics

Corrosion Resistance: 436L stainless steel provides excellent resistance to corrosion, particularly against stress corrosion cracking and pitting in environments that may contain chlorides.

Oxidation Resistance: The alloy offers good resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for applications involving moderate heat exposure.

Formability: 436L stainless steel is highly formable, allowing it to be easily shaped and fabricated into complex parts and structures.

Weldability: The low carbon content of 436L stainless steel enhances its weldability, reducing the risk of weld decay and maintaining strength and integrity in welded joints.

Magnetic Properties: Being a ferritic stainless steel, 436L is magnetic, which may be a consideration in applications requiring or avoiding magnetic properties.

Chemical Composition

Chromium (Cr): 16.0-18.0%

Nickel (Ni): 0.75% max

Molybdenum (Mo): 0.75-1.25%

Carbon (C): 0.03% max

Manganese (Mn): 1.00% max

Silicon (Si): 1.00% max

Phosphorus (P): 0.040% max

Sulfur (S): 0.030% max

Iron (Fe): Balance

Others: May include trace amounts of other elements to enhance specific properties.

Common Applications

Automotive Industry: Used in exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and other automotive components that require corrosion resistance and formability.

Chemical Processing Equipment: Suitable for equipment that handles mildly corrosive chemicals, offering durability and resistance to corrosion.

Architectural Applications: Applied in building facades, trim, and other decorative elements due to its aesthetic appearance and corrosion resistance.

Heat Exchangers: Utilized in heat exchangers and other components that operate at elevated temperatures, taking advantage of its oxidation resistance.

Advantages

Enhanced Corrosion Resistance: Offers excellent resistance to corrosion, especially in environments with chloride exposure.

Good Oxidation Resistance: Suitable for use in applications involving moderate heat, thanks to its resistance to oxidation.

High Formability: Easily shaped and formed into complex structures, making it versatile for a wide range of applications.

Excellent Weldability: The low carbon content reduces the risk of weld decay, ensuring strong and reliable welded joints.

Disadvantages

Magnetic Properties: The ferritic nature of 436L stainless steel makes it magnetic, which may or may not be desirable depending on the application.

Moderate Strength: Compared to other stainless steels, 436L may have lower strength, which could limit its use in high-stress applications.

Summary

436L stainless steel plate/sheet is a versatile, low-carbon ferritic stainless steel alloy that combines excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance with good formability and weldability. It is particularly well-suited for applications in the automotive industry, chemical processing, architectural elements, and heat exchangers. While its magnetic properties and moderate strength may be considerations in some applications, its overall performance makes it a reliable choice for environments where corrosion resistance and formability are critical.

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Common Surfaces

Stainless Steel Standards Comparison Table

STS	USA	UNS	CHINA	EURONORM		RUSSIA	SWEDISH	JAPANESE
GRADE	AISI/ASTM	NO	GB	NO	NAME	GOST	SS	JIS
201	201	S20100	12Cr17Mn6Ni5N	1.4372	-	-	-	SUS 201
301	301	S30100	12Cr17Ni7	1.4310	X 12 CrNi 17 7	-	2331	SUS 301
303	303	S30300	1Cr18Ni9MoZr	1.4305	X 10 CrNiS 18 9	-	2346	SUS 303
304	304	S30400	06Cr18Ni9	1.4301	X 6 CrNi 18 10	08KH18N10 06KH18N11	2332	SUS 304
304L	304L	S30403	022Cr19Ni10	1.4307	X 3 CrNi 18 10	03KH18N11	2352	SUS 304L
316	316	S31600	0Cr17Ni12Mo2	1.4401	X 6 CrNiMo 17 12 2	-	2347	SUS 316
316L	316L	S31603	022Cr17Ni12Mo2	1.4404	X 3 CrNiMo 17 12 2	-	2348	SUS 316L
316Ti	316Ti	S31635	0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti	1.4571	X 6 CrNiMoTi 17 12 2	08KH17N13M2T 10KH17N13M2T	2350	-
321	321	S32100	0Cr18Ni11Ti	1.4541/1.4878	X 6 CrNiTi 18 10	12KH18N10T	2337	SUS 321
347	347	S34709	0Cr18Ni11Nb	1.4550	X 6 CrNiNb 18 10	-	2338	SUS 347
309S	309S	S30908	0Cr23N13	1.4833	X 6 CrNi 22 13	20KH23N18	-	SUS 309S
310S	310S	S31008	06Cr25Ni20	1.4842	X 6 CrNi 25 20	20KH25N20S2	2361	SUS 310S
416	416	S41600	Y1Cr13	1.4005	X12CrS13	-	2380	SUS 416
2205	2205	S32205/S31803	00Cr22Ni5Mo3N	1.4462	X2CrNiMoN22-5-3	02Ch22N5AM2	2377	SUS 329J3L
2507	2507	S32750	00Cr25Ni7Mo4N	1.4410	X 2 CrNiMoN 25-7-4	-	-	-
904L	904L	N08904	-	1.4539	-	-	-	-
254SMO	254SMO	S31254	-	1.4547	X1CrNiMoCuN20-18-7	-	2378	-
253MA	253MA	S30815	-	1.4835	X9CrNiSiNCe21-11-2	-	2368	-
17-4PH/630	17-4PH/630	S17400	0Cr17Ni4Cu4Nb	1.4542	X5CrNiCuNb16-4	05Ch16N4D2B	-	SUS630

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