Table 5 Various states of the work hardening of stainless steel 301 (AK Steel Corporation 2007)
Hardened state | Yield stress (PSI) | Tensile stress (PSI) | Elongation percent for 2 in. (as sample) | Hardness (Rockwell C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
¼ hard | 75,000 | 125,000 | 25 | 25 |
½ hard | 110,000 | 150,000 | 15–18 | 32 |
¾ hard | 135,000 | 175,000 | 10–12 | 37 |
Full hard | 140,000 | 185,000 | 8–9 | 41 |