Type 302 plate is a tough, ductile grade that demonstrates comparable corrosion resistance, is non-magnetic, and Type 302 plate is not hardenable by heat treatment. Type 302 plate is usually used in its annealed condition and has a high ease of fabrication and formability.

Mechanical Properties of 302 Stainless Steel Plate

Ultimate Tensile Strength psi	0.2% Offset Yield Strength psi	Percent Elongation in 2 inches	Hardness Rockwell
100,000	100,000	50	B85

Soft and Ductile- Type 302 (18/8 chrome-nickel) Stainless Steel Plate. This is the BASIC and most widely used of all the Chrome-Nickel steels. It is recognized as the best all purpose drawing and forming quality type in this stainless group with mechanical and forming qualities intermediate to Types 301 and 304. Type 302 offers the benefits and avoids the shortcomings of both of these types.

It is generally used in the annealed condition and is noted for its ease of fabrication and formability. Cold working will significantly increase hardness, however it maintains ductility and can be drawn, spun, and upset.

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