Stainless Steel 446 Sheet

Stainless Steel 446 Sheet is a heat-resistant iron and chromium-based alloy sheet known for its excellent high-temperature strength as well as corrosion and oxidation resistance at temperatures up to 1500°F (816°C). Equally, it contains quantities of chromium reaching as high as (23-30%) including some other elements such as molybdenum and titanium.

Chemical Composition of Stainless Steel 446 Sheet

Analyze the exact chemical composition of Stainless Steel 446 Sheet as specified in the comprehensive table below.

Grade	C	Mn	Si	P	S	Cr	N	Ni	Fe
SS 446	0.2 max	1.5 max	0.75 max	0.040 max	0.03 max	23 – 30	0.10 – 0.25	0.50 max	Balance

The chemical composition of Stainless Steel 446 Sheet follows precise limits for carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, chromium, and nickel.

Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel 446 Sheet

The mechanical properties of grade 446 Stainless Steel sheet are displayed in the following table.

Density	Melting Point	Tensile Strength	Yield Strength (0.2%Offset)	Elongation
7.5 g/cm3	1510 °C (2750 °F)	Psi – 75,000 , MPa – 485	Psi – 40,000 , MPa – 275	20 %

Stainless Steel 446 Sheet feature robust tensile and yield strengths, moderate elongation, and acceptable hardness levels.

Features of Stainless Steel 446 Sheet

Stainless Steel 446 Sheet have several unique features which make them suitable for use at high temperatures.

High-Temperature Resistance: One significant thing about stainless steel 446 sheets is that they are thermally stable even at elevated temperatures, where they have shown good mechanical stability up to 1100°C (2012°F).
Oxidation Resistance: Stainless steel 446 sheet is characterized by high oxidation resistance at higher temperatures so it can be employed in situations where there will be contact with oxygen-rich atmosphere.
Corrosion Resistance: Stainless Steel 446 may not offer the same degree of protection against corrosion that austenitic stainless steels do; however, in many environments it can exhibit good corrosion resistance.
Creep Resistance: Good creep resistance characteristic of stainless steel 446 sheets ensures that the material would not deform under stress at high temperatures.
Formability: Formability makes the SS-446 sheet an easier material than other alloys with which to fabricate intricate components.
Cost-Effectiveness: Stainless Steel 446 Sheet offers a cost-effective alternative compared to some other types of heat-resistant alloys, hence becoming frequently used by industries

Applications of stainless steel 466 sheet

Special uses of stainless steel 466 sheet in various industries, here are some below:

Industrial Furnaces: Structural components such as industrial furnaces utilize Stainless steel 446 sheet material because it has excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, besides serving as burner assemblies and heat exchangers
Chemical Processing Equipment: Chemical processing equipment, such as reactors, vessels, and piping systems, are commonly crafted from stainless steel 446 sheets.
Thermal Processing Units: Stainless steel 466 sheets are employed in thermal processing units like annealing furnaces, heat treatment ovens, kilns etc., as they offer good performance at high temperatures along with excellent resistance to oxidation and cyclic heating effects.
Power Generation: Stainless steel 446 sheets find applications in the power generation industry, such as boiler tubes, superheaters, turbine exhausts, etc.
Petrochemical Industry: Equipment, piping systems and other components used in petrochemical industry including refineries, chemical plants and offshore platforms can be made of stainless steel 446 sheets.
Aerospace and Automotive: Stainless steel 446 sheets may also be used for aerospace or automotive exhaust systems or any other part that requires heat resistance properties

Overall, 446 stainless steel sheets have been selected for various industries; hence, they can work well even under extreme conditions.