Stainless Steel General Properties and Uses

ASTM CODE	Properties:	Applications:
ASTM 304	The basic type of stainless steel. Provides high oxidation resistance up to 400°C. Excellent mechanical strength and wear resistance.	Kitchen utensils, sinks, household appliances, industrial kitchens, chemical and petrochemical sectors, food industry, automotive industry, heat exchangers, and boiler production.
ASTM 304L	A low carbon version of 304 stainless steel.	Paper industry, dairy equipment, soap industry, leather industry, chemical industry, petroleum industry, boiler manufacturing, heat exchangers.
ASTM 321	Enhanced corrosion resistance with the addition of titanium to 304 stainless steel. Resistant to high temperatures.	Resistances, exhaust pipes, aerospace industry, breweries, chemical industry.
ASTM 316	Resistant to temperatures up to 600°C. Excellent mechanical strength and resistance to shrinkage. Resistant to oxidation and acids due to its molybdenum content.	Chemical and petrochemical industries, steam boilers, heat-resistant exchangers, various boiler applications.
ASTM 316L	A low carbon version of 316 stainless steel.	Chemical and petrochemical industries, paper industry, nuclear engineering, dairy equipment.
ASTM 316 Ti	A titanium version of 316 stainless steel. High temperature and oxidation resistance.	Chemical and petrochemical industries, pump and compressor parts, boilers, furnaces, and heat exchangers.
ASTM 309/309S	High oxidation resistance up to 950°C.	High-temperature resistant equipment and parts.
ASTM 310/310S	High oxidation resistance up to 1100°C.	Furnace parts and high-temperature resistant equipment, chemical and petrochemical industries.
ASTM 430	Provides a good surface appearance. Can be magnetized as it contains no nickel.	Decorative uses, bright surface applications.

These general properties and applications demonstrate the versatility and high performance of Century Steel's stainless steel products, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial uses.