Stainless steel grade · Austenitic

AISI 303 · EN 1.4305

Sulphur-bearing austenitic grade for fast turning and CNC machining; lower corrosion resistance than 304 and not recommended for welding.

Equivalents and designations

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SystemDesignation
AISI / ASTMAISI 303
EN material number1.4305
EN steel name (DIN EN 10088)X8CrNiS18-9
UNSS30300
JISSUS303
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Chemical composition

C max.
≤ 0.10
Cr
17–19
Ni
8–10
Mo
—
Other
S 0.15–0.35

Typical values, wt %, per EN 10088-2 and ASTM A240.

Mechanical and physical properties

Structure
Austenitic
Rm (MPa)
—
Rp0.2 (MPa)
—
A (%)
—
PREN
—
Corrosion
Level 2 of 5
Weldability
Poor
Magnetic
No
Density
7.93 g/cm³

ASTM A240 minimums for annealed material; a dash means the value depends on product form.

Typical uses

  • Series-turned parts
  • Shafts, pins and bushings
  • CNC-machined fasteners

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