Stainless Steel 410HT · hardness band
Stainless Steel 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC
Properties of the Q&T 22-26 HRC condition, compared with the other 410HT tempers.
The classic 410HT elevated-temperature condition: pick for steam valve stems, turbine blading and hot bolting where creep/oxidation service to ~650 °C and good toughness matter more than hardness.
What is 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC?
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC is 410HT heat treated to Q&T 22-26 HRC — the classic 410HT elevated-temperature condition: pick for steam valve stems, turbine blading and hot bolting where creep/oxidation service to ~650 °C and good toughness matter more than hardness. 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC has a yield strength of 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) — stronger than 86% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,480°C (2,696 °F). Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Q&T 22-26 HRC is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High electrical conductivity — 3 % IACS, better than 95% of stainless steel grades
- Conducts heat well — 24.9 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 88% of stainless steel grades
- High strength — 585 MPa (84.8 ksi), better than 86% of stainless steel grades
- Easy to machine — 45/100, better than 84% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 42/100, worse than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Difficult to weld — 40/100, worse than 83% of stainless steel grades
- Limited ductility — 20%, worse than 79% of stainless steel grades
- Low fracture toughness — 90 MPa·√m (81.9 ksi·√in), worse than 78% of stainless steel grades
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC properties
Typical room-temperature values for 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC — 15 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 410HT temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the stainless steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,480°C (2,696 °F).
Mechanical16
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC has a yield strength of 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) — stronger than 86% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC is rated for continuous service to 650°C (1,202 °F). It conducts heat at 24.9 W/m·K (14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 88% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 9.9 µm/m·K (5.5 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC conducts electricity at 3 % IACS, better than 95% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (42/100), worse than 90% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC takes about 53 MJ of energy and emits 4.5 kg of CO₂ — less than 67% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 60%.
Manufacturability7
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC's machinability is fair (45/100, better than 84% of stainless steel grades); weldability fair (40/100); formability fair (45/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 410HT tempers and conditions
410HT is also supplied in 5 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 410HT overview.
- AnnealedDefaultPick for machining, forming or as stock to be hardened later; lowest strength, best ductility.300 MPa yield · 155 HB
- Q&T 36-42 HRCPick for wear surfaces, valve seats, cutlery-type and high-strength trim parts; toughness and hot strength are sacrificed, so keep service below ~400 °C.1,035 MPa yield · 40 HRC
- Q&T 26-32 HRCPick for pump/valve shafting, fasteners and general machinery parts needing higher strength with still-acceptable toughness at moderate temperature.760 MPa yield · 29 HRC
- Q&T 22-26 HRCThe classic 410HT elevated-temperature condition: pick for steam valve stems, turbine blading and hot bolting where creep/oxidation service to ~650 °C and good toughness matter more than hardness.585 MPa yield · 24 HRC
- CDPick for close-tolerance shafting and screw-machine bar where extra strength and better surface finish are wanted without heat treatment.550 MPa yield · 200 HB
- N&TPick for large sections and forgings needing uniform moderate strength with good toughness and dimensional stability for hot service.415 MPa yield · 185 HB
Working with 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC
Is 410HT easy to machine?
Machine in the annealed or high-tempered condition with rigid setups, positive rake carbide, ~60–90 m/min and heavy flood coolant; it work-hardens and gums less than austenitics but leaves stringy chips — avoid dwelling to prevent glazing.
Can 410HT be welded?
Weldable with matched 410/410NiMo or austenitic 309/E309L filler; preheat 200–300 °C, keep interpass warm and temper at 650–730 °C after welding to restore ductility, otherwise the martensitic HAZ cracks.
Can 410HT be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form only in the annealed condition with generous radii (limited ductility, high springback); hot work at 1150–1200 °C, stop above 900 °C and always cool slowly or anneal to avoid quench cracks.
What surface finishes work on 410HT?
Takes a fine mechanical polish and hard-chrome or nitride coatings well; passivate in nitric acid after machining, and avoid electroplating hardened low-tempered parts without a post-plate bake (hydrogen embrittlement).
410HT 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C410HT is normally melted/selected to the upper part of the Type 410 carbon range for elevated-temperature strength; some mill practices run 0.15–0.20 % | 0.08 – 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Cr | 11.5 – 13.5 | 12.5 |
| Mn | ≤ 1 | 0.6 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.4 |
| Niresidual/intentional small addition to aid hardenability and toughness | ≤ 0.75 | 0.4 |
| Mooptional in some high-temperature mill practices | ≤ 0.5 | 0.15 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| Fe | balance | — |
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC — frequently asked
What is 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC used for?
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC is typically used for steam turbine blades, pump shafts, valve stems and valve trim, compressor blading, high-temperature bolting and burner and furnace components. In short: heat-treatable martensitic plate.
What is the yield strength of 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC?
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC has a typical yield strength of 585 MPa (84.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 760 MPa (110 ksi) — stronger than 86% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, better than 84% of stainless steel grades). Machine in the annealed or high-tempered condition with rigid setups, positive rake carbide, ~60–90 m/min and heavy flood coolant; it work-hardens and gums less than austenitics but leaves stringy chips — avoid dwelling to prevent glazing.
Can 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (40/100). Weldable with matched 410/410NiMo or austenitic 309/E309L filler; preheat 200–300 °C, keep interpass warm and temper at 650–730 °C after welding to restore ductility, otherwise the martensitic HAZ cracks.
What surface finishes work on 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC?
Takes a fine mechanical polish and hard-chrome or nitride coatings well; passivate in nitric acid after machining, and avoid electroplating hardened low-tempered parts without a post-plate bake (hydrogen embrittlement).
Can 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form only in the annealed condition with generous radii (limited ductility, high springback); hot work at 1150–1200 °C, stop above 900 °C and always cool slowly or anneal to avoid quench cracks.
What is the maximum service temperature of 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC?
410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC is rated for continuous use to about 650°C (1,202 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 410HT Annealed and 410HT-CD?
Annealed is the default condition — pick for machining, forming or as stock to be hardened later; lowest strength, best ductility. CD: pick for close-tolerance shafting and screw-machine bar where extra strength and better surface finish are wanted without heat treatment. Yield strength is 300 MPa in Annealed versus 550 MPa in CD.
Can FabDigit make parts in 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC?
Yes — 410HT Q&T 22-26 HRC is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM A276/A276M — Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes — ASTM International (2023)
- ASTM A479/A479M — Stainless Steel Bars for Boilers and Pressure Vessels — ASTM International (2021)
- ASTM A565/A565M — Martensitic Stainless Steel Bars for High-Temperature Service — ASTM International (2019)
- GB/T 1220 — SAC (2007)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Specialty Handbook — Stainless Steels — ASM International (1994)
- Type 410 stainless steel product data (physical and heat-treatment data) — AK Steel / Outokumpu (2020)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.