301 Stainless Steel Sheet
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301 stainless steel sheet is a popular choice for many applications. It is available in several different tempers, sizes, and conditions, and offers good resistance to atmospheric corrosion. This grade is typically used in parts requiring high strength and a bright, attractive surface. It is not suited for use in applications requiring extremely high temperatures.
301 stainless steel sheet is capable of being cold worked to reduce its tensile strength. In its annealed condition, it has a yield strength of 758 MPa. In cold-worked condition, this strength rises to 1,276 MPa. The resulting high strength makes it suitable for use in colder applications, such as structural applications.
Type 301 stainless steel properties is a high-strength austenitic grade that has excellent corrosion and heat resistance. It is also suitable for forming and welding. As a result, it is a versatile material for a number of applications, including automotive parts, aerospace components, and kitchen utensils. 301 is available in full-hard and half-hard tempers, and can be cold-rolled to a variety of thicknesses and tempers.
Type 301 stainless steel sheet is particularly suited for high-strength springs. Due to its carbon content, it can withstand pressures up to 120 ksi without undergoing stress relieving. As a result, it is a flexible material that can withstand higher tensile strength without sacrificing ductility.
Uses of 301 Stainless Steel Sheet
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Stainless steel sheet, type 301, is used in many different applications. It is a good choice for applications that require good corrosion resistance and good ductility. It is often used in automotive parts and aerospace components, and is also used for kitchen utensils. It is an austenitic stainless steel, which means it contains chromium and nickel. The metal can be cold worked to a variety of tempers and can be easily welded.
Cold-worked 301 stainless steel sheet exhibits exceptional low-temperature tensile strength. The alloy shows an ultimate yield strength of 758 MPa in annealed condition and a maximum yield strength of 110 ksi when cold-worked. These high strength levels are beneficial for structural applications that need to withstand low-temperature conditions.
301 stainless steel sheet is available in many different tempers and can be custom-engineered to meet your specific needs. A Ulbrich Product Specialist can answer questions about the different alloys, chemical compositions, and cold-rolled properties of 301 stainless steel. This alloy can be custom-engineered to a high degree of tolerance, and it is available in a variety of sizes.
Stainless steel sheet is categorized into three major categories – 300, 400, and 200 series. The most common grades are 304 and 316. 304 offers excellent corrosion resistance, while 316 has molybdenum to increase its resistance in acidic environments. Type 321 combines the advantages of 304 with titanium for excellent weldability and intergranular corrosion resistance.