Stainless Steel 303 / 1.4305 / X10CrNiS18-9
Alternative Designations: X10CrNiS18-9; X8CrNiS18-9 (ISO) | 303 (AISI) | 303 (SAE) | S30300 (UNS) | Z8CNF18-09 (AFNOR) | 303S31 (BS) | 2346 (SIS) | SUS303 (JIS)
Description
It is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel with sulfur added to its composition. The result is a material with improved machinability, but with reduced corrosion resistance. This material is therefore ideal for use in environments where corrosion is not a major concern, such as in the food processing industry. In terms of its mechanical properties, X10CrNiS18-9 is a fairly tough material. It is also quite ductile, with an elongation at break of around 31%.
Key Features
High strength • Good machinability • Ductility • Low corrosion resistance