AISI 301 and Related Stainless Steels Full Hard

AISI 301 full hard is a chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel (17-18% Cr, 6-8% Ni) in a heavily cold-worked condition that achieves tensile strengths of approximately 185-205 ksi, providing high strength and moderate corrosion resistance for spring applications, fasteners, and structural components in aerospace and industrial environments. Full hard condition offers maximum strength through strain hardening with reduced ductility, suitable for applications requiring high yield and ultimate strength rather than formability.