Jindal SS 430 Sheet: Ferritic Stainless (16% Cr): Composition, Properties, Price & Supply
UNS S43000 is Jindal-standard ferritic stainless steel, 16–18% chromium, no molybdenum, and essentially nickel-free (type 430, EN 1.4016). Being ferritic, it stays magnetic in every condition. It ranks among the more economical stainless grades and delivers a bright, decorative finish. It handles mild atmospheric exposure, indoor use, fresh water and nitric acid well, but it isn't built for chloride or marine environments. For wet, coastal or aggressive-corrosive duty, 304 is the better choice. Typical applications include appliance and automotive trim, non-corrosive kitchen equipment, utensils and dish covers, LPG shells, decorative interior panels and signage.
This page lays out the full composition, mechanical and physical data for 430 stainless steel sheet, along with honest magnetic and rust guidance, available forms, finishes such as BA, an indicative rate and how to buy genuine Jindal material.
Relinox Stainless is an MoU partner of Jindal Stainless (JSL), India's largest producer of stainless flat products. It isn't Jindal SAW, JSW Steel or Jindal Steel & Power (JSPL), which deal in carbon steel and pipes, and it's not SAIL Salem either. SS 430 sits on the core verified-Jindal grade set. That's why we supply genuine JSL-melted jindal ss 430 sheet, coil, patta and circle, each backed by mill test certificates. No re-rolled bazaar stock here.
By the Relinox Technical Team, Jindal Stainless MoU Partner, based at Ajmeri Gate, one of Delhi's main stainless steel markets.
What is SS 430 stainless steel?
SS 430 (also written grade 430, AISI 430, type 430, 430 SS or 430 stainless steel) sits at the entry level of ferritic stainless steels and serves as the reference "chromium stainless." It runs around 16-18% chromium, with no molybdenum and next to no nickel. That mix makes it the cheapest of the common stainless grades. It also gives the metal a bright decorative finish, and it stays magnetic no matter what condition it's in. You can't harden it by heat treatment, so it's used in the annealed condition, full stop. Grade 430 fits where appearance, formability and mild-corrosion resistance carry weight and budget is tight: appliance and automotive trim, non-corrosive kitchen equipment, utensils, decorative interior cladding, signage. Chlorides, salt air and wet acids are another matter entirely, and this grade has no business there. Full designations, composition, properties and supply follow.
Designations & equivalents (UNS S43000 / EN 1.4016)
The standard designations for this grade turn up under several names: UNS S43000, EN 1.4016, X6Cr17, or just the 430 equivalent grade. Here's how they line up. In India, grade 430 falls under IS 6911, which governs stainless sheet, strip and plate, though the mill test certificate is what actually confirms the exact grade symbol.
| Designation system | Grade 430 |
|---|---|
| AISI / common | SS 430 · AISI 430 · Type 430 · 430 SS |
| UNS | S43000 |
| EN / European | EN 1.4016 · X6Cr17 |
| Indian Standard | Per IS 6911 |
| Family | Ferritic, basic 16–18% Cr, non-molybdenum, essentially nickel-free chromium stainless |
430 stainless steel composition (UNS S43000)
The 430 stainless steel composition below uses the standard published limits per ASTM A240 for type 430 (UNS S43000), see the ASTM A240 standard and IS 6911 standard. The defining point of this ss 430 chemical composition, the 430 grade composition % buyers look up, is the 16–18% chromium with no molybdenum and only residual nickel. That high chromium with no nickel is exactly what gives 430 its economy, its magnetism and its decorative appearance.
| Element | Min % | Max % |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | — | 0.12 |
| Manganese (Mn) | — | 1.00 |
| Silicon (Si) | — | 1.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) | — | 0.040 |
| Sulphur (S) | — | 0.030 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 16.0 | 18.0 |
| Nickel (Ni) | — | 0.75 |
Values are percentage by weight, per ASTM A240. The exact heat analysis for your material gets confirmed on the mill test certificate (MTC) that ships with the material, and we can share it against your indent.
SS 430 mechanical & physical properties
The ss 430 properties listed below are the annealed-condition minimums set out in ASTM A240 for type 430 sheet, strip and plate. Tensile strength, yield, elongation and hardness in the annealed state make up these 430 mechanical properties, and they're the numbers you specify against your indent. Since 430 is ferritic, heat treatment won't harden it. So these figures are the ones you actually work with.
| Property (annealed, per ASTM A240) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength, min | ≥ 450 MPa |
| Yield strength (0.2% proof), min | ≥ 205 MPa |
| Elongation, min | ≥ 22% |
| Hardness, max (annealed) | ≤ 183 HBW / ≤ 89 HRB |
For ss 430 density, 430 melting point and the 430 hardness figure as physical constants, plus the common is ss 430 magnetic / 430 stainless magnetic or not question, check the physical table. These are the 430 physical properties most often specified. 430 is ferritic. Low thermal expansion, good oxidation resistance to about 815 °C intermittent, that combination comes with the territory.
| Physical property | 430 value |
|---|---|
| Density | ≈ 7.70–7.75 g/cm³ |
| Melting range | ≈ 1425–1510 °C |
| Magnetic response | Yes, magnetic in annealed and all conditions |
| Thermal expansion | Low (ferritic) |
| Max oxidation temperature | ≈ 815 °C intermittent |
| Hardness (annealed) | ≤ 183 HBW / ≤ 89 HRB |
Is 430 magnetic? Corrosion & rust resistance
On the is ss 430 magnetic question: yes. Ferritic stainless stays ferromagnetic in every condition, so a magnet sticks firmly to 430. Compare that to the essentially non-magnetic austenitic grades such as 304. Now for ss 430 corrosion resistance, be realistic about it. With 16–18% chromium but no molybdenum and no intentional nickel, 430 offers good resistance to mild atmospheric exposure, indoor environments, fresh water, nitric acid and mildly oxidising media. Still, it falls short of 304 in overall corrosion resistance. As for the common does 430 rust / 430 rust resistance question, an uncoated 430 surface can stain or surface-rust in chloride, coastal, marine or aggressive wet service. This isn't a chloride or marine grade. For those duties, step up to 304 or 316.
430 works well when appearance, formability, magnetism and cost matter and the setting is mild or indoor. Reach for an austenitic grade instead once wet corrosion, salt or food-processing chemistry enters the picture.
SS 430 vs 304 & nearby grades: quick guidance
The ss 430 vs 304 question, also asked as 430 vs 304 stainless or the difference 304 and 430, really comes down to one trade-off: 430 is the cheap, magnetic, decorative ferritic grade built for mild indoor use; 304 is the nickel-bearing austenitic grade you reach for when food contact, moisture or corrosion enter the picture. That's the short version. For the full breakdown, check the dedicated SS 304 vs 430, full comparison page, along with the 304 austenitic grade page.
For the nearby-grade questions, ss 430 vs 202, 430 vs 201, 430 vs 439 and 430 vs 410, here's the short version: 202 and 201 are 200-series austenitics, non-magnetic, with manganese swapped in for a cheaper mix. 439 is stabilised, welds better, and resists corrosion more than a plain ferritic would. 410 hardens; it's a martensitic. See the ferritic 439 / 441 / 436 sheets for that family, then the Mo-bearing 444 ferritic, the 410 stainless grade, the 202 economy grade, and SS 201 for the rest of these entities.
Applications of grade 430
Grade 430 makes sense wherever you need a bright, formable, magnetic stainless steel for mild service at low cost. Typical ss 430 applications and 430 uses cover automotive and appliance trim, non-corrosive kitchen equipment (430 for kitchen panelling, splashbacks and dry contact parts), utensils and dish-covers, LPG cylinder shells, decorative interior panels and cladding, and signage backing. Think of it as a decorative and trim grade, not one meant for wet-process work.
Kitchen equipment covers panelling, splashbacks and non-corrosive dry-service parts. See kitchen equipment.
Utensils and kitchenware includes dish-covers, utensil bodies and blanks. See utensils & kitchenware.
For automotive and railway trim, think appliance and vehicle decorative trim. See automotive / railway trim.
Wall cladding and interiors takes in decorative interior panels and cladding. See wall cladding & interiors.
Elevators and lifts. Decorative lift-cabin and cladding panels fall under this one. See elevators & lifts.
- Signage & letters, signage backing and lettering → signage & letters
Since it's used for dry, decorative and appliance food-contact and utensil parts, 430 is used there. For wet, acidic or heavy-duty food processing, though, 304 is preferred over 430. Pick the grade to the duty.
Forms, sizes & finishes
We supply ss 430 sheet along with 430 plate, 430 coil, ss 430 patta / 430 patti (strip) and 430 circle (utensil blanks), all cut from genuine Jindal base material. For full details, see the stainless steel sheets (product pillar), SS plates, SS coils, 430 patta / patti strips and SS circles (utensil blanks) pages. Standard Indian market sizes apply, including the ss 430 sheet 8x4 (also written 4x8, 1250x2500), plus 4x10 and 5x10. On ss 430 finish options, it's commonly stocked as 430 2B (cold-rolled), 430 No.4 / hairline, 430 BA / 430 bright annealed and 430 BA mirror base for decorative work, and availability depends on the mill and on job-work scheduling.
| Form | Finish | Standard size (mm / ft) | Thickness (mm + gauge) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet | 2B, BA, No.4 / hairline, mirror base | 1250×2500 (8×4) | Confirmed on request / against indent |
| Sheet | 2B, BA, No.4 | 1250×3050 (4×10) | Confirmed on request / against indent |
| Sheet / plate | 2B, BA | 1500×3000 (5×10) | Confirmed on request / against indent |
| Coil / patta / strip / circle | 2B / BA | Slit / blanked to size | Confirmed on request / against indent |
On 430 thickness mm and 430 gauge ranges, standard market stock runs roughly 0.3–12 mm+, and the exact stocked range gets confirmed against your indent, see the sheet sizes & gauge chart. Need ss 430 sheet weight, 430 sheet weight per kg or the 8x4 430 weight for a given size and thickness? Use the SS sheet weight calculator alongside the SS sheet weight chart (kg). Cutting and shearing job-work can be arranged to cut-to-size.
Standards & mill conformance
That's the backbone of every number on this page: Jindal 430 ASTM A240 and 430 IS 6911 spec conformance. Jindal Stainless supplies 430 sheet, strip, plate and coil to meet ASTM A240 / A240M and IS 6911. Each shipment carries a mill test certificate (MTC), confirming the heat analysis and mechanical results. Want to know what each specification actually covers? Check the ASTM A240 standard and IS 6911 standard pages. On ss 430 mtc, 430 test certificate, genuine jindal 430 and related questions: the MTC ships with dispatch, so request a copy against your indent, or visit our mill test certificates (quality) page.
SS 430 sheet price per kg (indicative)
Stainless prices move daily, so we don't print a fixed rate here. 430 is a nickel-free ferritic grade, which makes it one of the more economical stainless options, the ss 430 sheet price typically sits well below 304. Even so, the 430 ss sheet price per kg still depends on chromium and LME movement, finish, thickness, quantity and freight.
For an indicative 430 stainless steel price, 430 sheet rate, ss 430 rate today, 430 patta rate, ss 430 sheet dealer price list or 430 stockist rate list, check the dated indicative ₹/kg price list, or send your requirement through the RFQ form to confirm the current rate for your grade, size and quantity. No fixed price list gets printed here, by design. Rates get confirmed on RFQ, so you always walk away with a live figure.
| Price factor | Effect on 430 rate |
|---|---|
| Alloy content | Nickel-free ferritic, typically the cheapest of the common stainless grades |
| Chromium / LME movement | Base metal cost tracks the daily market |
| Thickness & gauge | Thinner cold-rolled sheet costs more per kg to process |
| Finish | BA, No.4 and mirror base typically above plain 2B |
| Quantity | Full-coil / bulk indents priced keener than part-sheets |
| Freight | Delivered rate varies by destination from Delhi |
For the ss 430 hsn code and 430 gst rate, check the HSN & GST codes for SS sheet, invoices we issue are GST-compliant.
Why buy SS 430 from Relinox
Relinox Stainless is a jindal ss 430 sheet supplier and an authorized MoU channel partner, and it stocks genuine JSL-melted jindal 430 stainless rather than re-rolled bazaar material. Fabricators and OEMs come to us looking for an ss 430 sheet supplier, a distributor, a stockist, a dealer, a trader or a wholesaler. Others are searching for a 430 stainless steel sheet supplier in india, in delhi, or simply near me. Need a jindal 430 sheet price for a resale indent, or just a single sheet cut to size? Send the requirement over and we'll confirm the current rate. We work as a distributor and stockist of genuine Jindal flat product; we aren't a steel mill. Our base is Ajmeri Gate, one of Delhi's main stainless steel markets, and we dispatch across India. Buyers in the capital can check our SS sheet dealer in Delhi page as well.
Every dispatch carries the mill test certificate confirming conformance to ASTM A240 / IS 6911 as produced by Jindal Stainless. Get today's 430 rate (with MTC), send your requirement on the RFQ form. More on the partnership: Jindal MoU partnership (trust).
Related grades & resources
- Ferritic grades compared: 409M vs 430 vs 439/441, the nickel-free family in one decision guide
- Grade pages: 304 austenitic step-up grade · ferritic 439 / 441 / 436 sheets · Mo-bearing 444 ferritic · 410 stainless grade · 202 economy grade · SS 201 · Guide: SS 304 vs 430, full comparison · Grades hub: all stainless steel grades.
- Products: stainless steel sheets · SS plates · SS coils · 430 patta / patti strips · SS circles (utensil blanks).
- Applications: kitchen equipment · utensils & kitchenware · automotive / railway trim · wall cladding & interiors · elevators & lifts · signage & letters.
- Standards & tools: ASTM A240 · IS 6911 · SS sheet weight chart (kg) · SS sheet weight calculator · sheet sizes & gauge chart · HSN & GST codes for SS sheet · indicative ₹/kg price list.
Frequently asked questions
What is SS 430 stainless steel?
SS 430 is a basic ferritic stainless steel with 16–18% chromium, carrying essentially no nickel and no molybdenum. It's designated UNS S43000 / EN 1.4016. Cheap to produce, magnetic, and decorative, it gets used in the annealed condition for trim, utensils and interior panels.
Is 430 stainless steel magnetic?
Being ferritic, 430 is magnetic in every condition, so a magnet will stick to it. That's different from the essentially non-magnetic austenitic grades, 304 among them.
Does 430 stainless steel rust?
430 handles mild atmospheric, indoor, fresh-water and nitric-acid service well enough, but it can surface-rust or stain when conditions turn chloride-heavy, coastal or otherwise aggressive and wet. For those situations, move up to 304 or 316.
What is the chemical composition of grade 430?
Chromium runs 16–18%, carbon tops out at 0.12%, and there's no molybdenum in the mix. Nickel is residual only, capped at 0.75%, all per ASTM A240. That combination of high chromium and no nickel is exactly what makes 430 cheap to produce and magnetic.
Is 430 as good as 304?
304 is more resistant to corrosion, but it costs more than 430 and isn't magnetic. For food-grade, wet or corrosive environments, 304 wins out. If the application is mild, indoor and mostly about looks, 430 does the job just fine. Check the full SS 304 vs 430 comparison for the side-by-side.
What is 430 stainless steel used for?
Automotive and appliance trim, non-corrosive kitchen equipment, utensils and dish-covers, LPG cylinder shells, decorative interior panels and cladding, elevator-cabin panels, and BA signage backing.
Is 430 food grade?
It's used for dry, decorative and appliance food-contact and utensil parts. For wet, acidic or heavy-duty food processing, though, 304 wins out over 430.
What is the price of 430 SS sheet per kg?
The 430 rate tracks chromium and LME pricing, along with finish, thickness, quantity and freight. It's a nickel-free ferritic, so it usually ends up the cheapest common stainless grade. Check the indicative price list, and confirm today's rate on the RFQ form.
Is Jindal 430 sheet available in India?
Jindal makes 430 as one of its core flat-product grades, and since we're an MoU partner, we supply genuine JSL-melted material with mill test certificates, shipped pan-India from Delhi.
Do you provide MTC for 430?
Jindal Stainless supplies the material with mill test certificates, confirming heat analysis and mechanical results. Just request a copy against your indent.
What sizes, thicknesses and finishes of 430 are available?
Standard 8x4 (1250×2500), 4x10 (1250×3050) and 5x10 (1500×3000) mm sheets in 2B, BA and No.4 finishes, plus plate, coil, patta and circle. The exact stocked thickness, roughly 0.3–12 mm+, is confirmed on enquiry against your indent.
Do you deliver 430 across India?
Yes. We ship pan-India from our Ajmeri Gate, Delhi base, send your requirement through the RFQ form and we'll quote you with MTC.
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