904L and other high-alloy variations for extreme acidic or high-chloride environments. Typical Composition Example (Grade 304/304L) Content (%) Chromium (Cr) 17.5 – 19.5 Nickel (Ni) 8.0 – 10.5 Carbon (C) ≤ 0.08 (304) / ≤ 0.03 (304L) Iron (Fe) Mechanical and Physical Properties

ASTM A279 is a standard specification for hard-drawn tantalum wire used in electronic components. Tantalum is a rare, blue-gray, heavy transition metal used in various electronic applications, including capacitors, resistors, and inductors. The standard covers the requirements for tantalum wire that is drawn to a specific diameter and has undergone a process to harden it.

ASTM A279 was an ASTM International standard titled . It was later withdrawn and replaced by ASTM G31 , which currently governs the standard practice for laboratory immersion corrosion testing of metals.