Grade 410 stainless steels are general-purpose martensitic stainless steels containing 11.5%
chromium, which provide good corrosion resistance properties. However, the corrosion resistance of
grade 410 steels can be further enhanced by a series of processes such as hardening, tempering and
polishing. Quenching and tempering can harden grade 410 steels. They are generally used for
applications involving mild corrosion, heat resistance and high strength.
Martensitic stainless steels are fabricated using techniques that require final heat treatment.
These grades are less resistant to corrosion when compared to that of austenitic grades. Their
operating temperatures are often affected by their loss of strength at high temperatures, due to
over-tempering and loss of ductility at sub-zero temperatures.
