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SS 304

General-purpose stainless steel

SS 304 is the most widely used stainless steel grade for sheet metal, tanks, food equipment, fabricated parts and corrosion-resistant assemblies.

Density
8.0 g/cm³
Tensile strength
520-750 MPa
Max temperature
~800 °C

Pros

  • Excellent availability
  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Weldable

Considerations

  • Not ideal for chloride-heavy environments
  • Heavier than aluminium

Manufacturing & industries

SheetPlateTubeWeldedMachined
FoodIndustrialArchitecture
Property profile
Strength
66
Lightness
28
Heat
82
Flexibility
50
Durability
82
Corrosion
82
Affordability
62
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