X12CrMoS17
1.4104Free-cutting ferritic stainless — AISI 430F equivalent. S 0.15-0.35% + Mo 0.2-0.5% for machinability and slight improvement in pitting resistance. THE ferritic Automatenstahl for CNC screw machines. Used for screws, nuts, bushings, fittings, and automotive components where ferritische Korrosionsbeständigkeit with machinability is needed. Magnetic, not weldable.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AISI | USA | AISI 430F (approximate) | S43020 | REF |
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | X12CrMoS17 / 1.4104 | 1.4104 | 100% |
Sources: ASTM A582, EN 10088-3
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: X12CrMoS17 (EN 10088-3) vs X12CrMoS17 / 1.4104 (EN) (EN 10088-3)
| Element | X12CrMoS17 (EN 10088-3) | X12CrMoS17 / 1.4104 (EN) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | — | 0.08–0.15% | — |
| Si | — | 0–1% | — |
Mechanical properties
Compatibility verdict
X12CrMoS17 and X12CrMoS17 / 1.4104: 100% composition match
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