Stainless Steel 309S Cold Drawn
Supply condition
AISI/SAE 309S · UNS S30908 · EN 1.4833, X12CrNi23-13 · JIS SUS309S · GB 06Cr23Ni13
Choose for small-diameter bar and fasteners needing higher strength and better surface/straightness than hot-finished bar.
Values for the Cold Drawn condition
Other 309S tempers and conditions
309S is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at 309S.
Compare all 6 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mill annealed / softened condition (bar, forging, tube) | General softened supply condition for bar, forgings and tube where full solution treatment is not separately certified. | 270 | 540 | 45 | 160 HB | 2.2 % IACS |
Hot Rolled, Annealed and Pickled plate (1D) | Most common heavy-plate form (3 mm and up) for furnace hearths, retorts and baffles. | 275 | 560 | 45 | 160 HB | 2.2 % IACS |
Solution AnnealedDefault 1050–1120 °C, rapid cool (ASTM A240 / EN 1.4833 plate & sheet) | Standard stocked condition for plate and sheet destined for high-temperature furnace and welded fabrication work. | 280 | 550 | 45 | 165 HB | — |
Cold Rolled, Annealed, Pickled and skin-passed sheet | Thin sheet (<3 mm) with a smoother 2B surface for fabricated liners, ducting and shielding. | 300 | 590 | 45 | 170 HB | 2.2 % IACS |
Cold DrawnThis page Cold Drawn bar / wire (as-drawn, not re-annealed) | Choose for small-diameter bar and fasteners needing higher strength and better surface/straightness than hot-finished bar. | 480 | 700 | 25 | 220 HB | — |
Quarter hard | Lightly cold-rolled strip where extra spring/stiffness is wanted and forming demands are modest. | 520 | 760 | 20 | 22 HRC | 2.2 % IACS |
What is 309S Cold Drawn?
309S Cold Drawn is 309S supplied in the Cold Drawn condition — choose for small-diameter bar and fasteners needing higher strength and better surface/straightness than hot-finished bar. 309S Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 75% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). 309S Cold Drawn has a density of 7.9 g/cm³ (0.285 lb/in³), heavier than 68% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F). Solution Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Drawn is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Tough — resists crack growth — 200 MPa·√m (182 ksi·√in), better than 86% of stainless steel grades
- High service temperature — 900°C (1,652 °F), better than 85% of stainless steel grades
- Easy to machine — 45/100, better than 84% of stainless steel grades
- Readily welded — 80/100, better than 80% of stainless steel grades
- High strength — 480 MPa (69.6 ksi), better than 75% of stainless steel grades
309S Cold Drawn properties
Typical room-temperature values for 309S Cold Drawn; 13 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 309S reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
309S Cold Drawn has a density of 7.9 g/cm³ (0.285 lb/in³), heavier than 68% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Mechanical16
309S Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 75% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
309S Cold Drawn is rated for continuous service to 900°C (1,652 °F). It conducts heat at 15.5 W/m·K (8.96 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 53% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 15 µm/m·K (8.33 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
309S Cold Drawn conducts electricity at 2.2 % IACS, worse than 61% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (68/100), better than 63% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 309S Cold Drawn takes about 62 MJ of energy and emits 4.6 kg of CO₂ — more than 75% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 60%.
Manufacturability7
309S Cold Drawn's machinability is fair (45/100, better than 84% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (80/100); formability fair (40/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 309S Cold Drawn
Is 309S easy to machine?
Work-hardens rapidly — use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, heavy constant feed, low-to-moderate speed and flood coolant; avoid dwell and re-cutting.
Can 309S be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with 309/309L (or 310 for hottest service) filler; no preheat, keep interpass low and avoid long holds at 600–900 °C to limit sigma phase.
Can 309S be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms like 304 but with higher force and springback; hot work at 1150–1200 °C and re-anneal at 1050–1120 °C with rapid cooling.
What surface finishes work on 309S?
Pickle and passivate after hot work or welding to restore the oxide film; can be ground, polished or electropolished — anodizing does not apply.
309S chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| CS30908; EN 1.4833 allows up to 0.15 % | ≤ 0.08 | 0.05 |
| SiEN 1.4833 up to 1.00 % | ≤ 0.75 | 0.5 |
| Mn | ≤ 2 | 1.3 |
| P | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Cr | 22 – 24 | 23 |
| Ni | 12 – 15 | 13.5 |
| N | ≤ 0.1 | 0.05 |
| Fe | balance |
309S Cold Drawn — frequently asked
What is 309S Cold Drawn used for?
309S Cold Drawn is typically used for welded furnace fittings, boiler baffles, heat-treatment fixtures and baskets, furnace muffles and liners, radiant tubes and burner parts and kiln and oven conveyor components. In short: high-temp austenitic stainless.
What is the yield strength of 309S Cold Drawn?
309S Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) — stronger than 75% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is 309S Cold Drawn easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated fair (45/100, better than 84% of stainless steel grades). Work-hardens rapidly — use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, heavy constant feed, low-to-moderate speed and flood coolant; avoid dwell and re-cutting.
Can 309S Cold Drawn be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (80/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with 309/309L (or 310 for hottest service) filler; no preheat, keep interpass low and avoid long holds at 600–900 °C to limit sigma phase.
What surface finishes work on 309S Cold Drawn?
Pickle and passivate after hot work or welding to restore the oxide film; can be ground, polished or electropolished — anodizing does not apply.
Can 309S Cold Drawn be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms like 304 but with higher force and springback; hot work at 1150–1200 °C and re-anneal at 1050–1120 °C with rapid cooling.
What is the maximum service temperature of 309S Cold Drawn?
309S Cold Drawn is rated for continuous use to about 900°C (1,652 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 309S Cold Drawn?
Yes — 309S Cold Drawn is available for CNC machining and sheet metal; every part is priced by an engineer rather than instantly. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (UNS S30908) — ASTM International (2023)
- EN 10095 / EN 10088-1 — Heat resisting steels and nickel alloys (X12CrNi23-13, 1.4833) — CEN (2018)
- JIS G 4304/G 4305 — Hot/Cold rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip (SUS309S) — JISC (2021)
- GB/T 4237 / GB/T 24511 — (06Cr23Ni13) — SAC (2015)
- ASM Specialty Handbook: Stainless Steels — ASM International (1994)
- Heat resistant stainless steel 4833/309S datasheet — Outokumpu (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.