TITANIUM-STABILIZED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL

SS321

SS321 is a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel based on the 18-8 Cr-Ni family. Titanium ties up carbon as stable carbides, improving resistance to intergranular corrosion after exposure in the sensitization temperature range.

ASTM specificationASTM A240Specified grade / UNS321 S32100
MATERIAL OVERVIEW

SS321 Information

SS321 is a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel based on the 18-8 Cr-Ni family. Titanium ties up carbon as stable carbides, improving resistance to intergranular corrosion after exposure in the sensitization temperature range.

Metallic winding and compatible ring components where service conditions are suitable.

Material specificationASTM A240
Specified grade / UNS321 S32100
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

SS321 Chemical Composition

ASTM A240 · Grade-specific requirements

Chemical composition requirements, mass % — selected grades
Element / requirementValue
C %≤0.08
Mn %≤2.00
P %≤0.045
S %≤0.030
Si %≤0.75
Cr %17.0–19.0
Ni %9.0–12.0
Mo %-
N %≤0.10
Cu %-
Other elementsTi 5×(C+N) min; 0.70 max
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

SS321 Mechanical Properties

ASTM A240 · Grade-specific requirements

Mechanical test requirements — selected grades
Tensile min (MPa)Yield min (MPa)Elongation min (%)Hardness max
51520540≤217 HBW
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE

ASTM A240 Grade Reference

321 S32100

The chemical and mechanical tables on this page use the ASTM A240 requirements for this grade, including the product conditions listed in the standard overview.

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