Type 303 Stainless Steel, also referred to as A1, is an often used non-magnetic, austenitic stainless steel. Type 303 is known for a number of important characteristics including:

• Ease of fabrication
• Outstanding heat resistance and oxidation when intermittently exposed to temperatures up to 760°C
• Slightly higher corrosion resistance than Type 304

In order to be sold as Type 303 Stainless Steel, a product must have a unique chemical composition that includes the following:

• Fe 69%
• Cr 17-19%
• Ni 8-10%
• Mn 2.0%
• Si 1.0%
• P 0.20%
• C 0.15% max
• S 0.15% min

A wide number of industries use Type 303 Stainless Steel for many different applications including:

• Aircraft fittings
• Screws
• Nuts and bolts
• Gears
• Bushings
• Shafts
• Food production

Continental Steel is a supplier and distributor of Type 303 Stainless Steel in a variety of forms and shapes like flat, round, and square bar.