EN 1.4301 (X5CrNi18-10)

Chemical composition

• Carbon (C): 0.07% max
• Chromium (Cr): 17.5 - 19.5%
• Nickel (Ni): 8.0 - 10.5%
• Manganese (Mn): 2.0% max
• Phosphorus (P): 0.045% max
• Sulfur (S): 0.015% max
• Silicon (Si): 1.0% max

Mechanical Properties (in heat treated condition)

• Tensile strength: 500 - 700 MPa
• Yield strength (Rp 0.2): 200 - 300 MPa
• Elongation at break (A5): 45 - 60%
• Hardness (HB): 160 - 215

Physical Properties

• Density: 7.9 g/cm³
• Melting point: 1400 - 1450 °C
• Thermal conductivity: 15 - 25 W/mK at 20 °C
• Electrical conductivity: 3% IACS at 20°C

application areas

The alloy 1.4301 (also known as V2A or AISI 304) is often used in the food industry, in the chemical industry and in the manufacture of sanitary and heating systems. It is also suitable for use in architecture, especially for facades, railings and window frames. Other applications include boiler and pressure vessel construction, apparatus construction, pipeline construction and the automotive industry.

Please note that specifications may vary depending on alloy composition, manufacturing process and conditions. The values given are for guidance only and should not be considered precise.