STS303 Stainless Steels to D 3692 (2001)

STS303 - Specification & Application

  • D 3692 (2001) - Cold finished stainless steel bars
  • D 3702 (2008) - Stainless steel wire rods
  • D 3703 (2007) - Stainless steel wires
  • D 3705 (2008) - Hot rolled stainless steel plates, sheets and strip
  • D 3706 (2008) - Stainless steel bars
  • D 7202 (2004) - Free - machining stainless steel wire and wire rods

Free - machining stainless steel wire and wire rods

Chemical composition(wt.%) of STS303 grade: to D 3692 (2001)

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.15
Si - 1.00
Mn - 2.00
P - 0.20
S - 0.15
Cr 17.00 19.00
Ni 8.00 10.00
Mo - 0.60
N - -

STS303 - Detail

Free - machining stainless steel wire and wire rods

Mechanical properties of grade STS303 D 3692 (2001)

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
241 (≥) 792 (≥) 23 41 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 224

Physical properties of grade STS303 D 3692 (2001)

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
826 (≥) 754 (≥) 12 32 14 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 124
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
191 393 235

Equivalent Products

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