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430 Stainless Steel Thermal Conductivity

Gangsteel produces 430 stainless steel with consistent thermal conductivity that fully complies with the leading international standards. We can manufacture to any of the following major specifications to meet your exact project requirements:

  • JIS G4305 SUS430(Japan)
  • ASTM A240 Type 430(USA)
  • EN 10088-2 1.4016 / X6Cr17(Europe)
  • DIN EN 1.4016(Germany)
  • GB/T 3280 10Cr17 / 1Cr17(China)
  • BS 1449 430S17(United Kingdom)
  • ISO 4954 X6Cr17(International)

Thermal Conductivity of 430 Stainless Steel

430 stainless steel (AISI 430 / UNS S43000) is a ferritic grade that offers significantly higher thermal conductivity than austenitic grades such as 304 or 316. This property makes it particularly suitable for heat exchangers, appliances, and thermal management components.

Thermal Conductivity Values (Annealed Condition):

Temperature (°C)

Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)

20–100

26.0 – 26.5

100–200

26.5 – 27.0

200–300

27.0 – 27.5

300–400

27.5 – 28.0

400–500

28.0 – 28.5

These values are typical and consistent across all major standards (ASTM A240, JIS G4305, EN 10088-2, GB/T 3280, etc.). The thermal conductivity of 430 is approximately 60–70% higher than austenitic stainless steels (e.g., 304 is ~16 W/m·K at room temperature), which reduces thermal gradients and improves heat dissipation.

Why Thermal Conductivity Matters for 430

  • Excellent heat transfer in appliances, heat exchangers, and radiant tubes
  • Lower thermal expansion (10.5 × 10⁻⁶/°C) compared to austenitics, minimizing distortion
  • Ideal for applications requiring rapid heating or cooling without warping

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Gangsteel guarantees every batch meets or exceeds the physical property requirements of the chosen standard, with full mill test certificates provided. If you need thermal conductivity data at specific temperatures, for cold-worked tempers, or custom testing, contact our technical team for details.

 

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