Austenitic stainless
1.4541
TP 321
X6CrNiTi18-10
Titanium-stabilised austenitic. The titanium locks up carbon so intergranular corrosion is controlled even after welding, and adds elevated-temperature strength.
Chemical composition
mass %| Element | Content |
|---|---|
| CCarbon | ≤0.08 |
| SiSilicon | ≤1 |
| MnManganese | ≤2 |
| PPhosphorus | ≤0.04 |
| SSulphur | ≤0.015 |
| CrChromium | 17–19 |
| NiNickel | 9–12 |
| TiTitanium | 5×C – 0.7 |
Mechanical properties
room temperature- Rp0.2 min (N/mm²)
- 180
- Rp1.0 min (N/mm²)
- 215
- Rm (N/mm²)
- 460–680
- Elongation A% (longitudinal)
- 35
- Elongation A% (transverse)
- 30
- Impact energy KV J (longitudinal)
- 100
- Impact energy KV J (transverse)
- 60
Seamless tube.
Standard equivalences
- DIN/EN
- X6CrNiTi18-10
- AISI
- 321
- UNS
- S32100
- SS
- 2337
- AFNOR
- Z6 CNT 18.10
- BS
- 321 S31
- PN
- 1H18N9T
Typical applications
- Food and beverage equipment
- Tobacco, film and photographic industry
- Household goods
- Power-plant construction
Frequently asked questions
What is 1.4541 (TP 321)?
1.4541 (X6CrNiTi18-10) — Austenitic stainless. Titanium-stabilised austenitic. The titanium locks up carbon so intergranular corrosion is controlled even after welding, and adds elevated-temperature strength.
Which grades are equivalent to 1.4541?
1.4541 corresponds to EN X6CrNiTi18-10; equivalent designations: AISI 321, UNS S32100, SS 2337, AFNOR Z6 CNT 18.10, BS 321 S31, PN 1H18N9T.
Related grades
Indicative values — verify against the applicable standard before specifying.
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