Description

Chemical Composition (wt %, max unless range given)
C Mn P S Si Cr Ni N
<=0.15 <=2.00 <=0.045 0.15-0.35 <=1.00 17.0-19.0 8.0-10.0 <=0.10
Mechanical Properties (annealed tube)
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation Reduction of Area Hardness
>=515 MPa >=205 MPa >=35 % >=50 % <=262 HB
Physical Properties (typical)
Density Melting Point Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Modulus of Elasticity
8.03 g/cm3 1399-1421 °C 17.3 μm/m·°C 16.2 W/m·°C 193 GPa

303 Stainless Steel Tube

Free-machining austenitic stainless steel tube; high sulfur content significantly improves machinability for complex hollow shapes but sacrifices some corrosion resistance and weldability.

Chemical Composition (wt %, max unless range given)
C Mn P S Si Cr Ni N
<=0.15 <=2.00 <=0.045 0.15-0.35 <=1.00 17.0-19.0 8.0-10.0 <=0.10
Mechanical Properties (annealed tube)
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation Reduction of Area Hardness
>=515 MPa >=205 MPa >=35 % >=50 % <=262 HB
Physical Properties (typical)
Density Melting Point Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Modulus of Elasticity
8.03 g/cm3 1399-1421 °C 17.3 μm/m·°C 16.2 W/m·°C 193 GPa