Is stainless steel 304 magnetic? What are its properties?
2007-03-28 15:49:06 · 4 answers · asked by Joey 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Generally 304 stainless shows very weak, if any, attraction to a magnet. If it is cold worked, this can change the properties to give much stronger attraction. Read the article linked below for a summary.
The second link gives some general information on SS304
2007-03-28 16:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
304 Stainless Magnetic
2016-10-31 21:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 300 series of stainless steel is magnetic, includes the 304, it is the lowest Chromium content stainless steel around and the cheapest by comparison. It is not heat treatable. and it has the poor corrosion properties due to the amount of Chromium present
If you want a non magnetic stainless you would use the 400 series. which is also heat treatable.
Try the Crucible Steel on the Net, they used to publish the specs on Stainless, they manufacture it.
2007-03-28 15:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. Non-magnetic, highly polishable and very corrosive resistant.
2007-03-28 15:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋