303 Stainless Steel (UNS S30300)

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303 Stainless Steel

Yaang Stainless inventory includes 303 grade stainless steel (UNS S30300) in Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Pipe.

General Properties

Alloy 303 is a non-magnetic, austenitic stainless steel that is not hardenable by heat treatment. It is the free machining modification of the basic 18% chromium / 8% nickel stainless steel. Alloy 303 was specially designed to exhibit improved machinability while maintaining good mechanical and corrosion resistant properties Due to the presence of sulfur in the steel composition, Alloy 303 is the most readily machineable austenitic stainless steel; however, the sulfur addition does lower Alloy 303’s corrosion resistance to below that of Alloy 304. Like other austenitic grades, Alloy 303 demonstrates excellent toughness, although the sulfur does reduce this a little as well.

Applications

Alloy 303 is frequently used in applications that require parts to be heavily machined. Some examples include:

Nuts and bolts
Aircraft fittings
Gears
Screws
Shafts
Electrical switchgear components
Bushings

Standards – Alloy 303

ASTM/ASME ……………. UNS S30300

EURONORM ……………. FeMi35Cr20Cu4Mo2

DIN ………………………… 2.4660

Corrosion Resistance

Good resistance to mildly corrosive atmospheres, but significantly less than Alloy 304
When additional sulfur is added to improve machinability, it can often slightly reduce corrosion resistance
In most dry and mild corrosive environments, Alloy 303 is comparable to other unmodified alloys
Should not be exposed to moist, marine environments as it is subject to rapid-pitting corrosion and a rust film will tend to form
Like other common austenitic stainless steels, it is subject to corrosion cracking in chloride environments above 60^oC

Heat Resistance

Good oxidation resistance at temperatures up to 1700^oF (927^oC)
Continuous use at temperatures above 1400^oF (760^oC) is not usually recommended due to carbide precipitation which can lead to irregular scaling
Does not have a low carbon content so it is also vulnerable to sensitisation

Welding Characteristics

Not generally recommended, but may be welded with some difficulty
May be welded with Alloy 310 electrodes
Should be annealed after welding to re-dissolve precipitated carbides

Machinability

High machining rates can be obtained in the annealed condition with hardness in the range of 200 to 240 Brinell
Will work harden, therefore, it should be machined at reduced surface feet per minute and heavier feeds to prevent glazing at the tool interface.

Chemical Properties:

%	Cr	Ni	C	Si	Mn	P	S	Mo	Fe
303	min: 17.0 max:19.0	min: 8.0 max: 10.0	0.15 max	1.00 max	2.0 max	0.20 max	0.15 min	0.75	balance

Mechanical Properties:

Grade	Tensile Strength ksi (min.)	Yield Strength 0.2% Offset ksi (min.)	Elongation - % in 50 mm (min.)	Hardness (Brinell) MAX	Hardness (Rockwell B) MAX
303	75	30	35	228

Physical Properties:

Denstiy lb_m/in³	Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (min/in)-°F			Electrical Resistivity mW-in						Thermal Conductivity BTU/hr-ft-°F	Melting Range
at 68 °F	at 68 – 212°F	at 68 – 932°F	at 68 – 1450°F	at 68°F	at 212°F	at 392°F	at 752°F	at 1112°F	at 1472°F	at 68 – 212°F
0.29	9.2	10.4	10.9	28.3	30.7	33.8	39.4	43.7	47.6	113.2	2552°F

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