Stainless Steel Alloy 303, Stainless Steel Alloy 1.4305, Stainless Steel A1

Type 303 stainless steel, also known as Stainless Steel type 1.4305 and A1, is a common austenitic, non-magnetic stainless steel. Type 303 is easily machinable and features the following additional characteristics:

Excellent oxidation resistance when intermittently exposed to temperatures up to 760 °C

Simple fabrication

Decent corrosion resistance in mild conditions

Similar corrosion resistance to Type 304 with somewhat greater strength

Due to these advantages Numerous key industries employ Type 303 stainless steel for a range of applications, including:

Screws

Bolts and screws

Gears Aircraft attachments

Bushings \sShafts

Food manufacturing

Use close to chemicals

Type 303 stainless steel necessitates a specific chemical makeup. These components consist of the following:

Fe 69%

Cr 17-19%

Ni 8-10%

Mn 2.0% 

Si 1.0% 

P 0.20% 

C 0.15% max 

S 0.15% min

SSM supplies Type 303 stainless steel in a variety of forms and shapes such as flat, round, and square bar. All of the Type 303 stainless steel that we procure fulfills or exceeds national and international criteria and standards from organizations such as AMS, ASTM, EN, and DIN.