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    About Stainless Steel
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    Compare over 25 types of stainless steel to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Hex Bars.
    From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
    304/304L Stainless Steel—Alloyed with less carbon than standard 304, this stainless steel is easier to weld yet just as corrosion resistant and strong. It's dual certified 304 and 304L.
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    6 ft.
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    3/8"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
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    9/16"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
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    5/8"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
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    3/4"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
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    1 1/8"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
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    1 5/8"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
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    Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Hex Bars.
    Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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    Long
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    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
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    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Hex Bars.
    One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
    316/316L Stainless Steel—Alloyed with less carbon than standard 316, this stainless steel is easier to weld yet just as corrosion resistant and strong. It's dual certified 316 and 316L.
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    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    7/16"-0.004" to 0"316/316L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5648, SAE AMS565300000000
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    1/2"-0.004" to 0"316/316L Stainless Steel
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    9/16"-0.004" to 0"316/316L Stainless Steel
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    5/8"-0.004" to 0"316/316L Stainless Steel
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    11/16"-0.004" to 0"316/316L Stainless Steel
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    5 mm-0.075 mm to 0 mm316/316L Stainless Steel
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    8 mm-0.09 mm to 0 mm316/316L Stainless Steel
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    10 mm-0.09 mm to 0 mm316/316L Stainless Steel
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    22 mm-0.13 mm to 0 mm316/316L Stainless Steel
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    30 mm-0.13 mm to 0 mm316/316L Stainless Steel
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    Machinable 416 Stainless Steel Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Machinable 416 Stainless Steel Hex Bars.
    Drill, mill, and turn at high speeds without clogging your cutting tools. Alloyed with sulfur, 416 is the easiest type of stainless steel to machine. A good choice for gears, screws, and shafts, it won't wear down when it grinds against other metal parts. It also maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures as hot as 1200° F. However, it's not as corrosion resistant as other types of stainless steel, such as 304 and 17-4 PH.
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    Long
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