302 stainless steel sheet is austenitic stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance, heat resistance, low temperature strength and mechanical properties. Good hot workability for stamping and bending, no heat treatment hardening.

Element	Type
Carbon	0.15 max.
Manganese	2.00 max.
Sulfur	0.030 max.

Alloy represents an excellent combination of corrosion resistance and fabricability. Past users of 302 stainless are generally now using 304 alloy since AOD technology has made lower carbon levels more easily attainable and economical.

Annealing also restores ductility. During cold working, the metal can become hardened to the extent that any more work will result in cracking. By annealing the metal beforehand, cold working can take place without any risk of cracking, as annealing releases mechanical stresses produced during machining or grinding.

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