| Stainless Steel |
Applications |
| 304 |
Low-carbon modification of type 302 for restriction of carbide precipitation during welding. Chemical and food processing equipment, brewing equipment, cryogenic vessels, gutters, downspouts, flashings. |
| 430 |
General-purpose chromium type stainless steel. Decorative trim, nitric acid tanks, combustion chambers, dishwashers, heaters, mufflers, range hoods, recuperators, restaurant equipment. |
| 301 |
High strain hardening rate; used for structural applications where high strength plus high ductility is required. Railroad cars trailer bodies, aircraft structurals, fasteners, automobile wheel covers, trims, pole line hardware. |
| 316L |
Extra-low-carbon modification of type 316. Welded construction where intergranular carbide precipitation must be avoided. Type 316 applications requiring extensive welding. |
| 420 |
Higher carbon modification of type 410, for high abrasion parts. Cutlery, surgical instruments, valves, wear-resisting parts, hard tools, vegetable chopper. |
