

12Х18Н10Т (AISI 321 equivalent) is valued for its high corrosion resistance, weldability, and performance at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for process equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, food & pharma lines, exhaust systems, cryogenic service, and general manufacturing. With strict QA, machining/forging capabilities, and fast international logistics, Russian Metals ensures reliable 12Х18Н10Т supply for both bulk projects and custom-to-print components.Russian Metals is a specialist supplier of 12Х18Н10Т stainless steel, providing end-to-end 12Х18Н10Т supplying and manufacturing support for OEMs, fabricators, and engineering companies worldwide.
| Grade : | 12KH18N10T ( 12Х18Н10Т ) ( Х18Н10Т ) |
| Substitute: | 08Х18Г8Н2Т, 10Х14Г14Н4Т, 12Х17Г9АН4, 08Х22Н6Т, 08Х17Т, 15Х25Т, 12Х18Н9Т |
| Classification : | Сryogenic structural steel |
ISO-driven QA, heat/lot traceability (MTC 3.1)
Cut-to-size, slitting, grinding, polishing, CNC machining
NDT (UT/ET), PMI, hardness, corrosion & mechanical testing on request
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| C | Si | Mn | Ni | S | P | Cr | Cu | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| max 0.12 | max 0.8 | max 2 | 9 - 11 | max 0.02 | max 0.035 | 17 - 19 | max 0.3 | (5 С - 0.8) Ti, остальное Fe |
12X18N10T is a titanium-stabilized, austenitic stainless steel engineered for strong corrosion resistance, good high-temperature strength, and excellent weldability. Typical end-use sectors include aerospace, medical, chemical processing, marine, food, power, and heavy engineering.
| Assortment | Dimension | Direct. | σB | σT | δ5 | ψ | KCU | Heat treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | (mm) | - | MPa | MPa | % | % | kJ/m² | - |
| Pipe cooling strain, GOST 9941-81 | 549 | 35 | ||||||
| Pipe hot strain, GOST 9940-81 | 529 | 40 | ||||||
| Bar, GOST 5949-75 | to Ø 60 | 510 | 196 | 40 | 55 | Guenching 1020 - 1100oC,Cooling air, | ||
| Wire, GOST 18143-72 | 540-830 | 20-25 | ||||||
| Forging, GOST 25054-81 | to 1000 | 510 | 196 | 35-38 | 40-52 | Guenching 1050 - 1100oC, water, | ||
| Sheet trick, GOST 7350-77 | 530 | 235 | 38 | Guenching 1000 - 1080oC,Cooling water, | ||||
| Sheet thin, GOST 5582-75 | 530 | 205 | 40 | Guenching 1050 - 1080oC,Cooling water, | ||||
| Sheet thin cold-worked , GOST 5582-75 | 880-1080 | 10 | ||||||
| Sheet thin, GOST 5582-75 | 740 | 25 |
C ≤ 0.12 • Cr 17–19 • Ni 9–11 • Ti (5×C to ~0.8) • Mn ≤ 2.0 • Si ≤ 0.8 • P ≤ 0.035 • S ≤ 0.02 • Cu ≤ 0.3 • Fe balance
Note: Final chemistry and mechanical properties as per Mill Test Certificate.
Excellent corrosion resistance in water, steam, and many chemicals
Weldability: no special restrictions; good resistance to intergranular attack due to Ti stabilization
Strength/Ductility: high elongation for forming, good cryogenic performance
Heat Resistance: service into elevated temperatures (stabilized against carbide precipitation)
| Brinell hardness for 12KH18N10T ( 12Х18Н10Т ) , Forging GOST 25054-81 | HB 10 -1 = 179 MPa
EN: X6CrNiTi18-10 (1.4541), X8CrNiTi18-10 (1.4878)
ASTM/UNS: 321 / 321H / S32100 / S32109
JIS: SUS321 / SUS321H
GB: 0Cr18Ni10Ti / 1Cr18Ni11Ti
| Weldability : | without limitations. |
| Flakes : | not predisposed |
UTS: ~510–550 MPa (typical)
YS (0.2%): ~190–235 MPa (typical)
Elongation: ~35–40% (typical)
Hardness (annealed): ~≤ 179 HB
Values vary by product form & heat treatment; certificate governs.
| T | E 10- 5 | α 10⁶ | λ | ρ | C | R 10⁹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | MPa | 1/Grade | Watt/(m·Grade) | kg/m3 | J/(kg·Grade) | Ohm·m |
| 20 | 1.98 | 15 | 7920 | 725 | ||
| 100 | 1.94 | 16.6 | 16 | 462 | 792 | |
| 200 | 1.89 | 17 | 18 | 496 | 861 | |
| 300 | 1.81 | 17.2 | 19 | 517 | 920 | |
| 400 | 1.74 | 17.5 | 21 | 538 | 976 | |
| 500 | 1.66 | 17.9 | 23 | 550 | 1028 | |
| 600 | 1.57 | 18.2 | 25 | 563 | 1075 | |
| 700 | 1.47 | 18.6 | 27 | 575 | 1115 | |
| 800 | 18.9 | 26 | 596 | |||
| 900 | 19.3 | |||||
| T | E 10- 5 | α 10⁶ | λ | ρ | C | R 10⁹ |
| Germany | Japan | China | Bulgaria | Hungary | Romania | Germany | Japan | China | Bulgaria | Hungary | Romania | Germany | Japan | China | Bulgaria | Hungary | Hungary | Hungary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIN, WNr | JIS | GB | BDS | MSZ | STAS | DIN, WNr | JIS | GB | BDS | MSZ | STAS | DIN, WNr | JIS | GB | BDS | MSZ | MSZ | MSZ |
| 321 321H S32100 S32109 | 1.4541 1.4878 X10CrNiTi18-10 X12CrNiTi18-9 X6CrNiTi18-10 | SUS321 | Z10CNT18-10 Z10CNT18-11 Z6CNT18-10 Z6CNT18-12 | 321S31 321S51 321S59 LW18 LW24 X6CrNiTi18-10 | 321S31 321S51 321S59 LW18 LW24 X6CrNiTi18-10 | 1.4541 1.4878 X10CrNiTi18-10 X6CrNiTi18-10KT | X6CrNiTi18-11 X6CrNiTi18-11KG X6CrNiTi18-11KT | F.3523 X6CrNiTi18-10 | 0Cr18Ni10Ti 0Cr18Ni11Ti 0Cr18Ni9Ti 1Cr18Ni11Ti H0Cr20Ni10Ti | 2337 | 0Ch18N10T Ch18N12T Ch18N9T X6CrNiTi18-10 | H5Ti KO36Ti KO37Ti X6CrNiTi18-10 | 0H18N10T 1H18N10T 1H18N12T 1H18N9T | 10TiNiCr180 12TiNiCr180 | 17246 17247 17248 | X6CrNiTi18-10KKW X6CrNiTi18-10S | 321 | STS321 STS321TKA STSF321 |
σB - Tensile strength [MPa]
σT - Yield stress [MPa]
δ5 - Specific elongation at fracture [%]
ψ - Reduction of area [%]
KCU - Impact strength [kJ/m²]
HB - Brinell hardness [MPa]
T - Test temperature [Grade]
E - Young modulus [MPa]
α - Coefficient of linear expansion (20° - T) [1/Grade]
λ - Thermal (heat) condition coefficient [Watt/(m·Grade)]
ρ - Density [kg/m³]
C - Specific heat (range 20° - T) [J/(kg·Grade)]
R - Electrical resistance [Ohm·m]
Sheets/Plates/Coils: 2B/BA/No.4/No.8, ground, PVC-film protected
Bars & Rods: hot-rolled, peeled/turned, bright-drawn, centreless-ground
Pipes & Tubes: seamless/welded, pickled & passivated, bevelled ends, hydrotested
Wire: soft/half-hard/hard tempers for springs, fasteners, mesh
Fittings/Flanges: elbows, tees, reducers, forged rings & custom machined parts
Thermal shields, brackets, instrument parts, sterilizable fixtures (non-implant), hospital equipment frames.
Heat-exchanger plates/tubes, storage tanks, process lines, seawater-adjacent hardware (use correct finish & passivation).
Dairy/brewery piping, conveyors, structural supports, expansion bellows, high-temp fixtures.
without limitations - welding is done without heating and subsequent heat treeting
limited weldability - welding is possible under heating up to 100-120 grade and subsequent heat treeting
hard weldability - obtaining the quality welding needs the additional operations:heating up to 200-300 grade; the heat treeting ia annealing
Forming: excellent; use generous radii and proper lubrication
Machining: use sharp carbide tools, lower speeds, higher feed, abundant coolant
Welding: GTAW/GMAW/SMAW accepted; use stabilized/filler compatible with 321 chemistry; control heat input; post-clean and passivate
Documents: EN 10204 3.1 MTC, dimensional & surface reports; 3rd-party inspection (BV/DNV/LR/TÜV) on request
Add-ons: shot-blasting, pickling & passivation, laser marking, kitting, JIT/VMI programs