1/2H Stainless Steel Strips Grade 301 ASTM A240 S30100
High-strength 1/2H stainless steel strips grade 301 manufactured to ASTM A240 S30100 specifications, available in roll form for industrial applications requiring superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
Product Specifications
Product Name: 301 stainless steel strips
Thickness: 0.1 - 3.0mm
Surface: 2B, bright, hairline
Width: 10 - 1219mm
Standard: ASTM A240 / JIS G4305 / EN 10088
Hardness: 1/4H 1/2H 3/4H FH or as requested
Other Grades: 201, 202, 301, 304, 304L, 309S, 310S, 316L, 410, 420, 430, 440, etc.
MOQ: 300 Kgs
Material Overview
Stainless steel grade 301 is typically supplied as strips and wires, achieving tensile strengths up to 1800 MPa across tempers ranging from 1/16 Hard to Full Hard. Through controlled analysis, grade 301 maintains sufficient ductility even in ½ hard conditions, making it suitable for aircraft components, rail car parts, and architectural structures. Tempers from ¾ to full hard are ideal for applications requiring high wear resistance and spring features with simple form designs.
Grade 301L, the low-carbon variant, offers enhanced ductility for demanding applications. Grade 301LN contains higher nitrogen content, providing increased work hardening rates compared to standard 301. While grade 301 is specified in ASTM A666, 301L conforms to JIS G4305 and 301LN to EN10088-2 as grade 1.4318.
Chemical Composition
Composition Ranges for 301 Grade Stainless Steel
| Grade |
C |
Mn |
Si |
P |
S |
Cr |
Mo |
Ni |
N |
| 301 ASTM A666 |
- 0.15 |
- 2.0 |
- 1.0 |
- 0.045 |
- 0.030 |
16.0 18.0 |
- |
6.0 8.0 |
- 0.10 |
| 301L JIS G4305 |
- 0.03 |
- 2.0 |
- 1.0 |
- 0.045 |
- 0.030 |
16.0 18.0 |
- |
6.0 8.0 |
- 0.20 |
| 1.4318/301LN EN 10088-2 |
- 0.03 |
- 2.0 |
- 1.0 |
- 0.045 |
- 0.015 |
16.5 18.5 |
- |
6.0 8.0 |
0.10 0.20 |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Properties of 301 Grade Stainless Steel
| Grade 301 Temper ASTM A666 |
Tensile Strength (MPa) min. |
Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min. |
Elongation (% in 50mm) min. |
Bend Angle (°) |
Bend Factor |
| Annealed |
758 |
276 |
60 |
- |
- |
| 1/16 Hard |
620 |
310 |
40 |
180 |
1 |
| 1/8 Hard |
690 |
380 |
40 |
180 |
1 |
| 1/4 Hard |
862 |
514 |
25 |
90 |
2 |
| 1/2 Hard |
1034 |
758 |
18 |
90 |
2 |
| 3/4 Hard |
1205 |
930 |
12 |
90 |
3 |
| Full Hard |
1276 |
965 |
9 |
90 |
5 |
Physical Properties
Physical Properties of 301 Grade Stainless Steel
| Grade |
Density (kg/m³) |
Elastic Modulus (GPa) |
Thermal Expansion (μm/m/°C) |
Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K) |
Specific Heat (J/kg.K) |
Electrical Resistivity (nΩ.m) |
| 301 |
7880 |
193 |
16.9 |
16.2 |
500 |
695 |
Technical Characteristics
Corrosion Resistance
Grade 301 offers corrosion resistance comparable to 304 stainless steel, providing excellent performance in mildly corrosive environments at ambient temperatures.
Heat Resistance
Excellent oxidation resistance for intermittent service up to 840°C and continuous service up to 900°C.
Heat Treatment
Solution treatment annealing at 1010°C to 1120°C followed by rapid cooling. Intermediate annealing uses lower temperature ranges. Thermal hardening is not suitable for this grade.
Cold Working
Grade 301 and its low-carbon variants are primarily used as high-strength stainless steels with exceptionally high work hardening rates (approximately 14MPa increase per 1% reduction in area). Cold rolling and roll forming operations can achieve high strengths while maintaining residual ductility. The alloy is non-magnetic when annealed but becomes strongly magnetic when cold worked.
Welding
Suitable for all standard welding methods using grade 308L filler metal. Annealing after welding is recommended for maximum corrosion resistance in grade 301, while 301L and 301LN variants do not require post-weld annealing. Spot welding effectively assembles cold-rolled 301 components without compromising strength.
Applications
- Rail car structural components
- Air frame sections
- Highway trailer components
- Automotive wheel covers
- Wiper blade clips and holders
- Stove element clips
- Screen frames
- Toaster springs
- Curtain walls
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