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ASTM · United States · 2 grades

# A879

The designation A879 is carried by 2 different grades. Compare them on the elements that actually differ, then open the one your print means.

- *Matching grades* **2**
- [*Category* **Stainless steels · 468 grades**](/categories/stainless-steels "Category: Stainless steels · 468 grades")
- [*Category* **Special steels for aviation and aerospace · 39 grades**](/categories/special-steels-for-aviation-and-aerospace "Category: Special steels for aviation and aerospace · 39 grades")

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## Which of the 2 do you want?

This name is carried by several grades. The elements shown are the ones whose values actually differ across the set — the ones that decide the question. Values are the source text verbatim; an em dash means no value on file for that element on that grade, not zero.

| Grade | Material no. | Category | Designations | S% | Cr% | Ni% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1.4301](/materials/material-no/1.4301 "1.4301") | [1.4301](/materials/material-no/1.4301 "1.4301") 1.4 | [Stainless steels](/categories/stainless-steels "Stainless steels") | 170 | 0,015 | 17,5-19,5 | 8,00-10,5 |
| [S30400](/materials/uns/s30400 "S30400") | [1.4314](/materials/material-no/1.4314 "1.4314") 1.4 | [Special steels for aviation and aerospace](/categories/special-steels-for-aviation-and-aerospace "Special steels for aviation and aerospace") | 86 | 0,03 | 17,0-19,0 | 8,50-10,5 |

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