301 Stainless Steel Sheet & Coil - AMS 5901

Type 301 is an austenitic stainless steel with a nominal composition of 17 percent chromium and 7 percent nickel, which provides good strength and ductility when cold worked. It also has excellent corrosion resistance properties. 301 is well suited to welding, forming, and drawing.  This high strength grade of steel is available in several conditions or tempers.  United Performance Metals also supplies 301 in its Full Hard, 1/2 Hard and 1/4 Hard conditions. 


301 Inventory Size Ranges

Coil

0.020" - 0.125"

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Sheet

0.020" - 0.125"

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Thin Gauge Strip

0.0008" - 0.012"

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Standard Inventory Specifications

  • UNS S30100
  • AMS 5901
  • ASTM A 240
  • ASTM A 666
  • ASME SA 240
  • ASME SA 666

Other industry standards we comply with:

  • EN 1.4310
  • PWA-LCS
  • GE Aircraft Engine (GT193)
  • GE Aviation S-SPEC-35 AeDMS S-400
  • RR SABRe Edition 2
  • DFARS Compliant

Common Trade Names

  • ATI 301 (™ Allegheny Technologies)

Common Applications of 301

  • Aircraft structural parts
  • Trailer bodies
  • Architectural (roof drainage/door frames, etc.)
  • Auto body trim and wheel covers
  • Utensils and tablewear
  • Conveyor parts

Chemical Composition

301 Chemical Composition
Element Percent by Weight
C Carbon 0.150 maximum
Mn Manganese 2.000 maximum
P Phosphorus 0.045 maximum
S Sulfur 0.030 maximum
Si Silicon 1.00 maximum
Cr Chromium 16.00 - 18.00
Ni Nickel 6.000 - 8.000
N Nitrogen 0.10 maximum
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301 Physical Properties

  • Melting Range: 2250-2950°F (1399-1421°C)
  • Density: 0.2850 lb/in3 (7.88g/cm3)
  • Specific Gravity: 8.03
  • Modulus of Elasticity in Tension: 28·106 psi (193 GPa)

Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

Temperature Range Coefficients
°C °F cm/cm°C in/in/°F
20-100 68-212 16.6·10-6 9.2·10-6
20-300 68-572 17.6·10-6 9.8·10-6
20-500 68-932 18.6·10-6 10.3·10-6
20-700 68-1292 19.5·10-6 10.8·10-6
20-871 68-1600 19.8·10-6 11.0·10-6

Thermal Conductivity

Temperature Range Coefficients
°C °F W/m·K Btu/(hr/ft²/hr/°F/ft)
20-100 68-212 16.30 9.40
20-500 68-932 21.40 12.4

Specific Heat

Temperature Range J/kg°K Btu/lb/°F
°C °F
0-100 32-212 500 0.12

Magnetic Permeability

H/m Annealed
1.02 Max @ 200 H

Electric Resitivity

Temperature Range microhm-cm microhm-in
°C °F
20 68 72 28.3
100 212 78 30.7
200 392 86 33.8
400 752 100 39.4
600 1112 111 43.7
800 1472 121 47.6
900 1652 126 49.6
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Mechanical Properties and Yield Strength of 301

Type 301 is used in the annealed and cold rolled conditions. In the work-hardened condition, Type 301 develops higher tensile strength than the other stable austenitic grades. Minimum properties for plate, sheet and strip per ASTM A240 and A666 follow.

MINIMUM ROOM TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES PER, ASTM A240 AND A666 SPECIFICATIONS

Condition Tensile Strength, Min. 0.2% Yield Strength, Min. Elong. In 2" (50mm)
Ksi MPa Ksi MPa %, Min.
Annealed 75 515 30 205 40
1/4 Hard 125 862 75 517 25
1/2 Hard 150 1034 110 758 18*
3/4 Hard 175 1207 135 931 12*
Full Hard 185 1276 140 965 9*

* Value shown for thickness greater than 0.015 in. (.038mm).

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*The technical data provided is for information only and not for design purposes. It is not warranted or guaranteed.