ATI Allegheny Ludlum Stainless Steel Chromium-Nickel Type 304, 60% Cold Rolled (UNS S30400)

This alloy is one of the most familiar and most frequently used alloy in the stainless steel family. It may be best used in applications where the following properties are important: resistance to corrosion, prevention of product contamination, resistance to oxidation, ease of fabrication, excellent formability, beauty of appearance, ease of cleaning, high strength with low weight, good strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures, and readily availability of a wide range of product forms. Food and beverage, sanitary, cryogenic, and pressure-containing applications are examples. Past users of Type 302 are generally now using Type 304 since AOD technology has made low carbon levels more easily attainable and economical.Information provided by Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.