Alloy 321 Stainless Steel
W.Nr 1.4541
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, Fasteners, 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: 2.0 max
Si: 0.75 max
P: 0.045 max
S: 0.030 max
Ni: 9.00 – 12.00
Cr: 17.0 – 19.0
Ti: 5*(C+N) – 0.70
N: 0.10 max
Fe: Bal min
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, (72.0 µohm-cm)
Thermal Conductivity: 111 Btu-in/ft2-hr-°F (212°F), 16.0 W/m-°C (100°C)
Applicable Specifications
Wire & Bar: AMS 5689, 5645, ASTM A313, ASTM A580, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
Typical Mechanical Properties
- Annealed
- Heat Treatment: 1750-2050°F (954-1121°C)
- Tensile Strength: 80-110 ksi (552-758 MPa)
- Suggested Operating Conditions: Up to 1500°F (816°C)
- Spring
- Heat Treatment: Stress Relieve 600-900°F (316-482°C)
- Tensile Strength: 200 ksi min (1379 MPa)
- Suggested Operating Conditions: Up to 550°F (228°C)
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