A240M
A240M refers to a specific material designation, likely within the context of engineering standards, such as those published by ASTM International. This designation indicates a type of stainless steel, specifically a chromium-nickel-manganese austenitic stainless steel. The "A" typically signifies that the material is covered by an ASTM standard. The "240" would be a unique identifier within that standard for this particular alloy composition and temper. The "M" might denote a specific modification or form of the alloy, though without the full standard context, its precise meaning is speculative.
Materials designated A240M are generally characterized by good corrosion resistance, particularly in mild environments, and are