Type 304, or one of its modifications, is the material specified more than 50% of the time whenever a stainless steel is used. Because of its ability to withstand the corrosive action of various acids found in fruits, meats, milk, and vegetables, Type 304 is used for sinks, tabletops, coffee urns, stoves, refrigerators, milk and cream dispensers, and steam tables.
Dahil ang kakayahan nitong makatiis ang kinakaing unti-unti pagkilos ng iba't-ibang mga acids na natagpuan sa mga prutas, karne, gatas, at gulay, Uri ng 304 ay ginagamit para sa mga lababo, tabletops, kape urns, kalan, refrigerator, gatas at cream Dispenser, at steam talahanayan.Din ito ay ginagamit sa maraming iba pang mga kagamitan tulad ng mga cooking appliances, kaldero, pans, at flatware.