| This alloy is one of the most familiar and most frequently used alloy in the stainless steel family. It may be best used in applications where the following properties are important: resistance to corrosion, prevention of product contamination, resistance to oxidation, ease of fabrication, excellent formability, beauty of appearance, ease of cleaning, high strength with low weight, good strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures, and readily availability of a wide range of product forms. Food and beverage, sanitary, cryogenic, and pressure-containing applications are examples. Type 305 is used for applications requiring a low rate of work hardening during severe cold forming operations such as deep drawing. Min/max tensile and hardness properties below as requires by ASTM A 240 and ASME SA-240. Information provided by Allegheny Ludlum Corporation. |
| Plate, sheet, and strip specs: ASTM A 240; ASME SA-240 |
