# 410 stainless steel equivalents

410 stainless steel is nearest to EN 1.4006 (X12Cr13), JIS SUS410 and China GB 12Cr13. These are nearest equivalents, not identical grades: the governing standard or mill certificate decides.

| System | Designation |
|---|---|
| AISI / ASTM / SAE | 410 |
| EN steel name | X12Cr13 |
| EN steel number | 1.4006 |
| JIS | SUS410 |
| China GB | 12Cr13 |

Family: Martensitic stainless

## What it is

The basic martensitic chromium stainless steel. It can be hardened and tempered by heat treatment, is magnetic, and has moderate corrosion resistance, below that of 304.

## Typical uses

Pump shafts, valve trim, steam and gas turbine parts, cutlery, fasteners and general hardened parts in mildly corrosive service.

## Machining notes

Machine in the annealed condition, then harden. Machinability is fair; it behaves more like an alloy steel than like 304.

## Related grades

- 420 stainless steel (1.4021): Higher carbon for higher hardness
- 430 stainless steel (1.4016): Non-hardenable ferritic grade
- 17-4PH stainless steel (1.4542): Precipitation-hardening alternative

Equivalents are nearest matches, not identical grades. The governing standard or mill certificate decides.

## FAQ

**What is the European equivalent of 410 stainless steel?**
The nearest EN grade is 1.4006, steel name X12Cr13.

**What is the JIS equivalent of 410 stainless steel?**
The nearest Japanese grade is SUS410.

**What is the Chinese GB equivalent of 410 stainless steel?**
The nearest Chinese GB grade is 12Cr13.

**Is 1.4006 the same as 410?**
1.4006 (X12Cr13) is the nearest European equivalent of 410, not an identical grade. Composition limits and required properties differ in detail, so check the governing standard or the mill certificate when it matters.

**What is 410 used for?**
Pump shafts, valve trim, steam and gas turbine parts, cutlery, fasteners and general hardened parts in mildly corrosive service.

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Updated: 2026-10-06
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