Chemical Composition
Carbon: 0.15% (Max)
Manganese: 2.00% (Max)
Silicon: 1.00% (Max)
Phosphorous: 0.20% (Max)
Sulfur: 0.15% (Min)
Chromium: 17.0%-19.0%
Nickel: 8%-10%
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303 Stainless Steel
303 Stainless Steel is an "18-8" chromium-nickel stainless steel modified by adding selenium or sulfur as well as phosphorus, to improve machinability and non-seizing properties. It is the most readily machinable of all the chromium-nickel stainless grades and has good corrosion resistance, although less than other chromium-nickel grades (304/316). It is non-magnetic in the annealed condition and not hardenable by heat treatment.
303 Stainless Steel Extruded Shape Options
Alro stocks grade 303 stainless steel is available in several shapes to suit your project requirements.
303 stainless steel is not recommended for vessels containing liquids or gases under high pressure.
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Properties
303 stainless steel is typically bought to meet chemistry requirements instead of physical conditions. Therefore, physical properties are generally not provided unless requested before production. Any material can be sent to a third party after production to be tested for physical properties.
Typical Uses
Stainless steel alloy 303 was designed to exhibit improved machinability while maintaining good mechanical and corrosion resistant properties due to the presence of sulfur or selenium in the steel composition. These unique properties allow 303 stainless steel to be used for the following applications:
- Aircraft Parts
- Shafts
- Gears
- Valves
- Screw Machine Products
- Bolts
- Screws
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