Stainless Steel 310S · heat-treated state · default condition
Stainless Steel 310S Solution Annealed
Properties of the Solution Annealed condition, compared with the other 310S tempers.
Standard as-supplied condition for plate, sheet and tube; maximum ductility, corrosion resistance and freedom from sigma/carbide precipitation.
What is 310S Solution Annealed?
310S Solution Annealed is 310S heat treated to Solution Annealed — standard as-supplied condition for plate, sheet and tube; maximum ductility, corrosion resistance and freedom from sigma/carbide precipitation. 310S Solution Annealed has a yield strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) — weaker than 84% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). 310S Solution Annealed has a density of 7.98 g/cm³ (0.288 lb/in³), heavier than 85% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Advantages
- High service temperature — 1,050°C (1,922 °F), better than 91% of stainless steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 70/100, better than 78% of stainless steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 45%, better than 76% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 6.5 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 92% of stainless steel grades
- Low strength — 260 MPa (37.7 ksi), worse than 84% of stainless steel grades
310S Solution Annealed properties
Typical room-temperature values for 310S Solution Annealed — 12 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 310S temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the stainless steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
310S Solution Annealed has a density of 7.98 g/cm³ (0.288 lb/in³), heavier than 85% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,400°C (2,552 °F).
Mechanical15
310S Solution Annealed has a yield strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) — weaker than 84% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 45% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
310S Solution Annealed is rated for continuous service to 1,050°C (1,922 °F). It conducts heat at 14.2 W/m·K (8.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 76% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 15.9 µm/m·K (8.83 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
310S Solution Annealed conducts electricity at 2.2 % IACS, worse than 61% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (66/100), better than 58% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 310S Solution Annealed takes about 85 MJ of energy and emits 6.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 91% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 55%.
Manufacturability8
310S Solution Annealed's machinability is poor (32/100, worse than 62% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (75/100); formability very good (70/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 310S tempers and conditions
310S is also supplied in 5 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 310S overview.
- Solution AnnealedDefaultStandard as-supplied condition for plate, sheet and tube; maximum ductility, corrosion resistance and freedom from sigma/carbide precipitation.260 MPa yield · 160 HB
- Cold Worked Half HardFor springy strip, fasteners and high-strength room-temperature parts; not used for high-temperature service because cold work is lost on heating.690 MPa yield · 28 HRC
- Cold DrawnPick for tighter tolerance bar, better surface and higher room-temperature strength; ductility and creep-service benefit are reduced.520 MPa yield · 22 HRC
- Cold Rolled 2BThin sheet and strip for fabricated furnace liners, muffles and heat shields needing a smooth bright-rolled surface.280 MPa yield · 165 HB
- AnnealedUse for annealed bar, forgings and fittings where full ductility and weldability are needed but section is too heavy for sheet practice.255 MPa yield · 170 HB
Working with 310S Solution Annealed
Is 310S easy to machine?
Gummy and strongly work-hardening: use rigid setups, positive-rake sharp carbide, ~30–60 m/min surface speed, heavy feed, no dwell, and flood coolant.
Can 310S be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with matching 310/ER310 filler; keep heat input low, no preheat or PWHT, avoid long exposure at 650–900 °C to prevent sigma embrittlement.
Can 310S be formed, bent or molded?
Good cold formability but high work-hardening rate demands ~50% more press force than 304; hot work at 1150–1200 °C and re-solution anneal after heavy forming.
What surface finishes work on 310S?
Not anodizable — pickle and passivate or electropolish after welding to restore the oxide; grinds and polishes to bright finishes, glass-bead or shot blast for furnace parts.
310S 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C0.08 max (310S vs 0.25 max for 310) | ≤ 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Cr | 24 – 26 | 25 |
| Ni | 19 – 22 | 20.5 |
| Mn | ≤ 2 | 1.2 |
| Si1.00 max in some EN/JIS deliveries | ≤ 1.5 | 0.6 |
| P | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| NEN 1.4845 limit | ≤ 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Fe | balance | — |
310S Solution Annealed — frequently asked
What is 310S Solution Annealed used for?
310S Solution Annealed is typically used for welded furnace muffles, heat-treatment baskets and trays, radiant tubes and burner nozzles, furnace retorts and liners, boiler and incinerator internals and annealing box covers. In short: furnace-grade austenitic stainless.
What is the yield strength of 310S Solution Annealed?
310S Solution Annealed has a typical yield strength of 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) and a tensile strength of 590 MPa (85.6 ksi) — weaker than 84% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is 310S Solution Annealed easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (32/100, worse than 62% of stainless steel grades). Gummy and strongly work-hardening: use rigid setups, positive-rake sharp carbide, ~30–60 m/min surface speed, heavy feed, no dwell, and flood coolant.
Can 310S Solution Annealed be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (75/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with matching 310/ER310 filler; keep heat input low, no preheat or PWHT, avoid long exposure at 650–900 °C to prevent sigma embrittlement.
What surface finishes work on 310S Solution Annealed?
Not anodizable — pickle and passivate or electropolish after welding to restore the oxide; grinds and polishes to bright finishes, glass-bead or shot blast for furnace parts.
Can 310S Solution Annealed be formed, bent or molded?
Good cold formability but high work-hardening rate demands ~50% more press force than 304; hot work at 1150–1200 °C and re-solution anneal after heavy forming.
What is the maximum service temperature of 310S Solution Annealed?
310S Solution Annealed is rated for continuous use to about 1,050°C (1,922 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 310S Solution Annealed?
Yes — 310S Solution Annealed is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM A240/A240M — Cr and Cr-Ni Stainless Plate, Sheet and Strip — ASTM International (2023)
- ASTM A276/A479 — Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes — ASTM International (2022)
- EN 10095 — Heat resisting steels and nickel alloys (1.4845) — CEN (2018)
- JIS G 4304 / GB/T 4237 (SUS310S / 06Cr25Ni20) — JISC / SAC (2015)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Outokumpu Steel Handbook / 4845 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.