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Code
X5CrNi18-10
US standard (AISI)
304
Composition
Alloying components [%]
C: 0 - 0.07
Cr: 17.50 - 19.50
Mn: 0 - 2.00
N: 0 - 0.10
Ni: 8.00 - 10.50
P: 0 - 0.045
S: 0 - 0.015 (0.030*)
Si: 0 - 1.00
Remainder: Fe
Stainless steel grade
A2
Density [g/cm³]
7.9
Nickel migration
[µg/(cm² x week)] in artificial perspiration (pH 4.5)
<0.05
Yield point
Rp0.2 [N/mm²]
≥190
Tensile strength
Rm [N/mm²]
500 - 700
Corrosion resistance
- Good
- Resistant under natural environmental conditions and in light concentrations of chlorine and salt
- Solution annealed for resistance to intergranular corrosion
Machinability
Medium
Weldability
Very good
Other properties
- Austenitic non-magnetic structure with good tenacity
- Can be mechanically polished to a mirror finish
- Suitability for electropolishing: very good
- For use in the temperature range -50 - 600°C
Main uses
- With a stainless steel market share of approx. 33%, 1.4301 is the most commonly used material for components that are subject to moderate stress
- Branches of industry
- Food industry
- Oil industry
- Tank and container construction
- Architecture and construction industry
- Automotive industry
- Jewellery industry
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