301-1/2 Hard Tempered Stainless Steel Sheet & Coil - AMS 5518

Coil

301-1/2 Hard is an austenitic stainless steel that has been cold rolled to its 1/2 hard condition. This makes it ideal for applications requiring both formability and tensile strength of 150,000 PSI and yield strength of 110,000 PSI.

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Other industry standards we comply with:

  • EN 1.4310
  • PWA-LCS
  • GE Aircraft Engine (GT193)
  • GE Aviation S-SPEC-35 AeDMS S-400
  • RR SABRe Edition 2
  • DFARS Compliant

Common Trade Names

  • ATI 301 (™ Allegheny Technologies)

Industry Applications for 301-1/2

  • Aircraft structural parts
  • Trailer bodies
  • Architectural (roof drainage/door frames, etc.)
  • Auto body trim and wheel covers
  • Utensils and tablewear
  • Conveyor parts

Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition Percentage of 301 1/2 Hard
Element Min Max
C Carbon - 0.15
Mn Manganese - 2.00
P Phosphorus - 0.045
S Sulfur - 0.03
Si Silicon - 1.00
Cr Chromium 16.00 18.00
Ni Nickel 6.00 8.00
N Nitrogen - 0.10

Physical Properties

  • Density: 0.2850 lb/in3 (7.88g/cm3)
  • Melting Range: 2250 - 2950°F (1399 - 1421°C)
  • Specific Gravity: 8.03
  • Modulus of Elasticity in Tension: 28x106 psi (193 GPa)
  • Magnetic Permeability: H/m Annealed 1.02 Max @ 200 H
Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Temperature RangeCoefficients 
°C°Fcm/cm°Cin/in/°F
20-10068-21216.6·10-69.2·10-6
20-30068-57217.6·10-69.8·10-6
20-50068-93218.6·10-610.3·10-6
20-70068-129219.5·10-610.8·10-6
20-87168-160019.8·10-611.0·10-6
Thermal Conductivity
Temperature RangeCoefficients 
°C°FW/m·KBtu/(hr/ft²/hr/°F/ft)
20-10068-21216.309.40
20-50068-93221.4012.4
Specific Heat
Temperature RangeJ/kg°KBtu/lb/°F
°C°F
0-10032-2125000.12
Electric Resistivity
Temperature Rangemicrohm-cmmicrohm-in
°C°F
20687228.3
1002127830.7
2003928633.8
40075210039.4
600111211143.7
800147212147.6
900165212649.6

Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Properties and Yield Strength of 301 1/2 Hard
ConditionTensile Strength, Min.0.2% Yield Strength, Min.Elong. In 2" (50mm)
KsiMPaKsiMPa%, Min.
Annealed755153020540
1/4 Hard1258627551725
1/2 Hard150103411075818*
3/4 Hard175120713593112*
Full Hard18512761409659*

* Value shown for thickness greater than 0.015 in. (.038mm).

Datasheet

301-12-datasheet.pdf (264.11 KB)

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