ASTM A240 Type 420 contains increased carbon to improve mechanical properties. Typical applications include surgical instruments. SS 420 Plate is a hardenable, martensitic stainless steel that is a modification of SS 410 Plate.
Similar to SS 410 Plate, it contains a minimum of 12% chromium, just sufficient enough to give corrosion resistant properties. Available in different variations of carbon content 420 stainless steel plate is suitable for heat treatment. Stainless Steel 420 Plate has a 13% chromium content which gives the specification a level of corrosion resistance properties. British standard grades available are 420S29, 420S37, 420S45 Plate.
ASTM A240 Type 420 Applications:
Alloy 420 is used for a variety of applications where good corrosion and outstanding hardness is necessary. It is not suitable where temperatures exceeding 800°F (427°C) due to quick hardening and loss of corrosion resistance.
Needle valves
Cuttery
Knife blades
Surgical instruments
Shear blades
Scissors
Hand tools
Chemical Composition (%)
C |
Mn |
Si |
P |
S |
Cr |
0.15 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
0.04 |
0.03 |
12.0-14.0 |
Mechanical Properties
Tempering Temperature (°C) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Yield Strength |
Elongation |
Hardness Brinell |
Annealed * |
655 |
345 |
25 |
241 max |
399°F (204°C) |
1600 |
1360 |
12 |
444 |
600°F (316°C) |
1580 |
1365 |
14 |
444 |
800°F (427°C) |
1620 |
1420 |
10 |
461 |
1000°F (538°C) |
1305 |
1095 |
15 |
375 |
1099°F (593°C) |
1035 |
810 |
18 |
302 |
1202°F (650°C) |
895 |
680 |
20 |
262 |
* Annealed tensile properties are typical for Condition A of ASTM A276; annealed hardness is the specified maximum. |
Physical Properties
Density |
Thermal Conductivity |
Electrical |
Modulus of |
Coefficient of |
Specific Heat |
7750 |
24.9at 212°F |
550 (nΩ.m) at 68°F |
200 GPa |
10.3 at 32 – 212°F |
460 at 32°F to 212°F |
Equivalent Grades
USA/ Canada ASME-AISI | European | UNS Designation | Japan/JIS |
AISI 420 |
DIN 2.4660 |
UNS S42000 |
SUS 420 |
Q1. Can I have a sample order for stainless steel sheet plate products?
A: Yes, we welcome sample order to test and check quality. Mixed samples are acceptable.
Q2. What about the lead time?
A:Sample needs 3-5 days;
Q3. Do you have any MOQ limit for stainless steel sheet plate products order?
A: Low MOQ, 1pcs for sample checking is available
Q4. How do you ship the goods and how long does it take to arrive?
A: It usually takes 3-5 days to arrive. Airline and sea shipping also optional. For mass products, ship freight is prefered.
Q5. Is it OK to print my logo on products?
A: Yes. OEM and ODM are available for us.
Q6: How to ensure the quality?
A:Mill Test Certificate is supplied with shipment. If needed, a Third Party Inspection is acceptable.