Alloy 321 Stainless Steel

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Applications

Annealing covers, High-temperature tempering equipment, Diesel and heavy-duty automotive exhaust, Firewalls, Stack liners, Boiler casings, Welded pressure vessels, Aircraft components, Bellows, Oil refinery equipment, and Springs

Description

Type 321 is a stabilized austenitic stainless steel, similar to type 304, but alloyed with titanium for use in applications involving continuous or intermittent service at 800-1500°F (427-816°C). 321 stainless has excellent resistance to oxidation and intergranular corrosion, while also possessing good creep strength compared to other 300 series stainless steels. The alloy is strengthened only through cold work and can be fabricated, machined, and welded via most conventional processes.

Industries Supplied

Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Waste Treatment

Nominal Composition

C: 0.08 max
Mn: 2.00 max
Si: 0.75 max
P: 0.045 max
S: 0.030 max
Cr: 17.0 – 19.0
Ni: 9.0 – 12.0
Ti: 5*(C+N) – 0.70
Fe: Balance
N: 0.10 max

Physical Properties

Density: 0.290 lb/in³, (8.09 g/cm³)

Modulus of Elasticity (E):
At 70°F (20°C): 28.0 x 10³ ksi (193 GPa)

Modulus of Rigidity (G)
At 70°F (20°C):  11.2 x 10³ ksi (78 GPa)

Coefficient of Expansion:
11.2 µin/in.-°F (32-1500°F)
20.2 µm/m-°C (0-871°C)

Electrical Resistivity: 28.4 µohm-in, (72 µohm-cm)

Thermal Conductivity:
111 Btu-in/ft²hr-°F, (212°F)
16.0 W/m-°C (100°C)

Applicable Specifications

Strip and Foil: AMS 5510, ASTM A240

Typical Mechanical Properties

• Annealed
  • Heat Treatment: 1750-2050°F (954-1121°C)
  • Tensile Strength: 70 – 100 ksi
  • Suggested Operating Conditions: up to 1500°F (816°C)

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