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

Purchase Sheet 301

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

	Annealed	1/4 Hard	1/2 Hard	Full Hard
Physical Properties 301
Density	0.285 lb/in3	0.285 lb/in3	0.285 lb/in3	0.285 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength	85 ksi	140 ksi	170 ksi	210 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength	33 ksi	85 ksi	120 ksi	160 ksi
Shear Strength	60 ksi	91 ksi	110 ksi	120 ksi
Shear Modulus	11,000 ksi	11,000 ksi	11,000 ksi	11,000 ksi
Fatigue Strength	31 ksi	62 ksi	80 ksi	79 ksi
Hardness Rockwell \| Brinell	B82 \| 190	B106 \| 290	B110 \| 350	B115 \| 440
Elongation at Break Percentage	46%	28%	20%	7.4%
Modulus of Elasticity	28,000 ksi	28,000 ksi	28,000 ksi	28,000 ksi
Poisson's Ratio	0.28	0.28	0.28	0.28
Melting Point	2,550-2,590 °F	2,550-2,590 °F	2,550-2,590 °F	2,550-2,590 °F
Specific Heat	1.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F	1.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F	1.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F	1.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity	108 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F	108 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F	108 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F	108 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity	2.4% IACS	2.4% IACS	2.4% IACS	2.4% IACS

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