301-1/4 hard differs from other forms of 301 offered by United Performance Metals in that it has been hard cold rolled to its 1/4 hard condition. This increases the metal’s attractiveness for mild drawing, stretching and forming operations. At 1/4 hard, type 301 stainless steel has a tensile strength of 125,000 PSI minimum, and a minimum yield strength of 75,000 PSI
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