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X5CrNi18-10 Steel - Nr.1.4301
Versatile Chromium-Nickel Austenitic Stainless Steel
The reference steel for the chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel category, it has good resistance to corrosion, cold deformability, and polishability. Its versatility makes it widely used for cutlery, grills, urban fixtures, and appliances, as well as in the automobile industry and in other applications.
References and Comparable Standards
Standard Reference: EN 10088-3: 2014 (Hot-rolled and bright products) | EN 10263-5: 2017 (Wire rods, bars and wire for cold heading products) EN 10272: 2016 (Stainless steel bars for pressure purposes) P.E.D. 2014/68/EU
| EUROPE | ITALY | GERMANY | FRANCE | UK | USA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 10088-3: 2005 |
(UNI 6900:71) |
(DIN 17440-85) |
(NF A 35-574-90) |
(BS 970 pt. 3 -91) |
AISI | ||
| Grade | N° | Werkstoff | N° | ||||
| X5CrNi18-10 | 1.4301 | X5CrNi1810 | X5CrNi18-10 | 1.4301 | Z7CN18-09 | 304S15 | AISI 304 |
Chemical Composition (Cast Analysis) (%)
| C / max | Si / max | Mn / max | P / max | S / max | N/ max | Cr | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0,07 | 1,00 | 2,00 | 0,045 | 0,030 | 0,10 | 17,50÷19,50 | 8,0÷10,5 |
Mechanical Properties - Rough Turned (1X) In The Annealed Condition
| Size (mm) |
Hardness HB max* ** | Rp 0,2 (MPa) min | Rp 1 (MPa) min* | Rm (MPa)** | A5 (%) min** | KV (J) min | Resistance to intergranular corrosion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in the delivery condition | in the welded condition | |||||||
| d≤100 | 215 | 190 | 225 | 500÷700 | 45 | 100 | YES | NO |
| * Only for guidance. ** The maximum HB values may be raised by 100HB or the tensile strenght value may be raised by 200 MPa and the minimum A% value may be lowered to 20% for bars of ≤35 mm. |
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Mechanical Properties - Cold Drawn (2H, 2B) And Ground Bars (2G) In The Solution Annealed Condition
| Size (mm) | Rp 0,2 (MPa) min | Rm (MPa)0 | A5 (%) min* | KV (J) min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d≤10 | 400 | 600÷950 | 25 | - |
| 10<d≤16 | 400 | 600÷950 | 25 | - |
| 16<d≤40 | 190 | 600÷850 | 30 | 100 |
| 40<d≤63 | 190 | 580÷850 | 30 | 100 |
| 63<d≤100 | 190 | 500÷700 | 45 | 100 |
| * Values valid only for size ≥5 mm. | ||||
Mechanical Properties - Cold Drawn Wire And Coils (2H)
| Tensile strength levels | Rm (MPa) |
|---|---|
| +C 600 | 600÷800 |
| +C 700 | 700÷900 |
| +C 800 | 800÷1000 |
| +C 900 | 900÷1100 |
| +C 1000 | 1000÷1250 |
| +C 1100 | 1100÷1350 |
| +C 1200 | 1200÷1450 |
| +C 1400 | 1400÷1700 |
| +C 1600 | 1600÷1900 |
| Note: the desired tensile strength level shall be evaluated depending on diameter required. |
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Mechanical Properties - Cold Drawn Wire And Coils In The Solution Annealed Condition (2D)
| Size | A (%) max | Rm (MPa) max |
|---|---|---|
| 0,10≤d≤0,20 | 20 | 1050 |
| 0,20≤d≤0,50 | 30 | 1000 |
| 0,50≤d≤1,00 | 30 | 950 |
| 1,00≤d≤3,00 | 30 | 900 |
| 3,00≤d≤5,00 | 35 | 850 |
| 5,00≤d≤16,00 | 35 | 800 |
| Note: If skin passed, Rm might be increased by up to 50 MPa. | ||
Working Temperatures Recommended
| Operation | °C |
|---|---|
| Hot forgings deformation | 900÷1200 |
| Solution annealing (water, air) | 1000÷1100 |
