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Difference between SS 409 and SS 409M

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Difference between SS 409 and SS 409M

Stainless Steel 409


When high-temperature corrosion resistance and good formability are required, it replaces carbon steels and low alloy steels. Titanium has been added to improve solderability. Common uses include heater tubes, transformer and condenser cases, dry fertilizer spreaders, vehicle exhaust systems such as mufflers, tubing, and pollution control devices, transport containers, and agricultural equipment.


Stainless Steel 409M


SS 409M is a modified variant of SS 409 (the original form), with a carbon content of 0.03 percent. Where increased strength, abrasion resistance, weldability, and slide-ability are required, this substitutes carbon steels and low-alloy steels. It has strong scaling and oxidation resistance at high temperatures, even in sulfur-rich environments. It is used for bulk solids handling in areas/bunkers, transportation, petrochemical, sugar, agricultural, fishing, mining & quarrying, sewage facilities, and general engineering sectors.


Applications of SS 409 & SS409M

409 stainless steel pipes offer a good mix of heat resistance and corrosion resistance, making them excellent for non-corrosive or weakly corrosive applications or situations. Grade SS 409 is used for automobile exhaust pipes and oil equipment because it has exceptional oxidation resistance at high temperatures and good welding efficiency. Alloy 409M is a steel that is primarily utilized in the automobile exhaust sector, although it has also found employment in a variety of other industrial applications. As a result, Alloy 409M Coils are likely to be used in gas heaters and other high-temperature applications. They're also employed in a variety of sectors, including the cement, chemical, and railway industries.

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