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Annealing. Heat from 1010oC to 1120oC and cool rapidly in air or water. The best corrosion resistance is obtained when the final annealing is above 1070oC and cooling is rapid.

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I don't recall the exact annealing temperature of this alloy, but to anneal a metal you just have to heat it. Its probably going to be >2000F tough.

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500 lbs. for type 304 SST.


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