ZYTC Alloy, a reliable Chinese supplier of aerospace‑quality cold‑rolled stainless steel, provides premium AMS 5901 301 stainless steel sheet, strip and plate. Governed by SAE AMS 5901 specification, UNS S30100 is a metastable austenitic stainless steel well‑known for remarkable strength‑gain through cold working, excellent ductility, good weldability and forming performance. It is widely selected for aerospace structural components, transportation hardware and architectural parts requiring high mechanical strength from cold rolling. 301 stainless steel achieves different strength levels purely by cold rolling instead of heat treatment. ZYTC Alloy supplies full range of tempers including Annealed, 1/4 Hard, 1/2 Hard, 3/4 Hard and Full Hard grades to match different forming and load‑bearing requirements. |  |
Chemical Composition | | Weight% | C | Si | Mn | P + S max | Cr | Ni | Cu | Mo | Fe | AMS 5901
301 Annealed | 0.15 max | 1.00 max | 2.0 max | 0.040 P
0.030 S | 16-18 | 6-8 | 0.75 max | 0.75 max | Bal |
Typical Mechanical Properties| Condition | Tensile Strength Min | 0.2% Yield Strength Min | Elongation % in 2"(50.8mm) | Hardness HRC | | Ksi | MPa | Ksi | MPa | AMS 5901
301 Annealed | 75 | 515 | 30 | 205 | 40 | 92 HRB | AMS 5517
301 1/4 Hard | 125 | 862 | 75 | 517 | 25 | 25 | AMS 5518
301 1/2 Hard | 150 | 1,034 | 110 | 758 | 18 | 32 | AMS 5902
301 3/4 Hard | 175 | 1,207 | 125 | 931 | 12 | 37 | AMS 5519
301 Full Hard | 185 | 1,276 | 140 | 965 | 9 | 41 |
Corrosion & Oxidation Performance301 stainless steel delivers good oxidation resistance up to 1550 °F and is not recommended for continuous service above 1600 °F. It offers acceptable performance against many corrosive media. Its overall corrosion resistance is inferior to conventional 18‑8 grades such as 304 and 304L. Carbide precipitation may occur during welding, which can increase susceptibility to intergranular corrosion. For heavily corrosive working environments, 304L or other low‑carbon stainless alloys should be considered as alternative options. Annealed‑grade 301 is preferred for deep‑draw and shallow‑draw forming operations. Higher‑hardness tempers deliver elevated strength with progressively reduced ductility.
Available Product FormsZYTC Alloy supplies AMS 5901 301 in sheet, strip and plate. Standard annealed material is readily available from stock. Custom thickness, width, cut‑to‑length sizes, slitted strip and foil products can be produced upon customer drawings and specifications. Contact our sales team for detailed stock lists for foil, sheet and plate inventories. Related Reference Specifications- AMS 5517: 301 1/4 Hard Sheet & Strip
- AMS 5518: 301 1/2 Hard Sheet & Strip
- AMS 5902: 301 3/4 Hard Sheet & Strip
- AMS 5519: 301 Full Hard Sheet & Strip
- UNS S30100
- MIL‑S‑5059
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Industry Applications- Aerospace: Aircraft structural components and formed airframe parts.
- Transportation: Trailer body panels, automotive exterior trim and wheel cover assemblies.
- Architecture: Roof drainage components, door frames and decorative building hardware.
- General Industrial: Tableware & kitchen utensils, conveyor system parts, formed spring components.
Every batch of AMS 5901 301 stainless steel from ZYTC Alloy undergoes complete quality inspection, with mill test reports and full material traceability provided. Our technical team supports temper‑grade selection consultation according to your forming depth, strength target and service‑environment conditions. Reach out to us for datasheets, stock information and competitive project quotations. 📧 Email: daisy@zytcsteel.com
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