The standard under the austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steels –
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 |