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AISI 301 Stainless Steel Coil
Available Configurations
Properties common to all products in this list
Key Features
AISI 301 Stainless Steel Coil (UNS S30100) is a metastable austenitic stainless steel in continuous coil form, defined by its strong strain-induced martensitic transformation response during cold working — a characteristic that allows tensile strength to be raised substantially beyond that of stable austenitic grades like 304:
Strong Strain-Induced Martensitic Transformation
AISI 301's strong strain-induced martensitic transformation response during cold working allows tensile strength to be raised substantially beyond that of stable austenitic grades like 304, with the forming process itself strengthening the finished component.
Meaningful Corrosion Resistance (16-18% Cr, 6-8% Ni)
With 16-18% chromium and 6-8% nickel, AISI 301 retains meaningful corrosion resistance in moderately aggressive environments while offering the work-hardening response that distinguishes it from stable austenitic grades.
High Work-Hardening Rate for Roll-Forming & Stamping
A work-hardening rate that makes AISI 301 particularly effective in roll-forming and stamping operations, where the cold-working process delivers strength gains beyond what the as-supplied material alone provides.
Consistent Transformation Behavior Across the Strip
The coil format supports high-volume production of springs, structural panels, and formed cladding where consistent transformation behavior across the strip length directly affects component performance and dimensional consistency.
Strength Without Heat Treatment
Unlike precipitation-hardening grades, AISI 301 achieves its enhanced strength through cold deformation alone, simplifying production by eliminating the need for a separate aging heat treatment step.
Industrial Applications
AISI 301 Stainless Steel Coil is used across rail, automotive, marine, and architectural sectors where strain-induced strengthening during forming delivers high-strength components directly from the cold-working process:
- ✦ Body Structures in Rail Vehicles
- Used in body structures for rail vehicles, where strain-induced martensitic transformation during forming delivers high strength directly from the manufacturing process while maintaining meaningful corrosion resistance in service.
- ✦ Fatigue-Resistant Suspension & Spring Elements
- Formed into fatigue-resistant suspension and spring elements, where the work-hardening response of AISI 301 produces components with strength levels substantially beyond stable austenitic grades like 304.
- ✦ High-Strength Enclosures in Marine & Industrial Environments
- Used in high-strength enclosures for marine and industrial environments, where meaningful corrosion resistance combined with cold-worked strength supports durable performance in moderately aggressive service conditions.
- ✦ Architectural Cladding Requiring Strength & Surface Quality
- Applied in architectural cladding requiring both strength and surface quality, where the coil format ensures consistent transformation behavior and surface finish across extended strip lengths used in large-area installations.
- ✦ Strain-Induced Transformation & TRIP-Effect Research
- Used to study strain-induced martensitic transformation kinetics, TRIP-effect fatigue behavior, and thermomechanical processing optimization, where consistent coil properties support systematic experimental investigation.
Material Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Brinell | 165 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | 60 |
| Modulus of elasticity( GPa ) | 190-210 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 20-136 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 550-1260 |
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 70-72 |
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1400-1420 |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 16.3@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 18@20-100°C |
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 7.9 |
Tolerances
| Thickness | <0.01mm | ±25% |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.01mm - 0.05mm | ±15% |
| Thickness | >0.05mm | ±10% |
| Coil Width | <100mm | ±1mm |
| Coil Width | >=100mm | +2% / -1% |
| Length | +10% / -0% |