Developed to meet the need for a ductile chromium-nickel stainless with a reduced tendency to work harden during spinning, stamping and forming. s305000-stainless-steel-coil, or the “free spinning grade,” was formed. The nickel content of the nominal 18-8 composition was increased and the chromium content was decreased to meet this need. Due to lower rate of work hardening, s305000-stainless-steel-coil needs considerably less process annealing as compared to Type 302 and 304.
s305000-stainless-steel-coil Physical Properties

SS 305 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density	0.29 lbs./cu.in.
Melting Point (Approx.)	1400°C
Electrical Resistivity @ R.T.	74 Microhm·cm
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (0° to 100°C)	17.3 x 10^-6/°C
Thermal Conductivity @ 100°C	16.2 W/m·K
Magnetic Attraction	Annealed – None
Magnetic Permeability @ 175 KSI (H = 100 oersteds)	1.068

s305000-stainless-steel-coil is a chromium nickel austenitic stainless steel capable of attaining high strengths and ductility by cold working. It is not hardenable by heat treatment. Type 301 is non-magnetic in the annealed condition and becomes increasingly magnetic with cold working.