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| PRODUCT DATA of AISI 303 |
| Material | AISI 303 |
| General Information | Free machining sulfur modification of Type 302. |
| Effects of Space environment | The natural oxide layer is not repaired in vacuum when damaged. Cold welding might occur in contact to similar materials. |
| EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICE |
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| Development Status | Commercial Product |
| Cost Range | Low |
| Lot Reproducibility | Good |
| Equivalent Designations | A1, 30303, 1.4305, 303S31, X12CrNiS188; AISI303 |
| Space Experience | Good |
| RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY |
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| General Corrosion Status | No specific corrosion protection required |
| Stress Corrosion Status | High Resistance to SCC: Table 1
Remark: acc. to ECSS-Q-ST-70-36C Data Quality: Design Data |
| EMF vs SCE | -0.08 V Remark: Measured in 3.5% NaCl solution Data Quality: Design Data |
| Bimetallic Corrosion | Can be connected without any restriction to: Cr, Au, Pt, C, Rh, Ag, Gun-metal, P-bronzes, Sn-bronzes, Ti+alloys
Can be connected in a non-controlled environment to the above and Cd, Cu, Brasses, Ni, monel, inconel, N-Mo alloys, 400 series stainless steel Can be connected in a clean room environment to above and Al-Cu alloys, Cu-Ni alloys, Al-bronzes, Si-bronzes Needs specific measures: All others Test:ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.1 Table 5.1 Data Quality: Design Data |
| FLUID SYSTEMS COMPATIBILITY |
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| Gaseous Oxygen (GOX) | Meets the mechanical impact requirements. No batch test required. |
| Liquid Oxygen (LOX) | Meets the mechanical impact requirements. No batch test required. |
| Nitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) | SCC susceptibility is low and no fluid decomposition |
| Hydrazine (HDZE) | SCC susceptibility is low and no fluid decomposition |