[Stoves] RE: Durability of Stainless Steel

Sat Jun 10 03:29:27 CDT 2006

Dear William

I think this was Dean's question

>> Does anyone have the practical experience to predict the lifespan
>> of 309,
>> 310, 304 and 430 Stainless Steel at 975C?
...
>I'd recommend RA330.

I asked my SS manufacturer (Columbus Steel) about it and he had heard of it 
but none was available in the area.  I am not yet sure what the mix is.  Is 
it perhaps tending to the Inconel side of things??

I love to try it on a grate.

Thanks
Crispin 