Standard norms for stainless steel mechanical properties of bars are given in BS 6744:2001 and in ASTM 955-955M.
Concerning Italian norms (DM 09/01/96) refer to FeB44k norms, general term valid for low alloyed carbon steels for which the following is required
| Typical yield strenght | fyk >= 430 N/mm2 |
| Typical rupture strenght | ftk >= 540 N/mm2 |
| Ductility ratio | fy/fyk <= 1,35 |
| Elongation A5 | >=12% |
For BS 6744:2001 the following stainless steels are covered for (EN 10088-1): 1.4301 – 1.4436 – 1.4429 – 1.4462 – 1.4501 – 1.4529
BS 6744:2001 – Table 2, Standard Sizes
