321 Stainless Steel Alloy

UNS: S32100
EN-DIN: 1.4541

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321 Stainless Steel Strip, Coil & Sheet

  • AMS 5510
  • ASTM A240

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321 Stainless Steel Alloy Description:

321 grade stainless has excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion and possesses good creep strength. Type 321 is a stabilized austenitic stainless steel similar to type 304 but with titanium addition used in applications involving continuous or intermittent service at 800-1500 oF (427-816 oC).

applications

321 Stainless Steel Alloy Uses & Applications:

  • Annealing covers
  • High-temperature tempering equipment
  • Diesel and heavy duty automotive exhaust systems, firewalls
  • Stack liners

Nominal Composition

CMnPSSiCrNiTiNFe
MIN17.09.05X(C+N)
MAX0.0802.00.0450.0300.7519.012.00.700.10BAL

Physical Properties

At 70°FAt 20°C
Density0.29 lb./in³8.09 g/cm³
Modulus of Elasticity (E)28.0 x 10³ ksi in tension193 x 10³MPa in tension
Coefficient of Expansion9.2 x 10⁻⁶ microinches/in.-°F (32-212°F)16.6 μm/m-°C (0-100°C)
Electrical Resistivity28.4 μ ohm.in72 μ ohm.cm
Thermal Conductivity9.3 Btu-in./ft.²hr.-°F (100°C)16.0 W/m-K (100°C)
Typical Room Temperature Mechanical Properties

Typical Mechanical Properties

Typical mechanical properties are based on AK source, ASTM A240.

ConditionTensile Strength Min (UTS)0.2% YS MinElongation% in 2” Min (50.8 mm)Hardness Rockwell
Annealed85 ksi (586 MPa)35 ksi (241 MPa)55%70 HRBW
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  • Applications may be discussed, however, Combined Metals Company, LLC, does not recommend or endorse any material for any particular end use or application.
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