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Type 416 Stainless Steel
Primary Designation:UNS S41600
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Data Completeness:7 composition elements and 1 condition-specific property values cataloged.
Omitted fields represent unverified properties. "Missing is better than invented."
Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Density
7.64 g/cm³TYPICAL · temperature not stated
Composition Excerpt
C ≤ 0.15 wt%Carbon (max)
Standard Elemental Basis: MAXEngineering Summary
Type 416 Stainless Steel. Selected producer-scoped facts are provided below; missing values are not inferred.
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Type 416 Stainless Steel Specifications & Designations
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications — Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
Direct Standard DesignationsDIRECT DESIGNATION
1 Primary IdentifierScroll horizontally for full designation data
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSPRIMARY | S41600 | Unified Numbering System | —Ref: CarTech 416 Stainless (No. 5) datasheet |
Applicable Specifications & Product Form ReferencesSPECIFICATION REFERENCE
1 Applicable StandardsScroll horizontally for full standard specifications
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM | ASTM A582 | Free-Machining Stainless Steel BarsPRODUCT_SPECIFICATION · Product form: Bar | Specification Reference |
Engineering Notice: Applicable specifications establish manufacturing requirements, dimensional tolerances, and test criteria for specific product forms (e.g. bus bar, wire, plate, pipe). They represent applicable technical standards, not alternative or equivalent alloy grades.
Type 416 Stainless Steel Chemical Composition
Chemical Composition (Weight %) — Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
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| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | C | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.15 | wt% | Producer type analysis; individual limits retained, not a complete supply guarantee.Ref: Carpenter Technology Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Manganese | Mn | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 1.25 | wt% | Producer type analysis; individual limits retained, not a complete supply guarantee.Ref: Carpenter Technology Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Phosphorus | P | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.06 | wt% | Producer type analysis; individual limits retained, not a complete supply guarantee.Ref: Carpenter Technology Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Sulfur | S | 0 | MINIMUM | ≥ 0.15 | wt% | Producer type analysis; individual limits retained, not a complete supply guarantee.Ref: Carpenter Technology Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Silicon | Si | 0 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 1.00 | wt% | Producer type analysis; individual limits retained, not a complete supply guarantee.Ref: Carpenter Technology Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Chromium | Cr | 0 | RANGE | 12.00 – 14.00 | wt% | Producer type analysis; individual limits retained, not a complete supply guarantee.Ref: Carpenter Technology Corporation | VERIFIED |
| Iron | Fe | 0 | BALANCE | Balance | wt% | Producer type analysis; individual limits retained, not a complete supply guarantee.Ref: Carpenter Technology Corporation | VERIFIED |
* Elemental percentages are expressed in weight percent (wt%). Values represent applicable specification limits. Unspecified trace elements are not fabricated or assumed.Preserves exact semantic basis
Property Display UnitsSwitch between Canonical SI and Source / US Customary units:
Type 416 Stainless Steel Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
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| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.64 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | Producer physical property; test temperature and product condition not stated. | 0.2760 lb/in³ | Carpenter Technology Corporation | VERIFIED |
Practical Engineering & Fabrication Notes
By Mat Grades Editorial Desk · Updated 2026-11-14. Use alongside the specified product standard and supplier certificate.
Machining & shop-floor behavior
Type 416 is a free-machining stainless candidate for parts whose shape is produced largely by cutting. The Carpenter source identifies sulfur as the machining addition. Use a representative shaft, threaded feature or valve-stem geometry in the trial rather than copying a cutting-speed recipe. Record chip control, tool changes, burr removal and final surface quality in the supplied condition. The captured density and chemistry do not establish a guaranteed machining cycle, hardness or final strength for the actual bar.
Weldability, brazing & joining
Carpenter does not recommend welding this product. If an assembly requires a routine welded joint, revisit the material choice before ordering the machined blank. A mechanical assembly may be a more appropriate starting point, subject to its own design requirements. Do not assume that a procedure used for 304, 410 or another stainless grade applies to 416. For any proposed repair, establish the permitted process and required requalification with the responsible engineer and supplier.
Corrosion & service environment
Check the actual atmosphere, fluid, deposits and cleaning route rather than treating stainless as a blanket corrosion approval. The producer notes that surface condition and metallurgical condition affect performance and recommends application-specific corrosion evaluation. A smoother, clean surface can be relevant, but cosmetic polishing does not establish suitability for a chloride exposure or pressure vessel. The captured composition includes sulfur as a minimum rather than a maximum; keep that distinction when comparing supplier documents or possible alternatives.
Selection trade-offs & applications
The selected source identifies UNS S41600 and references ASTM A582 for bar supply. Its density is cataloged as a typical physical value with no test temperature stated. No tensile or impact value has been invented for an unspecified heat treatment. For a machined fastener or shaft, specify the final condition, dimensions, corrosion requirement and acceptance tests before comparing 303 or 410. Include finishing and inspection in the quote, and keep the actual material certificate with the first-article approval rather than accepting only a familiar grade label.
Technical references: Carpenter Technology: CarTech 416 Stainless datasheet
Martensitic Steel Alloy Family
Corrosion-resistant stainless steels in the Martensitic metallurgical branch sharing equivalent matrix structures.
S41600Current Grade
Type 416 Stainless Steel
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Sources
Sources & Provenance Trail: Authoritative reference publications, standards specifications, and data registers cited across this material record.
Carpenter Technology CorporationCarTech 416 Stainless (No. 5) datasheet
PRIMARY PRODUCER
Selected producer facts; retain stated limits and context. No direct cross-standard equivalence is asserted.
Issuing Body: Carpenter Technology CorporationRevision: Edition date 09/01/1986; copyright 2020View Source Record ↗
Carpenter Technology CorporationCarTech 416 Stainless (No. 5) datasheet
PRIMARY PRODUCER
Selected producer facts; retain stated limits and context. No direct cross-standard equivalence is asserted.
Issuing Body: Carpenter Technology CorporationRevision: Edition date 09/01/1986; copyright 2020View Source Record ↗
Carpenter Technology CorporationCarTech 416 Stainless (No. 5) datasheet
PRIMARY PRODUCER
Selected producer facts; retain stated limits and context. No direct cross-standard equivalence is asserted.
Issuing Body: Carpenter Technology CorporationRevision: Edition date 09/01/1986; copyright 2020View Source Record ↗
Carpenter Technology CorporationCarTech 416 Stainless (No. 5) datasheet
PRIMARY PRODUCER
Selected producer facts; retain stated limits and context. No direct cross-standard equivalence is asserted.
Issuing Body: Carpenter Technology CorporationRevision: Edition date 09/01/1986; copyright 2020View Source Record ↗
Intellectual Property & Provenance Notice: Mat Grades cites technical literature from recognized industry associations and standards organizations. Underlying technical standards and publication data remain the intellectual property of their respective issuing organizations.