SS 321 CoilASTM A240 UNS S32100 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Also sold as AISI 321 · UNS S32100 · W.Nr 1.4541 · Titanium-stabilised stainless
SS 321 coil is supplied as full-width mother coil, slit coil or precision strip to ASTM A240. It is a titanium-stabilised austenitic stainless steel, chosen for high-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C. Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. supplies it with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates from Mumbai to buyers across India, the Gulf, South-East Asia, South America, Europe, the UK and the USA.
- Stock & mill supply
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- PMI on every heat
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is SS 321 Coil?
SS 321 coil is a titanium-stabilised austenitic stainless steel supplied as coil to ASTM A240 (UNS S32100). Buyers specify it for high-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C. It is also sold as AISI 321, UNS S32100, W.Nr 1.4541.
- What it is
- Titanium-stabilised austenitic stainless steel
- Standard
- ASTM A240
- Forms
- Mother coil · slit coil · strip
- Density
- 7.92 g/cm³
- Finish
- 2B · BA · No.4
- Best at
- High-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C
SS 321 Coil Specification & Sizes
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
|---|---|
| Grade | SS 321 |
| Thickness | 0.1 mm to 6 mm, depending on mill route |
| Width | Mill width, or slit from 10 mm upwards |
| Coil weight & ID | To order — state maximum coil weight and inner diameter |
| Finish | 2B · BA · No.4 · 2D |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
SS 321 Coil: Slitting & Cut-to-Length Specification
321 coil is bought for a production line, so state thickness, slit width, inner diameter and maximum coil weight with the grade.
| Standard | ASTM A240 |
|---|---|
| Thickness tolerance | Per ASTM A480 |
| Finish | 2B · BA · No.4 · 2D |
ID, coil weight, edge, camber and interleaving: see the coil guide.
SS 321 Coil Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.0 – 19.0 |
| Nickel | 9.0 – 12.0 |
| Titanium | 5 × (C + N) min, 0.70 max |
| Carbon | 0.08 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
| Iron | Balance |
SS 321 Coil Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa · 75 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 205 MPa · 30 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Density & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.92 g/cm³ |
| Melting range | 1400 – 1425 °C |
| Magnetic | Non-magnetic annealed |
| PREN (approx.) | ≈ 18 |
SS 321 Equivalent Grades
Values follow ASTM A240 for UNS S32100. Always check against the edition named on your purchase order.
Six-digit Harmonized System heading (iron and steel, chapter 72–73). Your country adds its own digits — confirm with your customs broker. All HS codes.
How to Verify SS 321 Coil with PMI
Positive material identification with a handheld XRF gun confirms the alloy on the piece itself, in seconds, before it is cut or welded. SS 321 is most often mixed up with SS 347 — the table shows which elements tell them apart.
Handheld XRF does not measure carbon or nitrogen; those come from the mill certificate or optical emission (OES) testing. We PMI-test nickel alloys as standard and any grade on request.
| Element | SS 321 | SS 347 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel | 9.0 – 12.0 | 9.0 – 13.0 |
| Chromium | 17.0 – 19.0 | 17.0 – 19.0 |
| Titanium | 5 × (C + N) min, 0.70 max | residual |
| Niobium | residual | 10 × C min, 1.00 max |
| Iron | Balance | Balance |
| Manganese | 2.00 max | 2.00 max |
SS 321 Coil Applications
SS 321 is specified when the cheaper grade will not survive the service but a higher alloy would be more than the job needs. These are the jobs our buyers use it for.
SS 321 Coil vs 304, 347 and 310S
| Grade | Coil standard | PREN (approx.) | Pick it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS 304 | ASTM A240 | ≈ 18 | General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work |
| SS 347 | ASTM A240 | ≈ 18 | Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants |
| SS 321 | ASTM A240 | ≈ 18 | High-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C |
| SS 310 / 310S | ASTM A240 | ≈ 25 | Furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature |
PREN = Cr + 3.3 Mo + 16 N, from mid-range chemistry. A screening guide, not a substitute for corrosion data on your medium.
SS 321 Corrosion Resistance — Element by Element
Each alloying addition has a job. Knowing which one protects against your medium is the quickest way to judge whether 321 fits.
About 18% chromium forms the passive film that makes the steel stainless.
Nickel keeps the structure austenitic — tough at low temperature and easy to form and weld.
Titanium ties up carbon, so 321 keeps its corrosion resistance after long service in the sensitising range.
321H with higher carbon is used above about 540 °C for better creep strength.
How your 321 coil order runs
- 01Enquiry review — we confirm size, standard edition and documents against your MR or drawing.
- 02Heat selection & PMI — the mill certificate is checked and material is PMI-tested before processing.
- 03Processing — cutting, machining or bevelling to your specification, with heat numbers marked.
- 04Inspection — your third-party inspector witnesses, or we share photos and test reports.
- 05Packing & dispatch — seaworthy packing from Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai, FOB or CIF, documents sent before the vessel sails.
Welding & Fabricating SS 321 Coil
SS 321 welds by all common arc processes. A few points our buyers ask about:
| Matching filler | ER347 (AWS A5.9) |
|---|---|
| Over-alloyed filler | ER321 is rare; ER347 is the usual filler |
| Preheat | Not required; keep interpass temperature low |
| Cutting | Thermal or abrasive cutting; grind off heat-tinted edges before welding |
Follow your approved WPS; this is general guidance. See also 321 fittings and 321 flanges for the matching pipe-system parts.
How to Order SS 321 Coil: RFQ Checklist
Get an accurate quote the first time. Copy this list into your enquiry:
- Thickness and width
- Coil weight and inner diameter
- Finish and edge (mill or slit)
- Certificate type
- Delivery port and date
SS 321 coil for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 321 coil — questions buyers ask
Is SS 321 the same as AISI 321?
Yes. AISI 321, UNS S32100, W.Nr 1.4541 all refer to the same material, and coil is ordered to ASTM A240 whichever name is on the enquiry.
Can SS 321 coil be slit to width?
Yes. Coils can be slit to narrow widths for stamping, tube making and spring work; state width tolerance and coil weight on the enquiry.
What inner diameter do SS 321 coils have?
508 mm (20") and 610 mm (24") are the common IDs. Tell us your decoiler ID and maximum coil weight and we slit to suit.
Can I order SS 321 cut-to-length sheets from coil?
Yes. Coil can be levelled and cut to length; state length tolerance and flatness.
SS 321 or SS 310 / 310S — which should I choose?
SS 321 is chosen for high-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C. SS 310 / 310S is the step up when you need more pitting resistance or strength. See the comparison table on this page, or ask us with your process conditions.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026