ATI 412 alloy is a low carbon, nickel containing, dual phase 12% Cr stainless steel. It is intended to be a low cost stainless steel which can replace carbon steels in certain applications and provide improved performance. Because of its dual phase microstructure, which consists of alternating layers of ferrite and low carbon martensite, ATI 412 alloy has superior toughness when compared to fully ferritic stainless steel alloys. The high strength and corrosion resistance of ATI 412 alloy often allow a significant weight savings to be realized when it is used in place of carbon steel.

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Some current and potential applications of ATI 412 alloy are: rail cars, coal handling equipment, sugar processing equipment, mining equipment, storage bins and hoppers, and bus frames.