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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 Rods

    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Premium—Machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 304 stainless steel. Also called Project 70+.
    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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    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
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    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    Premium
    1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    3/16"-0.002" to 0.002"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    5/16"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    7/16"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    5/8"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    7/8"-0.002" to 0.002"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 1/4"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 3/8"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 1/2"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 5/8"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    1 3/4"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    2"-0.003" to 0.003"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel. Rods are precision ground and straightened, so they’re ready for turning in your lathe.
    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.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
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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
    1/16"-0.0005" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, ASTM A479, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS-QQ-S-7630000000
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    3/32"-0.0005" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, ASTM A479, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS-QQ-S-7630000000
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    5/32"-0.0005" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, ASTM A479, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS-QQ-S-7630000000
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    3/16"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    1/4"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    5/16"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    3/8"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    1/2"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    5/8"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    3/4"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    7/8"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    1"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    1 1/2"-0.0002" to 0"304 Stainless Steel
    Cold DrawnRockwell B75 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    2 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, ASTM A479, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS-QQ-S-7630000000
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    3 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, ASTM A479, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS-QQ-S-7630000000
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    4 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, ASTM A479, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS-QQ-S-7630000000
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    5 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, ASTM A479, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS-QQ-S-7630000000
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    6 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    8 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    10 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    12 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    15 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    20 mm-0.0127 mm to 0.0127 mm304 Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS56470000000
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    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
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    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    3/8"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    7/16"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    1/2"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    9/16"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    5/8"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    11/16"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    3/4"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    13/16"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    7/8"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    15/16"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    1"-0.004" to 0.004"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    1 1/8"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    1 1/4"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    1 3/8"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    1 1/2"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    1 5/8"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    1 3/4"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    2"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    2 1/4"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    2 1/2"-0.008" to 0.008"304/304L Stainless Steel
    Cold WorkedRockwell B95 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS563900000000
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    Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel U-Channels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel U-Channels.
    Image of Attribute. Square Inside Corner. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel U-Channels, Round Inside Corner.
    Image of Attribute. Round Inside Corner. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel U-Channels, Round Inside Corner.

    Square

    Inside

    Corner

    Round

    Inside

    Corner

    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.
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    Outside
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    Corner
    Shape
    Ht.
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    Ht.
    Wd.
    Material
    Fabrication
    Outside
    Inside
    Hardness
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/8" Thick Wall (-0.02" to 0.02" Tolerance)
    3/4"1 1/2"5/8"1 1/4"304 Stainless Steel
    Hot RolledRoundRoundNot Rated0000000
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    1"2"7/8"1 3/4"304 Stainless Steel
    Hot RolledRoundRoundNot Rated0000000
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    3/16" Thick Wall (-0.02" to 0.02" Tolerance)
    1 1/2"3"1 5/16"2 5/8"304 Stainless Steel
    Hot RolledRoundRoundNot Rated0000000
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    1/4" Thick Wall (-0.02" to 0.02" Tolerance)
    1"2"3/4"1 1/2"304 Stainless Steel
    Hot RolledRoundRoundNot Rated0000000
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    1 1/2"3"1 1/4"2 1/2"304 Stainless Steel
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    1 3/4"4"1 1/2"3 1/2"304 Stainless Steel
    Hot RolledRoundRoundNot Rated0000000
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    2"4"1 3/4"3 1/2"304 Stainless Steel
    Hot RolledRoundRoundNot Rated0000000
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    5/16" Thick Wall (-0.02" to 0.02" Tolerance)
    1 7/8"5"1 9/16"4 3/8"304 Stainless Steel
    Hot RolledRoundRoundNot Rated0000000
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    Polished Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Polished Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Image of Product. Mirror Like #8. Front orientation. Mirror Like. Polished Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods, Appearance Number 8.

    Mirror Like #8

    Polished to a mirror-like finish, this material is widely used to fabricate decorative enclosures and industrial workstations. 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.
    Mirror Like #8—This finish is reflective and free of grain lines.
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    Dia.
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    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    Mirror Like #8
    1/8"-0.03" to 0.03"Cold DrawnRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    3/16"-0.03" to 0.03"Cold DrawnRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    5/16"-0.03" to 0.03"Cold DrawnRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    3/8"-0.03" to 0.03"Cold DrawnRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    1/2"-0.03" to 0.03"Cold DrawnRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    3/4"-0.03" to 0.03"Cold DrawnRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Half Rounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Half Rounds.
    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/4"-0.004" to 0.004"Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    1/2"-0.004" to 0.004"Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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    3/4"-0.004" to 0.004"Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)ASTM A276, SAE AMS56390000000
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