The 300 Series Powders are austenitic stainless steels typically used for powdered metallurgy (P/M) press and sinter applications to make near net shape parts for a variety of industrial applications.
Stainless steel powder 303L is a free machining, austenitic grade that offers moderate corrosion resistance. This stainless steel is sintered in either a partial vacuum or a hydrogren atmosphere to improve ductility and corrosion resistance. 303 Stainless steel powder is a sulfurized grade that is an excellent option for parts that require secondary machining operations, such as food service equipment, pump components and nonmagnetic housings.
| APPARENT DENSITY (GM/CC) |
FLOW (SEC./50G) |
COMPACTING PRESSURE (TSI) |
GREEN STRENGTH (PSI) |
GREEN DENSITY (GM/CC) |
SINTERED DENSITY (GM/CC) |
SINTERED BREAKING STRENGTH (PSI) |
DIMENSIONAL CHANGE FROM DIE SIZE (%) |
UTS (PSI) |
% ELONG |
RB HARDNESS (APPARENT) |
| 2.8 |
30 |
30
40
50 |
380
900
1030 |
6.23
6.50
6.70 |
6.33
6.60
6.75 |
71,000
91,000
109,000 |
-0.54
-0.44
-0.40 |
41,000
51,000
54,000 |
3.4
4.8
5.8 |
41.0
50.0
68.0 |