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409 Stainless Steel Price - June 2025

409 stainless steel Sheet might be exactly what you need. Widely used in automotive exhausts, industrial setups, and structural applications, it offers a great balance between performance and price.
 
Grade 409 is a titanium-stabilised ferritic stainless steel. Although regarded as a general-purpose chromium stainless steel the almost exclusive application for Grade 409 is automotive exhaust systems. Its applications are those where appearance is a secondary consideration to mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, particularly at high temperatures, and where some weldability is required.
 
The generic grade 409 has now been replaced in some ASTM specifications (notably the flat rolled specification ASTM A240M) by several “sub-grades”, designated S40910, S40920 and S40930.
These have various degrees of stabilisation with titanium, niobium or both titanium and niobium. Any of these may be certified as S40900 (Grade 409). By contrast only standard Grade 409 is listed in ASTM A268M covering tube
 
This grade is often used in applications where appearance is secondary to function. Whether it’s in automotive mufflers, catalytic converter shells, or structural parts exposed to high heat, 409 stainless steel offers an optimal solution where high-temperature strength and budget conscious performance are required.
 
In this blog, we’ll take you through the latest 409 SS sheet prices, technical details, available thicknesses, and where you can use them.
409 Stainless Steel Sheet
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What is 409 Stainless Steel?

409 stainless steel is a ferritic stainless steel stabilized with titanium. It’s designed for:
  • Moderate corrosion resistance
  •  Excellent weldability
  • High resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures
  •  Lower cost compared to 304 or 316 stainless grades
This makes it ideal for automotive and industrial uses.
stainless steel grade 409

Corrosion Resistance

Grade 409 resists atmospheric and exhaust gas corrosion. A light surface rust will form in most atmospheres; this rust retards further corrosion but makes the surface undesirable for decorative applications. The corrosion resistance is about the same as that of 3CR12 and the 12% chromium martensitic grades such as 410, and inferior to the 17% chromium grade 430.

Heat Resistance

Generally, 409 is classified as resistant to scaling in intermittent service up to 815°C and up to 675°C in continuous service, but these temperatures are dependent upon the exact service environment.
 
 

Heat Treatment

1)Annealing

Heat to 790-900°C and air cool. This grade cannot be hardened by thermal treatment.
 

2)Welding

Readily welded but a pre-heat of 150-260°C is recommended. Grade 409 or Grade 430 electrode or filler rods can be used, but AS 1554.6 pre-qualifies welding of 409 with Grade 309 rods or electrodes. These austenitic fillers result in a more ductile weld. Post-weld annealing at 760-815°C improves weld ductility. Post-weld annealing is not required when welding thin sections. Automotive exhaust tubing is typically welded without filler metal (autogenously). All welding must be carried out with minimum heat input to reduce grain growth effects.

Typical Applications

Automotive exhaust systems, including catalytic converters and mufflers.

Specified Properties

The properties for Grade 409 are specified for annealed tubing in ASTM A268M. Compositions of other grades are for coil and sheet in ASTM A240M. Similar but not necessarily identical properties are specified for other products in their respective specifications.
 

Composition Specification (%)

Grade
 
C
Mn
Si
P
S
Cr
Ni
N
Ti
Nb
409
S40900
min.
–
–
–
–
–
10.5
–
 
6x%C
 
max.
0.08
1.00
1.00
0.045
0.030
11.7
0.50
0.75
S40910
min.
–
–
–
–
–
10.5
–
–
6x%C
–
max.
0.03
1.00
1.00
0.040
0.020
11.7
0.50
0.030
0.50
0.17
S40920
min.
–
–
–
–
–
10.5
–
–
0.15 & 8 x (C+N)
–
max.
0.03
1.00
1.00
0.040
0.020
11.7
0.50
0.030
0.50
0.10
S40930
min.
–
–
–
–
–
10.5
–
–
Ti + Nb = (0.08+8) x (C+N)
max.
0.03
1.00
1.00
0.040
0.020
11.7
0.50
0.030
0.75
 

Mechanical Property Specification

Grade
Tensile Strength (MPa)
min.
Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa)
min.
Elongation (% in 50mm) min.
Hardness
Rockwell B (HR B)
max.
Brinell (HB)
max.
409
380
170
20
95
207
These same tensile, yield and elongation limits also apply to the other grades in ASTM A240M. Hardness limits are 88HRB and 179HB maximum for these other grades in flat rolled product.
 

Physical Properties (Typical values in the annealed condition)

Grade
Density (kg/m3)
Elastic Modules (GPa)
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat
Electrical Resistivity
0-100°C
(µm/m/°C)
0-315°C
(µm/m/°C)
0-538°C
(µm/m/°C)
at 100°C (W/m.K)
at 500°C (W/m.K)
0-100°C
(J/kg.K)
(nΩ.m)
409
7700
208
11.0
11.7
12.4
25.8
27.5
460
600
 

Grade Specification Comparison

Grade
UNS
No
Euronorm
Swedish SS
Japanese JIS
No
Name
409
S40900
1.4512
X6CrTi12 / X2CrTi12
–
SUH 409
There are no known standardised international alternatives to the ASTM S40910, S40920 and S40930 grades.
These comparisons are approximate only. The list is intended as a comparison of functionally similar materials not as a schedule of contractual equivalents. If exact equivalents are needed original specifications must be consulted.
 

Possible Alternative Grades

Grade
Why it might be chosen instead of 409
3CR12
Similar corrosion resistance, better weldability and more readily available than 409, particularly in heavy sections. (409 may have better drawability than 3CR12.)
304
Better corrosion resistance and heat resistance but at higher cost.
321
Higher heat resistance than 409 or 304.
Aluminised steel
Lower cost than stainless steel grade 409, but also a lower resistance to exhaust gases.

 

 

Where It's Used ?

Mostly in automotive exhaust systems, industrial ducting, furnaces, and construction parts where a shiny finish isn’t required.
 
In short, 409 SS is a practical stainless steel that balances performance and price—great for high-heat, low-cost, non-decorative uses.

Applications of 409 SS Sheet

  •  Automotive exhaust systems
  •  Mufflers, catalytic converters, and heat shields
  •  Agricultural machinery
  •  Construction and infrastructure
  •  Industrial kitchen equipment and appliances

Why Choose 409 SS ?

  •  Affordable alternative to 304
  •  Sufficient corrosion resistance for mild conditions
  • Great high-temp strength & oxidation resistance
  •  Easy to weld, bend, and form

Packing & Delivery Info :

  •  Sheets are packed in waterproof HDPE or wooden pallets
  • Ready stock is shipped within 1–3 days
  •  Bulk/custom orders take 7–10 days
  •  Coil cuts and custom sizes are available
If you’re sourcing a cost-effective, durable, and weldable stainless steel, 409 SS sheets are a great choice — especially for auto and industrial use. For the best pricing, source directly from stockists or trusted manufacturers.

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