Stainless Steel 302 Product Guide

Applications | Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances

Overview

302 stainless steel is a high carbon stainless alloy frequently found in wire form. It is extremely tough with outstanding corrosion resistance and also noteworthy for its ease of machining. It is typically used in the food and beverage industry, pressure vessels, and cryogenic applications.

Common Trade Names

UNS S30200, AISI 302, Alloy 302, T302, T-302, austenitic stainless steel

Other Resources

Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports

Products

Purchase Ball 302 | Purchase Sheet/Plate 302

Applications

Food/Beverage Hardware
Pressure Vessels
Cryogenic Applications

Stainless 302 Specifications

ASTM	AMS	ASME
A240	5516	SA-240
A666		SA-666


Physical Properties 302 (Sheet/Plate)
Density	0.284 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength	84 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength	34 ksi
Shear Modulus	11,000 ksi
Shear Strength	58 ksi
Fatigue Strength	31 ksi
Hardness Rockwell \| Brinell	B87 \| 172
Elongation at Break Percentage	44%
Reduction of Area	51%
Modulus of Elasticity	29,000 ksi
Poisson's Ratio	0.28
Machinability Percentage	28%
Melting Point	2,550-2,590 °F
Specific Heat	1.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity	113 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity	2.4% IACS

Chemistry Information
Element	Percentage
Mn	2 max
C	0.15 max
P	0.045 max
S	0.03 max
Si	0.75 max
Cr	17 - 19
Ni	8 - 10
N	0.1 max

888-527-3331 or LiveChat