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Stainless Steel 301 Product Guide
Applications | Stainless 301 Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances
Overview
Known for high strength, high ductility, and excellent corrosion resistance, this material is popular for a wide range of applications. It is typically used for aircraft structures, marine components, trailer bodies, architectural components, auto trim, wheel parts, utensils and tablewear, and conveyor components.
Common Trade Names
UNS S30100, AISI 301, Alloy 301, austenitic stainless steel
Other Resources
Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports
Products
Applications
- Aircraft structures
- Marine components
- Trailer bodies
- Architectural bodies
- Auto trim
- Wheel parts
- Utensils and tablewear
- Conveyor components
Stainless Steel 301 Specifications
ASTM |
|---|
| A240 |
| A666 |
| Mechanical Information H01 | |||
| Density | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Tensile Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.285 lb/in3 | 125,000 psi | 75,000 psi |
| Metric | 7.89 g/cc | 862 MPa | 517 MPa |
| Mechanical Information H01 | |||
| Melting Point | Elongation at break percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 2,250-2,590 F | 25 | |
| Metric | 1,399-1,421 C | ||
| Mechanical Information H02 | |||
| Density | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Tensile Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.285 lb/in3 | 150,000 psi | 110,000 psi |
| Metric | 7.89 g/cc | 1,030 MPa | 758 MPa |
| Mechanical Information H02 | |||
| Melting Point | Elongation at break percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 2,250-2,590 F | 15 | |
| Metric | 1,399-1,421 C | ||
| Mechanical Information H04 | |||
| Density | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Tensile Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.285 lb/in3 | 185,000 psi | 140,000 psi |
| Metric | 7.89 g/cc | 1,280 MPa | 965 MPa |
| Mechanical Information H04 | |||
| Melting Point | Elongation at break percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 2,250-2,590 F | 8 | |
| Metric | 1,399-1,421 C | ||
|
Chemistry Information
|
|
Element |
Percentage |
| C | 0.15 max |
| Mn | 2 max |
| P | 0.045 max |
| S | 0.03 max |
| Si | 1 max |
| Cr | 16 - 18 |
| Ni | 6 - 8 |
| N | 0.1 max |