1.4301 - AT A GLANCE
1.4301 - AT A GLANCE
Stainless steel 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10) is an austenitic steel which is also known as the 18/8 due to its 18% chromium and 8% nickel composition. It has good workability, weldability, heat resistance, strength and good mechanical properties at low temperatures, good hot workability for such as stamping and bending.
The combination of low yield strength and high elongation benefits manufacturing parts such as sinks and saucepans or hollow ware. 304 stainless steel is easily molded or rolled into a multitude of forms for industrial, architectural and transportation applications.
Properties
Stainless steel 1.4301 is one of the most commonly used stainless steel grades due to its high corrosion resistance to a wide range of environments and media. It is easy to form and weld and does not become magnetic when annealed. It is available in many forms and has an attractive and easy-to-clean surface.
- Austenitic chromium-nickel steel
- Deep-drawable
- Weldable
- Polishable
- Finishes from brushed to high-gloss possible
- Very good corrosion resistance
- Not magnetizable
- Limited machinability
Applications
The austenitic stainless steel 1.4301 is one of the most widely spread stainless steels and can be uesed in many different applications as well as environments where he is exposed to humidity. In the food and beverage industry it is used as it is corrosion resistant and non-toxic.
For home appliances like kitchen sinks, ovens, tableware and cooking utensiles the 1.4301 is often used due to its longevity and aesthetics. The 1.4301 is often used for tanks and pipes in environments with a high concentration of chlorides and halides. In environments without chlorides this grade can be used as cladding of heat exchangers.
Due to its non reactive properties this steel grade is often used for medical instruments and devices. Its attractive surfaces and corrosion resistance make it a preferred choice for architectural accents and automotive trims.
- Food industry
- Photographic industry
- Paint industry
- Oil industry
- Soap industry
- Paper industry
- Textile industry
- Mechanical engineering
- Turned parts
- Fittings construction
- Kitchen appliances
