301 Half Hard Shim Stock is an austenitic stainless steel with a composition of 17% chromium and 7% nickel. Its combination of hardness and toughness, resistance to atmosphere corrosion and its bright surface finish make it an excellent choice for anything from aerospace applications to decorative structural components. 301 Half Hard Stainless Steel is resistant to fatigue and a variety of corrosive media. However, the corrosion properties are not as good as 302/304 (18-8 chromium-nickel) stainless steel. Its susceptibility to carbide precipitation during welding restricts its use in some applications.
Unit of Measure
Package Type |
N/A Each |
Units Per Package |
N/A 1 |
Thickness |
N/A 0.015 in |
Width |
N/A 12 in |
Length |
N/A 12 in |
Size |
N/A 12 x 12 in |
Material |
N/A Stainless Steel |
Grade/Alloy |
N/A 301 |
Shape |
N/A Flat Sheet |
Type |
N/A Adhesive Backed Shim Stock |
Temper |
N/A Half Hard |
Hardness |
N/A RC 32 Min. (ref. only) |
Specifications |
N/A AMS 5518N (EXC for < 0.005") ASTM A666 |
Minimum Tensile Strength |
N/A 150 ksi |
Minimum Yield Strength |
N/A 110 ksi |
Elongation (% in 2 in.) |
N/A 15 % min. for < 0.015 18 % min. for > 0.015 |
Surface Finish |
N/A 2 TR |
RoHS |
N/A RoHS Compliant |
DFARS |
N/A DFARS Compliant |
Country of Manufacture |
N/A USA |
Element |
N/A Half Hard |
Mn |
N/A 2 max |
C |
N/A 0.15 max |
P |
N/A 0.040 max |
S |
N/A 0.030 max |
Si |
N/A 1.0 max |
Cr |
N/A 16.0 to 18.0 |
Ni |
N/A 6 to 8 |
N |
N/A 0.1 max |
