* AISI 302: This is a designation from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) indicating a specific chemical composition of stainless steel. It's a chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel known for its good corrosion resistance and formability. It's very similar to 304, but typically has slightly higher carbon content.
* Condition B: This refers to the metallurgical condition of the steel. Condition B means the steel has been annealed (heat-treated to relieve stresses) and is in a soft, readily formable state. It hasn't been further cold-worked (like in Condition H or Condition 2B).
Therefore, AISI 302, Condition B stainless steel is a soft, annealed version of this particular type of stainless steel, ready for forming and fabrication processes like deep drawing, bending, or spinning without requiring further annealing. It will be more easily worked than harder conditions, but it will have slightly lower tensile strength.