TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Jindal Stainless Steel Grade JSL AUS(J1)

General Characteristics The mechanical properties vary

considerably depending upon the amount
Jindal Stainless Steel type JSL AUS(J1) is
of cold work introduced. The strength in
a low nickel chrome-manganese austenitic
JSL AUS is slightly higher than
stainless steel. Modest amount of nitrogen
conventional austenitic steel (such as type
added to this steel results in higher
304). Considering its lower cost JSL AUS
annealed strength than AISI-304.
can replace conventional AISI 304 in a
However, copper addition reduces work
wide range of applications.
hardening rate to facilitate cold
working/forming. The alloy is non- Chemical Composition (%Wt)
magnetic in annealed condition and like Elements As per Jindal Typical
AISI-304 becomes mildly magnetic after Product Standard
cold working. Cold forming Min Max
characteristics are superior to AISI 201 C - 0.08 0.07
and 202 and the chemistry is so optimized Mn 6.0 8.0 7.20
as to achieve drawability similar to AISI- S - 0.005 0.005
304. P - 0.06 0.05
JSL AUS has been used for many Si - 0.75 0.45
applications where type AISI-304 was Ni 4.0 6.0 4.1
traditionally chosen. JSL AUS is Cr 16.0 18.0 16.2
relatively economical compared to AISI- Cu 1.5 2.0 1.7
304 having formability and weldability N - 0.10 0.08
comparable to AISI-304 with corrosion Fe Balance Balance Balance
resistance superior to AISI-430. Type JSL
AUS is used both in fully annealed and in
partially or fully cold rolled condition.
Mechanical Properties
Test as per Corrosion Rate
Type Type 304
ASTM A262 (mmpy)
JSL AUS
Practice B JSL Type
UTS (MPa) 550 min. 515 min.
(Boiling Ferric AUS 304
YS (MPa) 205 min 205 min.
Sulfate 2.46 1.05
% Elongation 40 min. 40 min.
50% Sulphuric
Hardness 95 max. 92 max.
Acid)
(HRB)
Ericcson Practice C 0.93 0.32

Cupping Value 12-14 12-13.5 (65% Nitric Acid,

Boiling)

Typical Values Practice E No No

UTS (MPa) 665 560 (Copper/16% cracks cracks

YS 310 262 Copper

(0.2%)(MPa) Sulfate/Sulfuric

% Elongation 55 55 Acid, Boiling)

Hardness(HRB) 87 83 Practice A Step Step

Ericcson (Oxalic Acid etch Structure Structure

Cupping Value 12.9 13.1 Test)

Corrosion Properties Corrosion in various food

Intergranular Corrosion
General atmospheric corrosion of
JSL-AUS in non-coastal atmosphere is
comparable with Type 304.
intergranular corrosion test as per
ASTM 262, JSL AUS and Type 304
behave similarly in practice A and
practice E tests. However, in boiling ferric
sulphate and nitric acid, JSL AUS exhibits
slightly inferior performance to Type 304.
application media
A series of corrosion tests in salt and
organic acids, generally encountered in
food processing and food packaging
In industries, clearly indicates that JSL AUS
is a good cost effective substitute to Type
304 in many applications. Acetic acid is
present in vinegar. When milk
deteriorates, lactic acid is produced. Citric
acid is commonly present in fruit juices
and tartaric acid is an ingredient in
tamarind extracts commonly used in Salt Spray Test
Indian households. JSL AUS has been 5% NaCl environment (for 120 hrs)
tested in individual acids and in Grade Corrosion rate (mmpy)
JSL AUS 0.0003729
combination with varying concentration to 304 0.00044
asses its corrosion resistance properties. Heat Treatment
Type JSL AUS is annealed between
The salt spray test in 5% NaCl
1050–1100 oC. The annealing temperature
environment shows JSL AUS has similar
should not exceed 1100oC to avoid
or even better resistance to common salt
excessive oxidation and grain coarsening.
in comparison with Type 304.
The primary purpose of annealing is to
relieve strain, recrystallize the material if
Corr rate Corr rate
Test media (mmpy) it has been cold worked and to take
(mmpy)
carbides into solution. For JSL AUS,
JSL AUS 304 rapid cooling through the carbide
3% NaCl for 720
precipitation range (500–800oC) is
hrs 0.0004 0.00132
at RT(25oC) necessary to avoid the precipitation of
3% NaCl for 100 carbides at grain-boundaries.
hrs 0.0114834 0.001066
at Boiling Temp. Fabrication
(0.5%Citric+0.5 Welding
%Tartaric) 0.0005525 0.0000034 Type JSL AUS can be welded by all
for 720 hrs at RT
(0.5%Citric+0.5 conventional methods applied to 18/8
%Tartaric) type of austenitic stainless steel. Filler
0.006721 0.000018
for 100 hrs
boiling wires or electrodes of the conventional
(0.5%Acetic chromium-nickel 300 series can be used.
+0.5%Lactic) for 0.0018 0.00051
720 hrs at RT Its susceptibility to intergranular
(0.5%Acetic corrosion in weld heat-affected zone is
+0.5%Lactic) for
120 hrs at 0.0101 0.001669 analogous to AISI 304.
Boiling Temp. Hot Working
JSL AUS can be readily rolled or forged,
Note: The corrosion rate less than and required similar power for a given
0.02mm per year (mmpy) is considered
excellent (Ref: Mars. G. Fontanna, reduction as in case of AISI 304 stainless
Corrosion Engineering, Table 4-5, P 172) steel.
Cold Working Architecture, Building & Construction

JSL AUS is very tough and ductile and Doors and window frames, Column

readily amenable to deep drawing, claddings, Furniture, Bus shelters,

bending, stretch forming and spinning. Telephone booths, Pipes and Tubes, Hand

After heavy cold working, it is only rails, Ornamental tubes, Tree guards, and

mildly magnetic like 304. Kitchen sinks.

Typical Applications Transport (Automotive)

Automotive trim, Wheel caps, Wiper
Catering & Food Processing
arms, Rims, Auto accessories.
Deep drawn utensils, Pressure cookers,
Industry
Water filters, Storage vessels, Milk cans.
Beer, Wine, Beverage, Dairy equipment,
Consumer Durables
Food processing and packing equipment
Spin driers of Washing machine,
Microwave ovens, Decorative trim, Dish
washers, Thermo ware.

Product and Surface Finish *

Product Size (mm) Surface Process Edge Condition
txwxl Quality
HR Coil 2.8-6.0 X 1050 Black HR Mill
No.1 HRAP Trim / Mill
HR Plate and 4.0-50.0 X 1250 max X No.1 HRAP Trim / Mill
Sheet 7000 max
2D CRAP Trim / Mill
CR Coil and 0.4-4.0 X 1250 max 2B CRAP+SP Trim / Mill
Sheets No.3 CRAP+SP+G Trim / Mill
No.4 CRAP+SP+G Trim / Mill

* For details, refer to Technical Brochure of Jindal Stainless.

HR- Hot Rolled, CR- Cold Rolled, HRAP- Hot Rolled Annealed and Pickled,
CRAP-Cold Rolled Annealed and Pickled, SP- Skin Pass, G- Ground.
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