SPECIFICATION FOR ANNEALED OR

COLD-WORKED AUSTENITIC STAINLESS

01 STEEL SHEET, STRIP, PLATE, AND FLAT BAR
SA-666

(Identical with ASTM Specification A 666-99.)

1. Scope 3. Material Test Report and Certification

1.1 This specification covers austenitic stainless steels 3.1 In addition to the requirements of Specification
in the annealed and normally required cold-worked A 480/A 480M, the cold-worked condition (annealed,
1
conditions for various structural, architectural, pressure ⁄4H, 1⁄2H, and so forth) shall be noted.
vessel, magnetic, cryogenic, and heat-resisting applica-
tions. (This revision of Specification A 666 replaces
prior Specifications A 412 and A 177). 4. Chemical Composition
1.2 The application of this specification, or the use 4.1 The steel shall conform to the requirements as
of material covered by this specification does not auto- to chemical composition specified in Table 1, and shall
matically allow usage in pressure vessel applications. conform to applicable requirements specified in the
Only annealed conditions of grades specifically ap- current edition of Specification A 480 /A 480M.
proved by the ASME code are permitted for pressure
vessel use.
5. Mechanical Properties
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses 5.1 The material shall conform to the mechanical
are for information only. properties specified in Tables 2 and 3, or Table 4.

6. General Requirements
2. Referenced Documents 6.1 The following requirements for orders for material
furnished under this specification shall conform to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the applicable requirements of the current edition of
A 240/A 240M Specification for Heat-Resisting Chro-
Specification A 480 /A 480M or A 484 /A 484M:
mium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate,
Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels 6.1.1 Definitions.
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Test-
ing of Steel Products 6.1.2 General requirements for delivery.
A 480 /A 480M Specification for General Requirements 6.1.3 Ordering information.
for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel
Plate, Sheet, and Strip 6.1.4 Process.
A 484 /A 484M Specification for General Requirements 6.1.5 Special tests.
for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars, Billets,
and Forgings 6.1.6 Heat treatment.

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6.1.7 Dimensions and permissible variations. 9. Test Methods

6.1.8 Workmanship, finish and appearance. 9.1 Tension Test:
6.1.9 Number of tests /test methods. 9.1.1 The yield strength shall be determined by
the offset method as described in Test Methods and
6.1.10 Specimen preparation. Definitions A 370. An alternative method of determining
6.1.11 Retreatment. field strength may be used based on the following total
extension under load:
6.1.12 Inspection.
Total Extension under
6.1.13 Rejection and rehearing. Load in 2 in.
Yield Strength, min, psi Gage Length, incl.
6.1.14 Material test report.
45 000 0.0071
6.1.15 Certification. 75 000 0.0098
6.1.16 Packaging, marking, and loading. 110 000 0.0125
135 000 0.0144
140 000 0.0148

7. Sampling
7.1 Tension and bend-test specimens of sheet, strip, 9.1.2 The requirement of this specification for
and plate products shall be selected from finished yield strength will be considered as having been fulfilled
material and shall be selected in the transverse direction, if the extension under load for the specified yield
except in the case of strip under 9 in. (229 mm) in strength does not exceed the specified values. The
width, in which case tension test specimens shall be values obtained in this manner should not, however,
selected in the longitudinal direction. be taken as the actual yield strength for 0.2%. In case
7.2 Flat bar tension and bend-test specimens shall of dispute, the offset method of determining yield
be selected from the finished material and shall be in strength shall be used.
the longitudinal direction.
9.2 Bend Test:
7.3 Corrosion samples, if required, shall be taken 9.2.1 Bend-test specimens shall withstand cold
from material after final annealing and descaling and bending without cracking when subjected to either
prior to cold working. the free-bend method or the controlled-bend (V-block)
method at the condition specified by Tables 3 or 4,
respectively. Specimens shall be bent around a diameter
8. Number of Tests equal to the product of the bend factor times the
8.1 For cold-worked product produced in coil form, specified thickness of the test specimen. The choice of
one tension test shall be made from each end of each test method for materials in conditions other than
coil. One bend test shall be made from one end of annealed shall be at the option of the seller.
each coil. 9.2.2 Free-bend test specimens shall be bent cold,
8.2 For cold-worked flat bar and plate products, two either by pressure or by blows. However, in the case
tension tests and one bend test shall be made on each of dispute, tests shall be made by pressure.
size of flat bar and each thickness of plate from each
9.2.3 Controlled-bend (V-block) test specimens
heat in a lot annealed in a single charge or under the
shall be bent cold by means of V-blocks or a mating
same conditions in a continuous furnace.
punch and die having an included angle of 45° and
8.3 Annealed material produced to Table 2 require- with proper curvature of surface at the bend areas to
ments shall be tested in accordance with Specification impart the desired shape and diameter of bend to the
A 480/A 480M. specimen.

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TABLE 1
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTSA
Composition, %B

UNS Other
Type Designation Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulfur Silicon Chromium Nickel Elements
201 S20100 0.15 5.5–7.5 0.060 0.030 0.75 16.0–18.0 3.5–5.5 N 0.25
201L S20103 0.03 5.5–7.5 0.045 0.030 0.75 16.0–18.0 3.5–5.5 N 0.25
201LN S20153 0.03 6.4–7.5 0.045 0.015 0.75 16.0–17.5 4.0–5.0 N 0.10–0.25
202 S20200 0.15 7.5–10.0 0.060 0.030 0.75 17.0–19.0 4.0–6.0 N 0.25
... S20400 0.030 7.0–9.0 0.040 0.030 1.00 15.0–17.0 1.50–3.00 N 0.15–0.30
205 S20500 0.12–0.25 14.0–15.0 0.060 0.030 0.75 16.5–18.0 1.00–1.75 N 0.32–0.40
301 S30100 0.15 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0–18.0 6.0–8.0 N 0.10
301L S30103 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0–18.0 6.0–8.0 N 0.20
301LN S30153 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.030 1.00 16.0–18.0 6.0–8.0 N 0.07–0.20
302 S30200 0.15 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 17.0–19.0 8.0–10.0
304 S30400 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 18.0–20.0 8.0–10.5 N 0.10
304L S30403 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 18.0–20.0 8.0–12.0 N 0.10
304N S30451 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 18.0–20.0 8.0–10.5 N 0.10–0.16
304LN S30453 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 18.0–20.0 8.0–12.0 N 0.10–0.16
316 S31600 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 16.0–18.0 10.0–14.0 Mo 2.00–3.00
316L S31603 0.030 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 16.0–18.0 10.0–14.0 Mo 2.00–3.00
316N S31651 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.030 0.75 16.0–18.0 10.0–14.0 Mo 2.00–3.00
N 0.10–0.16
XM-11 S21904 0.04 8.0–10.0 0.060 0.030 0.75 19.0–21.5 5.5–7.5 N 0.15–0.40
XM-14 S21460 0.12 14.0–16.0 0.060 0.030 0.75 17.0–19.0 5.0–6.0 N 0.35–0.50
A
Types XM-10 and XM-19, which appeared in Specification A 412, do not appear as XM-10 is no longer produced and XM-19 is covered in
Specification A 240/A 240M.
B
Maximum unless otherwise indicated.

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TABLE 2
TENSILE PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS A
Annealed

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in Hardness, max

UNS 2 in. or 50 mm,
Type Designation psi MPa psi MPa min, % Brinell Rockwell B
B
201-1 S20100 95 000 655 38 000 260 40 217 95
Class 1
201-2 S20100 95 000 655 45 000 310 40 241 100
Class 2
201L S20103 95 000 655 38 000 260 40 217 95
201LN S20153 95 000 655 45 000 310 45 241 100
202 S20200 90 000 620 38 000 260 40 241 ...
... S20400 95 000 655 48 000 330 35 241 100
205 S20500 115 000 790 65 000 450 40 255 100
301 S30100 75 000 515 30 000 205 40 217 95
301L S30103 80 000 550 32 000 220 45 241 100
301LN S30153 80 000 550 35 000 240 45 241 100
302 S30200 75 000 515 30 000 205 40 201 92
304 S30400 75 000 515 30 000 205 40 201 92
304L S30403 70 000 485 25 000 170 40 201 92
304N S30451 80 000 550 35 000 240 30 217 95
304LN S30453 75 000 515 30 000 250 40 217 95
316 S31600 75 000 515 30 000 205 40 217 95
316L S31603 70 000 485 25 000 170 40 217 95
316N S31651 80 000 550 35 000 240 35 217 95
XM-11 S21904 Sheet, Strip 100 000 690 60 000 415 40 ... ...
Plate 90 000 620 50 000 345 45 ... ...
XM-14 S21460 105 000 725 55 000 380 40 ... ...

⁄16 Hard C
1

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %

UNS ≥ 0.015 to
Type Designation psi MPa psi MPa < 0.015 in. ≤ 0.030 in. > 0.030 in.
D
201 S20100 PSS 95 000 655 45 000 310 40 40 40
FB E 75 000 515 40 000 275 ... ... 40
201L S20103 100 000 690 50 000 345 40 40 40
201LN S20153 100 000 690 50 000 345 40 40 40
205 S20500 115 000 790 65 000 450 40 40 40
301 S30100 90 000 620 45 000 310 40 40 40
301L S30103 100 000 690 50 000 345 40 40 40
301LN S30153 100 000 690 50 000 345 40 40 40
302 S30200 PSS 85 000 585 45 000 310 40 40 40
FB 90 000 620 45 000 310 ... ... 40
304 S30400 PSS 80 000 550 45 000 310 35 35 35
FB 90 000 620 45 000 310 ... ... 40
304L S30403 80 000 550 45 000 310 40 40 40
304N S30451 90 000 620 45 000 310 40 40 40
304LN S30453 90 000 620 45 000 310 40 40 40
316 S31600 PSS 85 000 585 45 000 310 35 35 35
FB 90 000 620 45 000 310 ... ... 40
316L S31603 85 000 585 45 000 310 35 35 35
316N S31651 90 000 620 45 000 310 35 35 35

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TABLE 2
TENSILE PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS (CONT’D)
1
⁄8 Hard C

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %

UNS ≥ 0.015 to
Type Designation psi MPa psi MPa < 0.015 in. ≤ 0.030 in. > 0.030 in.
201 S20100 100 000 690 55 000 380 45 45 45
201L S20103 105 000 725 55 000 380 35 35 35
201LN S20153 110 000 760 60 000 415 35 35 35
205 S20500 115 000 790 65 000 450 40 40 40
301 S30100 100 000 690 55 000 380 40 40 40
301L S30103 110 000 760 60 000 415 35 35 35
301LN S30153 110 000 760 60 000 415 35 35 35
302 S30200 100 000 690 55 000 380 35 35 35
304 S30400 100 000 690 55 000 380 35 35 35
304L S30403 100 000 690 55 000 380 30 30 30
304N S30451 100 000 690 55 000 380 37 37 37
304LN S30453 100 000 690 55 000 380 33 33 33
316 S31600 100 000 690 55 000 380 30 30 30
316L S31603 100 000 690 55 000 380 25 25 25
316N S31651 100 000 690 55 000 380 32 32 32
1
⁄4 Hard

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %

UNS ≥ 0.015 to
Type Designation psi MPa psi MPa < 0.015 in. ≤ 0.030 in. > 0.030 in.
201 S20100 125 000 860 75 000 515 25 25 25
201L S20103 120 000 825 75 000 515 25 25 25
201LN S20153 120 000 825 75 000 515 25 25 25
202 S20200 125 000 860 75 000 515 12 12 ...
... S20400 140 000 965 100 000 960 20 20 20
205 S20500 125 000 860 75 000 515 45 45 45
301 S30100 125 000 860 75 000 515 25 25 25
301L S30103 120 000 825 75 000 515 25 25 25
301LN S30153 120 000 825 75 000 515 25 25 25
302 S30200 125 000 860 75 000 515 10 10 12
304 S30400 125 000 860 75 000 515 10 10 12
304L S30403 125 000 860 75 000 515 8 8 10
304N S30451 125 000 860 75 000 515 12 12 12
304LN S30453 125 000 860 75 000 515 10 10 12
316 S31600 125 000 860 75 000 515 10 10 10
316L S31603 125 000 860 75 000 515 8 8 8
316N S31651 125 000 860 75 000 515 12 12 12
XM-11 S21904 130 000 895 115 000 795 15 15 ...
1
⁄2 Hard

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %

UNS ≥ 0.015 to
Type Designation psi MPa psi MPa < 0.015 in. ≤ 0.030 in. > 0.030 in.
201 S20100 150 000 1035 110 000 760 15 18 18
201L S20103 135 000 930 100 000 690 22 22 20
201LN S20153 135 000 930 100 000 690 22 22 20
205 S20500 150 000 1035 110 000 760 15 18 18
301 S30100 150 000 1035 110 000 760 15 18 18
301L S30103 135 000 930 100 000 690 20 20 20
301LN S30153 135 000 930 100 000 690 20 20 20
302 S30200 150 000 1035 110 000 760 9 10 10
304 S30400 150 000 1035 110 000 760 6 7 7
304L S30403 150 000 1035 110 000 760 5 6 6

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TABLE 2
TENSILE PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS (CONT’D)
1
⁄2 Hard (Cont’d)

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %

UNS ≥ 0.015 to
Type Designation psi MPa psi MPa < 0.015 in. ≤ 0.030 in. > 0.030 in.
304N S30451 150 000 1035 110 000 760 6 8 8
304LN S30453 150 000 1035 110 000 760 6 7 7
316 S31600 150 000 1035 110 000 760 6 7 7
316L S31603 150 000 1035 110 000 760 5 6 6
316N S31651 150 000 1035 110 000 760 6 8 8
3
⁄4 Hard

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %

UNS ≥ 0.015 to
Type Designation psi MPa psi MPa < 0.015 in. ≤ 0.030 in. > 0.030 in.
201 S20100 175 000 1205 135 000 930 10 12 12
205 S20500 175 000 1205 135 000 930 15 15 15
301 S30100 175 000 1205 135 000 930 10 12 12
302 S30200 175 000 1205 135 000 930 5 6 6

Full Hard

Tensile Strength, min Yield Strength, min Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, %

UNS ≥ 0.015 to
Type Designation psi MPa psi MPa < 0.015 in. ≤ 0.030 in. > 0.030 in.
201 S20100 185 000 1275 140 000 965 8 9 9
205 S20500 185 000 1275 140 000 965 10 10 10
301 S30100 185 000 1275 140 000 965 8 9 9
302 S30200 185 000 1275 140 000 965 3 4 4
A
This specification defines minimum properties only and does not imply a range. Depending on the work hardening characteristics of the particular
grade, either the yield or the tensile strength can be the controlling factor in meeting the properties. The noncontrolling factor normally will
exceed considerably the specified minimum.
B
Type 201 is generally produced with a chemical composition balanced for rich side (Type 201-1) or lean side (Type 201-2) austenite stability
depending on the properties required for specific applications.
C
Annealed material that naturally meets mechanical properties may be applied.
D
PSS means plate, strip, sheet.
E
FB means flat bar.

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TABLE 3
FREE BEND REQUIREMENTS
Annealed and 1⁄16 and 1⁄8 Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor

201 S20100 180 1 180 1

201L S20103 180 1 180 1
201LN S20153 180 1 180 1
202 S20200 180 1 180 1
... S20400 180 1 180 1
205 S20500 180 1 180 1
301 S30100 180 1 180 1
301L S30103 180 1 180 1
301LN S30133 180 1 180 1
302 S30200 180 1 180 1
304 S30400 180 1 180 1
304L S30403 180 1 180 2
304N S30451 180 1 180 1
304LN S30453 180 1 180 2
316 S31600 180 1 180 2
316L S31603 180 1 180 2
316N S31651 180 1 180 1
XM-11 S21904 180 1 180 1
XM-14 S21460 180 1 180 2
1
⁄4 Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor

201 S20100 180 1 90 2

201L S20103 180 1.5 135 1.5
201LN S20153 180 1.5 135 1.5
202 S20200 180 2 90 2
... S20400 180 1 90 2
205 S20500 180 1 90 2
301 S30100 180 1 90 2
301L S30103 180 1.5 90 1.5
301LN S30153 180 1.5 90 1.5
302 S30200 180 1 90 2
304 S30400 180 1 90 2
304L S30403 180 2 90 3
304N S30451 180 1 90 2
304LN S30453 180 2 90 3
316 S31600 180 2 90 2
316L S31603 180 2 90 3
316N S31651 180 1 90 2
XM-11 S21904 90 2 90 2

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FREE BEND REQUIREMENTS (CONT’D)
1
⁄2 Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor

201 S20100 180 2 90 2

201L S20103 180 2 135 2
201LN S20153 180 2 135 2
205 S20500 180 2 90 2
301 S30100 180 2 90 2
301L S30103 180 2 90 2
301LN S30153 180 2 90 2
302 S30200 180 2 90 2
304 S30400 180 2 90 2
304L S30403 180 3 90 3
304N S30451 180 2 90 2
304LN S30453 180 3 90 3
316 S31600 180 3 90 3
316L S31603 180 3 90 3
316N S31651 180 2 90 2
3
⁄4 Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor

201 S20100 180 3 90 3

205 S20500 180 3 90 3
301 S30100 180 3 90 3
302 S30200 180 4 90 5

Full Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor

201 S20100 180 4 90 5

205 S20500 180 4 90 5
301 S30100 180 4 90 5
302 S30200 180 6 90 8

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TABLE 4
V-BLOCK BEND REQUIREMENTS

Annealed and 1⁄8 Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor
201 S20100 135 2 135 3
201L S20103 135 2 135 3
201LN S20153 135 2 135 3
202 S20200 135 4 135 4
205 S20500 135 2 135 3
301 S30100 135 2 135 3
301L S30103 135 2 135 3
301LN S30153 135 2 135 3
302 S30200 135 2 135 3
304 S30400 135 2 135 3
304L S30403 135 5 135 6
304N S30451 135 3 135 4
304LN S30453 135 4 135 5
316 S31600 135 5 135 6
316L S31603 135 6 135 7
316N S31651 135 5 135 6
1
⁄4 Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor
201 S20100 135 2 135 3
201L S20103 135 2 135 3
201LN S20153 135 2 135 3
205 S20500 135 2 135 3
301 S30100 135 2 135 3
301L S30103 135 2 135 3
301LN S30153 135 2 135 3
302 S30200 135 2 135 3
304 S30400 135 2 135 3
304L S30403 135 5 135 6
304N S30451 135 3 135 4
304LN S30453 135 4 135 5
316 S31600 135 5 135 6
316L S31603 135 6 135 7
316N S31651 135 5 135 6
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TABLE 4
V-BLOCK BEND REQUIREMENTS (CONT’D)
1
⁄2 Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor
201 S20100 135 4 135 4
201L S20103 135 4 135 4
201LN S20153 135 4 135 4
205 S20500 135 4 135 4
301 S30100 135 4 135 4
301L S30103 135 4 135 4
301LN S30153 135 4 135 4
302 S30200 135 4 135 4
304 S30400 135 4 135 4
304L S30403 135 7 135 8
304N S30451 135 5 135 6
304LN S30453 135 6 135 7
316 S31600 135 7 135 8
316L S31603 135 8 135 9
316N S31651 135 7 135 8
3
⁄4 Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor
201 S20100 135 6 135 7
205 S20500 135 6 135 7
301 S30100 135 6 135 7
302 S30200 135 8 135 9

Full Hard

Thickness ≤ 0.050 in. Thickness > 0.050 to ≤ 0.1874 in.

Type UNS Designation Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor Included Bend Angle,° Bend Factor
201 S20100 135 6 135 8
205 S20500 135 6 135 8
301 S30100 135 6 135 8
302 S30200 135 8 135 10

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