304 Stainless Steel (304SS)
Stainless Steel is the generic term for a family of corrosion resistant alloy steels containing 10.5% or more chromium. It has high resistance to corrosion. The majority of Stainless Steel can be cut, formed, welded and machined quickly and easily. Stainless Steel is available in many finishes and is easily maintained as well as easily cleaned.
It is a strong, low maintenance material that is comparatively less expensive in the long run. The austenitic chromium-nickel grades (300 series) have the highest corrosion resistance of all stainless steels, as well as very fine mechanical properties.
Type 304 is the basic chromium-nickel stainless steel. It combines excellent mechanical properties with excellent resistance to many corrosive agents encountered in domestic and industrial use. It is non magnetic and not hardenable by heat treatment.
Applications- used where corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties are primary requirements. 304 SS is widely accepted in such industries as dairy, beverage and other food products where the highest degree of sanitation and cleanliness is of prime importance. Parts for acetic, nitric and citric acids, organic and inorganic chemicals, dyestuffs, crude and refined oils, etc., are fabricated from this material.
