304 Stainless Steel Strip

  Stainless Steel 304 Strip Stainless steel 304 is an austenitic stainless steel with a high nickel concentration of 8 to 10.5 percent by weight and a high chromium content of 18 to 20% by weight. Because grade 304 stainless steel has a lower carbon content, it is less prone to chromium carbide precipitation during welding and to intergranular corrosion. Cold processing 304 stainless strip results in increased hardness and strength. Type 304 stainless steel strip is particularly ductile in the annealed condition, and it can be cold worked readily using roll forming, deep drawing, bending, and other standard industrial techniques. The strong ductility, good drawing, forming, and spinning qualities of stainless steel 304 strip make it a popular choice for these applications. Although the alloy work hardens quickly, annealing throughout the manufacturing process is sometimes required to recover appropriate ductility and decrease hardness. Stainless steel grade 304 is regarded to be more