Stainless steel is used in wire mesh where both the properties of steel and resistance to staining and corrosion (by adding chromium, nickel, and other metals) are required. The amounts of carbon, chromium, nickel, and other metals affect other characteristics including corrosion resistance, and ease of welding and forming.
Alloy / Number | Cr | Ni | C | Mn Max. | Si Max. | P Max. | S. Max. | Other Elements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Mesh | 18.0 - 20.0 | 8.0 - 11.0 | 0.08 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | ... |
| 304L Stainless Steel Mesh | 18.0 - 20.0 | 8.0 - 11.0 | 0.03 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | ... |
| 309 Stainless Steel Mesh | 22.0 - 24.0 | 12.0 - 15.0 | 0.20 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | ... |
| 310 Stainless Steel Mesh | 24.0 - 26.0 | 19.0 - 22.0 | 0.25 Max. | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.03 | ... |
| 314 Stainless Steel Mesh | 23.0 - 26.0 | 19.0 - 22.0 | 0.25 Max. | 2.0 | 1.5 - 3.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | ... |
| 316 Stainless Steel Mesh | 16.0 - 18.0 | 10.0 - 14.0 | 0.08 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | Mo 2.0 - 3.0 |
| 316L Stainless Steel Mesh | 16.0 - 18.0 | 10.0 - 14.0 | 0.03 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | Mo 2.0 - 3.0 |
| 317 Stainless Steel Mesh | 18.0 - 20.0 | 11.0 - 15.0 | 0.08 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | Mo 3.0 - 4.0 |
| 321 Stainless Steel Mesh | 17.0 - 19.0 | 9.0 - 12.0 | 0.08 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | Ti 5xC Min. |
| 330 Stainless Steel Mesh | 14.0 - 16.0 | 35.0 - 37.0 | 0.25 Max. | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 347 Stainless Steel Mesh | 17.0 - 19.0 | 9.0 - 13.0 | 0.08 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | Cb+Ta 10xC Min. |
| 410 Stainless Steel Mesh | 11.5 - 13.5 | ... | 0.15 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | ... |
| 430 Stainless Steel Mesh | 14.0 - 18.0 | ... | 0.12 Max. | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | ... |
| 17-7 PH® Stainless Steel Mesh | 16.0 - 18.0 | 6.50 - 7.75 | 0.09 Max. | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 | Al 0.75 - 1.50 |
| AL-6XN® | 20.0 - 22.0 | 23.5 - 25.5 | 0.03 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.04 | 0.03 | Mo 6.0 - 7.0 Fe rem. |
| Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Mesh | 21.0 - 23.0 | 4.5 - 6.5 | 0.03 Max. | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.02 | Mo 2.5 - 3.5 N 0.08 - 0.20 |
Austentic Stainless Steels
Austentic stainless steels have high ductility, low yield stress and relatively high ultimate tensile strength when compared with a typical carbon steel.
Typical Physical Properties, annealed condition
Resistance to various classes of environments