Introduction

321 Stainless Steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel containing Titanium which is recommended for parts fabricated by welding which cannot subsequently be annealed. 321 Stainless Steel is a stabilized austenitic stainless steel similar to ss 304 but with a titanium addition. This titanium addition reduces or prevents carbide precipitation during welding and in 800 - 1500 °F (427 - 816 °C) service. It also improves the elevated temperature properties of the alloy. 321 Stainless Steel provides excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion and possesses good creep strength.

Type 321 Stainless Steel Properties

321 Steel Grade Worldwide Equivalents

GB JIS ASTM DIN EN/DIN NF EN/NF EN GOST SS BS EN/BS
0Cr18Ni10Ti SUS321 321 X10CrNiTi18-9 Z6CNT18-10 X6CrNiTi18-10 08KH18N10T 2337 321S31
1Cr18Ni11Ti X6CrNiTi18-10 08KH18N12T
H0Cr20Ni10Ti 12KH18N10T

Chemical Composition of 321 Stainless Steel

Type 321 Stainless Steel Chemical Composition

UNS Grades C Mn P S Si Cr Ni Mo N Cu EF
S32100 321 (1Cr18Ni10Ti) 0.08 2 0.045 0.03 0.75 17.0-19.0 9.0-12.0 0.1 Ti:5(C+N)min,

Physical Properties of 321 Stainless Steel

Property Density, lb/in3 Modulus of Elasticity, psi Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 68-212˚F, /˚F Thermal Conductivity, Btu/ft hr ˚F Specific Heat, Btu/lb ˚F Electrical Resistivity, Microohm-in
321 Data 0.286 28.0 x 106 9.2 x 10-6 9.3 0.12 28.4

Common Uses of 321 Stainless Steel

Useful in the chromium carbide precipitation range (800-1500°F, 427-815°C)
Aircraft exhaust stacks
Manifolds
Chemical processing equipment
Welded equipment
Jet engine parts
Heat Exchangers
Expansion joints

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