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Austenitic stainless steels such as type 304 contain about:

1. 12% chromium and no nickel
2. 18% chromium and 8% nickel
3. 4% carbon
4. 25% tungsten

Answer

B. 18% chromium and 8% nickel

Solution

They are nonmagnetic and have excellent corrosion resistance.

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