303 stainless steel is an easy-to-process stainless steel, which is a kind of austenitic stainless steel. Its chemical composition includes elements such as chromium, nickel and small amounts of sulfur and phosphorus. Compared with other stainless steels, 303 stainless steel has better machinability and corrosion resistance.
Chemical composition
Element
C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
Ni
min
–
–
–
–
0.15
17
8
max
0.15
1
2
0.2
–
19
10
Note: These values are typical
Mechanical properties
Tensile strength
Yield strength
Elongation
620 Mpa
415 Mpa
35%
Note: These values are approximate
Physical properties
Property
Value
Density
8.03 g/cm³
Melting Point
1455°C
Thermal Expansion Coefficient
17.3 x 10^-6/°C
Thermal Conductivity
16.3 W/m-K
Specific Heat Capacity
500 J/kg-K
Electrical Resistivity
72.0 x 10^-9 Ω-m
Magnetic Permeability
1.02
Young’s Modulus
193 GPa
Note: These values are approximate
303 stainless steel is usually used in fields that require high processability and good corrosion resistance, such as aviation, automotive and medical equipment and other manufacturing industries. Additionally, it is suitable for applications such as the manufacture of shafts, gears and fasteners. However, it should be noted that 303 stainless steel has relatively low corrosion resistance and is not suitable for use in marine or acidic environments.
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