Stainless Steel 1.4062
EN 1.4062 · UNS S32202
EN 1.4062 (X2CrNiN22-2) is a molybdenum-free lean duplex stainless that reaches 550 MPa yield and 750 MPa tensile with 35 % elongation through its ferrite/austenite structure and nitrogen alloying rather than high nickel content.
Reference datasheet — 1.4062 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
1.4062 tempers and conditions
1.4062 is supplied in one standard condition, CD.
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways 1.4062 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
SA-BAR | Solution annealed bar/rod | Supply form |
W-TUBE | Welded tube/pipe, solution annealed | Supply form |
C-2BDefault | +C | Surface finish |
H-1D | +H | Surface finish |
What is 1.4062?
EN 1.4062 (X2CrNiN22-2) is a molybdenum-free lean duplex stainless that reaches 550 MPa yield and 750 MPa tensile with 35 % elongation through its ferrite/austenite structure and nitrogen alloying rather than high nickel content. Engineers specify it as a lower-cost, higher-strength substitute for 304 and 316 in structural and containment work, supplied as 2B cold-rolled sheet, 1D hot-rolled plate, solution-annealed and cold-drawn bar, and welded tube. Without molybdenum, chloride pitting resistance (score 63) sits below 2205 and service is limited to about 250 °C; step up to 1.4362 or 1.4462 for harder chloride exposure. 1.4062 has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F). 1.4062 has a yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — stronger than 83% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 35% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
What is 1.4062 used for?
- structural panels
- tanks
- transport equipment
- architectural elements
Advantages
- High strength — 550 MPa (79.8 ksi), better than 83% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 250°C (482 °F), worse than 99% of stainless steel grades
1.4062 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4062 has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F).
Mechanical17
1.4062 has a yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — stronger than 83% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 35% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4062 is rated for continuous service to 250°C (482 °F). It conducts heat at 15 W/m·K (8.67 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 59% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 13 µm/m·K (7.22 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.4062 conducts electricity at 2.2 % IACS, worse than 61% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (62/100), worse than 52% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4062 takes about 50 MJ of energy and emits 4.4 kg of CO₂ — less than 80% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 70%.
Manufacturability7
1.4062's machinability is fair (35/100, better than 51% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability fair (45/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the stainless steel family
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade FabDigit runs. 1.4062 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 1.4062
Is 1.4062 easy to machine?
Machines like 2205 but slightly easier: use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, ~25–35% lower cutting speed than 304, heavy feed to cut under the work-hardened layer, and copious coolant.
Can 1.4062 be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SAW with 2209 or matching lean-duplex filler and Ar+~2%N2 backing; keep heat input ~0.5–2.5 kJ/mm and interpass below ~150 °C to hold the ferrite/austenite balance; no PWHT required.
Can 1.4062 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms well but needs roughly twice the press force of 304 and generous overbend for springback; hot form at 950–1200 °C followed by full solution anneal at 950–1050 °C with rapid water quench.
1.4062 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Clow carbon for intergranular corrosion resistance | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.4 |
| Mnpartial nickel substitute, raises N solubility | ≤ 2 | 1.5 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | — |
| Cr | 21.5 – 24 | 22.5 |
| Nilean nickel content is the cost advantage | 1 – 2.9 | 2 |
| Naustenite stabiliser, boosts strength and pitting resistance | 0.16 – 0.28 | 0.21 |
| Moresidual only — grade is molybdenum-free by design | ≤ 0.45 | — |
| Curesidual | ≤ 0.45 | — |
| Fe | balance | — |
What surface finishes work on 1.4062?
Pickle and passivate after welding or hot work to remove heat tint; brushed, 2B and mirror-polished architectural finishes are all achievable; never anodize — electropolish for optimum corrosion performance.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on stainless steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Passivation
Organic Coating
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Stainless Steel 1.4062 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- S32202
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- X2CrNiN22-2
How much does 1.4062 cost?
1.4062 is a standard-cost stainless steel ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
1.4062 — frequently asked
What is 1.4062 used for?
1.4062 is typically used for structural panels, tanks, transport equipment and architectural elements. In short: molybdenum-free lean duplex; lower-cost 304 replacement; roughly twice 304 yield.
What is the yield strength of 1.4062?
1.4062 has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 750 MPa (109 ksi) — stronger than 83% of stainless steel grades.
Is 1.4062 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (35/100, better than 51% of stainless steel grades). Machines like 2205 but slightly easier: use rigid setups, sharp positive-rake carbide, ~25–35% lower cutting speed than 304, heavy feed to cut under the work-hardened layer, and copious coolant.
Can 1.4062 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SAW with 2209 or matching lean-duplex filler and Ar+~2%N2 backing; keep heat input ~0.5–2.5 kJ/mm and interpass below ~150 °C to hold the ferrite/austenite balance; no PWHT required.
What surface finishes work on 1.4062?
Pickle and passivate after welding or hot work to remove heat tint; brushed, 2B and mirror-polished architectural finishes are all achievable; never anodize — electropolish for optimum corrosion performance.
Can 1.4062 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms well but needs roughly twice the press force of 304 and generous overbend for springback; hot form at 950–1200 °C followed by full solution anneal at 950–1050 °C with rapid water quench.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4062?
1.4062 is rated for continuous use to about 250°C (482 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does 1.4062 cost?
1.4062 is a standard-cost stainless steel ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- EN 10088-2: Stainless steels — Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip — CEN (2014)
- EN 10088-1: Stainless steels — List of stainless steels — CEN (2014)
- ASTM A240/A240M (UNS S32202) — ASTM International (2022)
- Lean duplex 2202 / LDX-type stainless steel datasheets — Outokumpu / Acerinox (2023)
- Practical Guidelines for the Fabrication of Duplex Stainless Steels — IMOA (2014)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.