SS 302 Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel

corrosion resistance alloy, surgical instruments, strength and ductility,strip

Description

SS 302 is an austenitic Chromium-Nickel stainless steel offering the optimum combination of corrosion resistance, strength and ductility. These attributes make it a favorite for many mechanical switch components, as well as surgical instruments. The alloy is readily formed in the annealed temper. SS 302 may be joined by all commonly used brazing and welding methods including oxyacetylene. Caution should be used to avoid cooling slowly through the range of 900° to 1600°F where carbide network could form and reduce corrosion resistance. This characteristic is diminished due to the typically low carbon composition of Hamilton’s SS 302. The corrosive resistance to acids is generally very good with the exception of halogen acids.