Stainless Steel 321 Sheet - AMS 5510 Material Overview Suppliers
AMS 5510 specification refers to grade 321 stainless steel commonly used in the aerospace industry. Alloy 321 is an austenitic stainless steel alloy that contains titanium as a stabilizing element. SS 321 is similar to 304 stainless steel, but with the addition of titanium (about 5 times the carbon content), which prevents carbide precipitation.
AMS 5510 Material: AMS 5510 321 SS Sheet AND STRIP, CORROSION RESISTANT 18 Chromium - 8 Nickel (Weldable) AMS5510
Chemical Composition of AMS 5510 Type 321
- Chromium (Cr): 17.0% – 19.0%
- Nickel (Ni): 9.0% – 12.0%
- Titanium (Ti): 5 times the carbon content, but not more than 0.60%
- Carbon (C): 0.08% maximum
- Manganese (Mn): 2.0% maximum
- Silicon (Si): 1.0% maximum
- Phosphorus (P): 0.045% maximum
- Sulfur (S): 0.030% maximum
AMS 5510 Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance:
The main advantage of 321 AMS 5510 stainless steel is its excellent corrosion resistance, especially in sulfuric acid, nitric acid and other corrosive environments.
High Temperature Performance:
321 AMS 5510 SS Sheet can withstand continuous operating temperatures up to 870°C (1600°F) and intermittent exposure temperatures up to 925°C (1700°F).
Alloy 321 Mechanical Properties
- Tensile strength: 505–735 MPa (73,000–107,000 psi)
- Yield strength: 205 MPa (30,000 psi)
- Elongation: 40% within 50 mm (2 in)
- AMS 5510 321 Hardness (Rockwell B): Approximately 90-95 HRB
Applications of 321 Stainless Steel Sheet - AMS 5510 Material
1. Aerospace:
Such as exhaust manifolds, turbine engines and other key structural components.
2. Chemical and petrochemical industries:
Preferred material including heat exchangers, pressure vessels and storage tanks.
3. Power generation:
Manufacturing components such as boiler tubes, gas turbines and steam pipes
321 SS Sheet, Coil Suppliers
We are a stockist of AMS 5510 Stainless Steel sheet, coil in various lengths and widths, and we can custom cut material to your specifications.
