Stainless 203 EZ

Annealing Procedure

1900 F (1038 C), water quench.

Applications

Screw machine parts including valve components, automotive and electronic hardware.

Cold Workability

Cold working will result in substantial increases in magnetic permeability and hardness. It should therefore be subjected to only minor deformation.

Hardening Procedure

This alloy does not respond to heat treatment. Hardening can be performed through cold reduction only.

Hot Workability

Heat thoroughly to 2200 F. Do not work below 1750 F. Large sections should be air cooled and annealed while smaller sections may be water cooled.

Machinability

Easily machined using all common methods. Chips break easily due to the high concentration of sulfur.

Principle Design Features

NO LONGER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE - An alternative to type 303 stainless, this alloy substitutes high manganese and copper for nickel, resulting in a low magnetic permeability in a stable austenitic structure. Resistant to scaling in temperatures up to 1550 F. This alloy should not be used to contain gases or liquids under high pressure.

Weldability

Not recommended for welding due to its high sulfur content.