AK Steel Type 304 is a chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel. It is a variation of the base 18-8 grade, but with higher chromium and lower carbon content. The lower carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation due to welding and reduces its susceptibility to intergranular corrosion. Type 304 is the most versatile and widely used stainless steel grade. It combines good resistance to atmospheric corrosion and to many chemicals, food, and beverages. It has excellent formability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties as well as fatigue. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming and joining. Filing Code: SS-1317. Producer or source: AK Steel Corporation. Originally published April 2020, corrected May 2020.

Sandvik Bioline 5R10/2R25 are austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steels. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming and surface treatment. Filing Code: SS-1106. Producer or source: Sandvik Steel Company.

Atlas 304 is the standard “18/8” austenitic stainless. It is the most versatile and most widely used stainless steel and is available in the widest range of product forms and finishes. It has excellent forming and welding characteristics. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-1362. Producer or source: Atlas Steels.

Allegheny Ludlum 304 and 304L are corrosion resistant type 18-8 stainless steels. Type 304L is the low carbon grade of Type 304 offering decreased carbide precipitation. The MINIMISER form is an improved machinability version, mostly by a change in the sulfur composition, but still maintaining the dual certification capability of the base Type 304/304L grades. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and elasticity. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-805. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.

Project 70 and Project 7000 Type 304 stainless steel are versions of conventional AISI Type 304 (18Cr-8Ni) stainless steel having improved machinability and higher tensile and creep strengths. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness and creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-418. Producer or source: Carpenter. Originally published January 1983, revised September 1997.

304/304L Ugima XL is a general purpose corrosion resistant austenitic stainless steel (300 series). Oxidation resistance in continuous service to 871 deg C (1600 deg F), and intermittent service to 787 deg C (1450 deg F). This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-1071. Producer or source: Ugitech USA.

UGIMA 4301 (formerly known as UGIMA 304) is an austenitic stainless steel produced by special steelmaking techniques that produce a steel with inclusions of malleable oxides, which have a low melting point and a controlled composition. The presence of the inclusions lubricates the metal-tool interface during high-speed cutting. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-718. Producer or source: Ugine-Savoie.

Remanit 4301 is a general-purpose austenitic stainless steel. It has more chromium and nickel that Type 302, but less carbon in order to reduce chromium carbide precipitation. This grade constitutes slightly more than 25% of all stainless production. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-642. Producer or source: Thyssen Stahl AG.

Carpenter Project 70+ Type 304/304L is a modified version of Type 304/304L stainless steel with improved machinability when compared to conventional 304 (Alloy Digest SS-418, revised September 1997) and 304L (Alloy Digest SS-513, revised November 1997). The alloys are nonhardenable austenitic chromium-nickel steels and are good general-purpose materials for simple and complex parts. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and elasticity. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-875. Producer or source: Carpenter Specialty Alloys.

Sandvik SANMAC 304L is an austenitic chromium-nickel steel with improved machinability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-585. Producer or source: Sandvik.

EASTERN STAINLESS Type 304 is the basic 18-8 chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel. It is well suited for welding and is highly resistant to severe forms of corrosion. It combines high strength with excellent stability and shock resistance, even at cryogenic temperatures. It has good hot-working and cold-working characteristics and is non-magnetic in the annealed condition. Type 304 is used widely for machinery and equipment in a wide range of industries. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: SS-413. Producer or source: Eastern Stainless Steel Company.

VDM NeutroShield is an austenitic stainless steel that is alloyed with boron to absorb neutrons. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: SS-1255. Producer or source: VDM Metals GmbH.

Modern metallurgy has learned how to produce chip beakers in brass without lead which produces an alloy safe for humans and the environment, particularly potable water. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, forming, and machining. Filing Code: CU-778. Producer or source: Mitsubishi Shindoh Company Ltd.

PRODEC STAINLESS TYPE 304 is a standardized grade in plate and bar with an improved machining capability over the conventional AISI Type 304. It is a product of extensive laboratory testing and application proven. Its improved machinability offers: shorter machining time; longer tool life; better surface finish; less distortion problems; more homogeneity in microstructures; and marginally increased resistance to corrosion. This datasheet provides information on composition and physical properties. It also includes information on machining. Filing Code: SS-547. Producer or source: Avesta Sheffield Inc.

Sandvik 5R10 is austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel which is superior to Type 302 in corrosion resistance. It is used extensively for; handling acetic and citric acids; food and milk products; in value trim; for chemical, pharmaceutical and refinining equipment; and hospital and kitchen equipment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: SS-630. Producer or source: Sandvik.

Maxival MVAIS is an enhanced-machining version of AISI Type 304 stainless steel. The alloy enhances machining by modifying both sulfide and oxide inclusions. This datasheet provides information on composition, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and machining. Filing Code: SS-957. Producer or source: Valbruna Stainless Inc.

AL 439HP is similar to the popular alloy Type 439, except for its very low carbon content. The low carbon content of AL 439HP enhances its formability and intergranular corrosion resistance. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-829. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.

Sandvik 13RM19 combines high mechanical strength with a nonmagnetic structure. This combination of properties has previously been found mainly in Co-Ni-base or Cu-Be alloys. The steel has very good corrosion resistance comparable to that of AISI Type 302. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear and bend strength It also includes information on low temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: SS-935. Producer or source: Sandvik Steel Company.