Stainless steel is a versatile stainless steel material, and its anti-rust performance is stronger than that of 200 series stainless steel materials. It is also better in high temperature resistance, and the general use temperature limit is less than 650°C. 304 stainless steel has excellent stainless corrosion resistance and better resistance to intergranular corrosion. For oxidizing acids, it is concluded in experiments that 304 stainless steel has strong corrosion resistance in nitric acid below the boiling temperature with a concentration of ≤65%. It also has good corrosion resistance to alkaline solutions and most organic and inorganic acids.

304 stainless steel is a common stainless steel, also known as 18/8 stainless steel in the industry. Its corrosion resistance is better than 430 stainless steel, but the price is cheaper than 316 stainless steel, so it is widely used in life, such as: some high-grade stainless steel tableware, outdoor railings, etc.

Although this kind of stainless steel is very common in China, the name "304 stainless steel" comes from the United States. Many people think that 304 stainless steel is a model name in Japan, but strictly speaking, the official name of 304 stainless steel in Japan is "SUS304".

304 is a versatile stainless steel, it is widely used in the production of good comprehensive performance.