The key feature of 321 stainless is its resistance to inter-granular corrosion. It contains titanium, which stabilizes against chromium carbide formation. This material is also stronger than 304 stainless.
Typical Chemical Properties
| 321 Stainless Steel (annealed condition) | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Properties | |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength, psi | 89,900 |
| Yield Strength, psi | 34,800 |
| Elongation | 45% |
| Rockwell Hardness | B80 |
| Chemistry | |
| Iron (Fe) | 68% |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08% |
| Chrome (Cr) | 18% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2% |
| Nickel (Ni) | 11% |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.045% max |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.03% |
| Silicon (Si) | 1% |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.15 |