About 304 Stainless Steel
304 Stainless Steel is the most commonly used stainless steel in the world. 304 stainless is commonly used in products such as water pipes, storage tanks for liquids, wheel covers and automotive trim, kitchen appliances, decorative trim, nuts bolts and screws and many other products. If your stainless steel application doesn’t call for the added corrosion resistance requirements, like 316 stainless steel, 304 stainless steel grade offers a similar performance at a lower cost.
304 Stainless Steel is an alloy containing a minimum of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. When chromium is added to stainless steel it produces a thin layer of metal oxide over the surface of the metal, protecting it against corrosive materials. 304 stainless is susceptible to corrosion over time from saline environments such as the ocean and corrosive chloride solutions.
304 Stainless is common in the marine, brewing, food and dairy, chemical, mining and domestic tools, along with many other industries.
304 Stainless Steel Attributes:
- Corrosion & oxidation resistance
- Used in deep drawing processes
- Superior malleable strength under compression
- High toughness in very low temperatures
- Withstands very high temperatures, melting point ranges from 2,550°F to 2,650°F
- Efficient fabrication, forming and welding
- Excellent appearance and easy to clean and sanitize, making it ideal for food applications
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