What is T304 stainless steel?
The elements added to iron determine the grade of stainless steel. The composition also determines the machining, welding and other properties of the metal. T304 stainless steel is the most widely used grade of stainless steel.Chrome and NickelThe addition of 18 to 20 percent chrome and 8 to 10.5 percent nickel is the main factor that gives stainless steel its corrosion resistance properties.Corrosion ResistanceThe high quantities of nickel and chrome make it resistant to corrosion, pitting and rust. This makes T304 more resistant to salt spray and oxidizing acids.WorkabilityIt is harder to weld and machine type T304 stainless steel than some other metals and metal alloys. Using proper techniques when welding and machining will give the best results. Heat-treating does not harden T304 or autstenitic steels.AutsteniticType 304 stainless steel is in the autstenitic group of steel because of the high nickel and chromium additions along with smaller amounts of other elements. These proprie
