Stainless Expanded Sheet 304 Standard offers a great mix of strength and corrosion resistance in most situations outside of marine environments If your project is in a marine environment, choose 316 stainless 304, the most popular stainless alloy in the world, maintains its properties in high temperature situations It is typically used in aerospace, food and beverage industry, pressure containers, architectural designs and trim, cryogenic applications, and chemical processing equipment Expanded Sheet is popular for filters, covers, artwork, and security grates Standard means that the pieces of the mesh have a rounded top and a flatter bottom surface that is created during the manufacturing process