Stainless Steel 1.4600
EN 1.4600
1.4600 (X2CrMnNiTi12) is a titanium-stabilized 12% Cr ferritic stainless in which manganese partially replaces nickel, giving an economical, mildly corrosion-resistant sheet product.
Reference datasheet — 1.4600 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.
1.4600 tempers and conditions
1.4600 is supplied in one standard condition, TR/CW.
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways 1.4600 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
1D | Hot rolled, annealed, pickled plate/coil | Surface finish |
1E/2E | Hot or cold rolled, heat treated, mechanically descaled | Surface finish |
2BDefault | Cold rolled, annealed, pickled, skin passed | Surface finish |
2D | Cold rolled, annealed, pickled | Surface finish |
2R/BA | 2R | Surface finish |
What is 1.4600?
1.4600 (X2CrMnNiTi12) is a titanium-stabilized 12% Cr ferritic stainless in which manganese partially replaces nickel, giving an economical, mildly corrosion-resistant sheet product. It is chosen for cost-driven, low-severity parts and is supplied as 2B, 2D and 2R/BA cold-rolled sheet, 1D and 1E/2E hot-rolled material and TR/CW temper strip, with 310 MPa yield, 470 MPa tensile, 25% elongation and 155 HB (81 HRB). A PREN of only 11–12 rules out chloride or unpainted outdoor exposure, drawability is below austenitic 304, and service is limited to about 600 °C. A stabilized 17–18% Cr ferritic is the nearest step up. 1.4600 has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F). 1.4600 has a yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) — weaker than 68% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 220 GPa (31.9 Msi).
What is 1.4600 used for?
- automotive exhaust brackets
- household appliance panels
- low-corrosion structural parts
- trim components
Advantages
- Easy to machine — 55/100, better than 94% of stainless steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 25 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of stainless steel grades
- Low embodied carbon — 3.5 kg CO₂/kg, better than 88% of stainless steel grades
- High electrical conductivity — 2.9 % IACS, better than 87% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 35/100, worse than 97% of stainless steel grades
- Hard to polish — 55/100, worse than 89% of stainless steel grades
- Low fracture toughness — 70 MPa·√m (63.7 ksi·√in), worse than 83% of stainless steel grades
1.4600 properties
Typical room-temperature values; bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
1.4600 has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F).
Mechanical16
1.4600 has a yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) — weaker than 68% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 220 GPa (31.9 Msi).
Thermal6
1.4600 is rated for continuous service to 600°C (1,112 °F). It conducts heat at 25 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 93% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 10.5 µm/m·K (5.83 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
1.4600 conducts electricity at 2.9 % IACS, better than 87% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (35/100), worse than 97% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 1.4600 takes about 50 MJ of energy and emits 3.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 80% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 60%.
Manufacturability7
1.4600's machinability is good (55/100, better than 94% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (78/100); formability good (62/100).
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. 1.4600 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with 1.4600
Is 1.4600 easy to machine?
Machines like a soft 12Cr ferritic — sharp positive-rake tools, rigid setups and generous coolant to avoid built-up edge and work-hardened skins; roughly 60 % of AISI 1212 speed.
Can 1.4600 be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/resistance methods with 308L/309L or matching Ti-stabilized filler; keep heat input low and interpass below ~150 °C to limit HAZ grain coarsening, no post-weld anneal normally needed thanks to Ti stabilization.
Can 1.4600 be formed, bent or molded?
Good bending and roll forming in thin gauges with generous bend radii (≥1t) and roping avoided by cross-rolled blanks; deep drawing is limited compared with austenitic 304.
1.4600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cextra-low carbon | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| Mnpartial nickel substitute | 1 – 2 | 1.5 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Cr | 10.5 – 12.5 | 11.5 |
| Nitoughness addition | 0.3 – 1 | 0.6 |
| N | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Tistabilizer, typically ≥4×(C+N)+0.15 | 0.15 – 0.8 | 0.35 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on 1.4600?
Cannot be anodized; passivate or electropolish for cleanliness, or shot-blast/phosphate and paint for outdoor use where the 11–12 PREN is insufficient.
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 1.4600 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- X2CrMnNiTi12
How much does 1.4600 cost?
1.4600 is a standard-cost stainless steel ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
1.4600 — frequently asked
What is 1.4600 used for?
1.4600 is typically used for automotive exhaust brackets, household appliance panels, low-corrosion structural parts and trim components. In short: low-cost stabilized ferritic; welds without post-weld anneal; mild corrosion service only.
What is the yield strength of 1.4600?
1.4600 has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) and a tensile strength of 470 MPa (68.2 ksi) — weaker than 68% of stainless steel grades.
Is 1.4600 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, better than 94% of stainless steel grades). Machines like a soft 12Cr ferritic — sharp positive-rake tools, rigid setups and generous coolant to avoid built-up edge and work-hardened skins; roughly 60 % of AISI 1212 speed.
Can 1.4600 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (78/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/resistance methods with 308L/309L or matching Ti-stabilized filler; keep heat input low and interpass below ~150 °C to limit HAZ grain coarsening, no post-weld anneal normally needed thanks to Ti stabilization.
What surface finishes work on 1.4600?
Cannot be anodized; passivate or electropolish for cleanliness, or shot-blast/phosphate and paint for outdoor use where the 11–12 PREN is insufficient.
Can 1.4600 be formed, bent or molded?
Good bending and roll forming in thin gauges with generous bend radii (≥1t) and roping avoided by cross-rolled blanks; deep drawing is limited compared with austenitic 304.
What is the maximum service temperature of 1.4600?
1.4600 is rated for continuous use to about 600°C (1,112 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
How much does 1.4600 cost?
1.4600 is a standard-cost stainless steel ($$), 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 for general purposes — CEN (2014)
- EN 10088-1 Stainless steels — List of stainless steels — CEN (2014)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Ferritic 12 % Cr stainless steel sheet datasheets (1.4003 / 1.4512 family) — Outokumpu / Aperam (2023)
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.