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Stainless Steel & MIM Powders
Compare nine pressed stainless steel grades and six metal injection molding grades by chemistry, particle profile and powder properties. Choose the forming route first, then use the specifications to prepare a grade-specific enquiry.
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15 gradesPressed PM + MIM
2 processesDifferent density measures
SpecificationsChemistry + powder properties
Batch COAActual shipment results
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Choose pressed PM or metal injection molding before comparing alloy and particle requirements. The specification tables separate the density measures and production conditions that matter to each process.
Pressed stainless steelCompare 9 grades for compacting and sintering.
Metal injection moldingCompare 6 grades, particle profiles and water/gas oxygen limits.
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Product specifications
Compare 15 grades by composition and powder properties. Select a grade to include it in your enquiry.
Product specification limits; actual batch results are provided in the shipment COA.
Bal. / Bal / Balance means the balance of the stated composition or size distribution. “Not specified” marks an empty or unlisted field. A dash (-) is retained from the specification and does not mean zero.
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Pressed stainless steel powders · 9 grades
Start with the alloy chemistry, then compare the sieve profile and powder behaviour for pressing and sintering. Apparent density describes loose powder, while the green-density specification below applies at 600 MPa; neither is the tap-density measure used for MIM.
| Grade | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | Nb | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS304 | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-12.0 | - | - | Not specified | Bal |
| LS316 | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 | - | Not specified | Bal |
| LS304L | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-12.0 | - | - | Not specified | Bal |
| LS316L | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 | - | Not specified | Bal |
| LS410L | 11.5-13.5 | - | - | - | Not specified | Bal |
| LS430L | 16.0-18.0 | - | - | - | Not specified | Bal |
| LS434L | 16.0-18.0 | - | 0.75-1.25 | - | Not specified | Bal |
| LS409L | 10.5-13.5 | - | ≤0.30 | Not specified | 0.3-0.8 | Bal |
| LS201 | 16.0-18.0 | 3.5-5.5 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Bal |
| Grade | S | P | C | Si | Mn | O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS304 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.08 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤0.4 |
| LS316 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.08 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤0.4 |
| LS304L | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤0.4 |
| LS316L | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤0.4 |
| LS410L | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.4 |
| LS430L | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.4 |
| LS434L | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.4 |
| LS409L | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.4 |
| LS201 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.06 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.75 | 5.5-8.0 | ≤0.4 |
| Grade | >150 μm (%) | 45–150 μm (%) | <45 μm (%) | Apparent density (g/cm³) | Green density at 600 MPa (g/cm³) | Flow rate (sec/50 g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS304 | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
| LS316 | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
| LS304L | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
| LS316L | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
| LS410L | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
| LS430L | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
| LS434L | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
| LS409L | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
| LS201 | ≤1% | Bal | ≤50% | 2.6-3.2 | 6.0-6.6 | 23-40 |
LS409L: the specification identifies Nb as 0.3–0.8%, although the original layout places it under the Cu heading. It is shown separately as niobium here; no copper value is specified. Nb values for other grades are not specified in this table.
Metal injection molding powders · 6 grades
Select the alloy and particle profile together with the intended feedstock, debinding and sintering process. These powders specify tap density and D50; the oxygen limits are different for water-atomized and gas-atomized powder and must be matched to the requested production route.
| Grade | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | Nb | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT304-J | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-12.0 | - | - | - | Bal. |
| LT304L | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-12.0 | - | - | - | Bal. |
| LT316L | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 | - | - | Bal. |
| LT17-4PH | 15.5-17.5 | 3.0-5.0 | - | 3.0-5.0 | 0.15-0.45 | Bal. |
| LT440C | 16.0-18.0 | ≤0.5 | - | - | - | Bal. |
| LTFe-2Ni | - | 1.8-2.2 | - | Not specified | - | Bal. |
| Grade | C | Si | Mn |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT304-J | ≤0.08 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.0 |
| LT304L | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.0 |
| LT316L | ≤0.03 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.0 |
| LT17-4PH | ≤0.07 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 |
| LT440C | 1.0-1.2 | 0.7-0.9 | ≤1.0 |
| LTFe-2Ni | 0.4-0.6 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 |
| Grade | Particle size (mesh) | Tap density (g/cm³) | D50 (μm) | Oxygen — water atomized (ppm) | Oxygen — gas atomized (ppm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT304-J | -300, -400, -500 | ≥4.5 | 8-12 | ≤4000 | ≤800 |
| LT304L | -500 | ≥4.5 | 8-12 | ≤4000 | ≤800 |
| LT316L | -500 | ≥4.5 | 8-12 | ≤4000 | ≤800 |
| LT17-4PH | -500 | ≥4.5 | 8-12 | ≤4000 | ≤800 |
| LT440C | -500 | ≥4.5 | 8-12 | ≤4000 | ≤800 |
| LTFe-2Ni | -500 | ≥4.5 | 8-12 | ≤4000 | ≤800 |
Water-atomized oxygen limit: ≤4000 ppm. Gas-atomized oxygen limit: ≤800 ppm. The Cu value for LTFe-2Ni is not specified in the source table.
Complete atomization routes.
The catalogue documents these three atomization routes. They are shown here for process comparison; the applicable route and finishing branch must be confirmed for the selected alloy and grade.
Gas-atomized powder
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- Melting
- Gas atomization
- Screening
- Batch blending
- Finished powder
Combined water and gas atomization
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- Melting
- Combined water and gas atomization
- Wet magnetic separation
- Dewatering
- Drying
After drying: two alternative finishing paths
Direct screening and blending
- Screening
- Batch blending
- Finished powder
Use the applicable finishing path for the selected powder. The two paths are alternatives.
High-pressure water-atomized powder
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Feed materials
Alloy
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- Melting
- High-pressure water atomization
- Wet magnetic separation
- Dewatering
- Drying
- Cooling
- Magnetic separation
- Screening
- Batch blending
- Finished powder
Production sequence: catalogue, printed pages 12–15. Process steps are shown separately from product qualification and batch release. Actual batch results follow the COA.
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