304/304L (UNS S30400/S30403) is the most widely utilized "18-8" chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel. It is an economical and versatile corrosion resistant alloy suitable for a wide range of general purpose applications.
It is common practice for 304L to be dual certified as 304 and 304L. The low carbon chemistry of 304L combined with an addition of nitrogen enables 304L to meet the mechanical properties of 304.
304/304L resists atmospheric corrosion, as well as, moderately oxidizing and reducing environments. The alloy has excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion in the as-welded condition. 304/304L has excellent strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures.
304/304L is non-magnetic in the annealed condition but can become slightly magnetic as a result of cold working or welding. It can be easily welded and processed by standard shop fabrication practices.
Corrosion Resistance:
304/304L has good resistance to atmospheric corrosion, foods and beverages and to many organic and inorganic chemicals in moderately oxidizing to moderately reducing environments. The high chromium content of the alloy provides resistance to oxidizing solutions such as nitric acid up to 55% weight and up to 176°F (80°C).
304/304L also resists moderately aggressive organic acids such as acetic. The nickel present in the alloy provides resistance to moderately reducing solutions such as pure phosphoric acid, whatever the concentration, in cold solutions and up to 10% diluted hot solutions. The alloy can also operate successfully in caustic solutions free of chlorides or Alloy 304/304L does not perform well in more highly reducing environments such as those containing chlorides and sulfuric acid.
304/304L performs well in fresh water service with low levels of chlorides (less than 100ppm). At higher chloride levels the grade is susceptible to crevice corrosion and pitting. For successful performance under these more severe conditions, higher molybdenum content is need such as 316/316L. 304/304L is not recommended for service in marine environments.
In most instances, the corrosion resistance of 304, 304L and 304H will be roughly equal in most corrosive environments. However, in environments that are sufficiently corrosive to cause intergranular corrosion of welds and heat-affected zones 304L should be used because of its low carbon content.
304L Stainless Steel Chemical Composition:
| |
C |
Mn |
Si |
P |
S |
Cr |
Ni |
N |
| 304L |
0.03 max |
2.0 max |
0.75 max |
0.045 max |
0.03 max |
18.0 -20.0 |
8.0-12.0 |
0.1 max |
304L Stainless Steel Mechanical Properties:
| |
Tensile Strength ksi (min) |
Yield Strength 0.2% ksi (min) |
Elongation % |
Hardness (Brinell) MAX
|
| 304L |
70 |
25 |
40 |
201 |
304L Stainless Steel Applications:
304L Stainless Steel is used in a wide variety of home and commercial applications, including:
- Food processing equipment, particularly in beer brewing, milk processing, and winemaking
- Kitchen benches, sinks, troughs, equipment, and appliances
- Architectural trim and molding
- Automotive and aerospace structural use
- Construction material in large buildings
- Chemical containers, including for transport
- Heat exchangers
- Nuts, bolts, screws, and other fasteners in the marine environment
Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Sheet
* Thickness: 0.3mm - 16.0mm
* Width: 1000mm, (4′)1220mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm
* Length: Cut as per customer's requirements
* Standard Size: 1000*2000mm, 1219*2438mm, 1220*2440mm, 1250*2500mm, 1500*3000mm, 1500*6000mm, 1800*6000mm, 2000*6000mm, 4'*8'
* Edge: Mill Edge/Slit Edge
* Technique: Cold Rolled
* Surface: 2B/BA/HL/8K mirror/BA/2D/ Titanium coating with Filim
* Standard: ASTM A240/A480M, ASTM B 668, ASTM B168/SB168, ASTM B443/SB443, JIS G4303, G4305, BS 1449, DIN 17441 etc.
*Grade: 201, 301, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 321, 317L, 310S, 347H, 410, 420, 409L, 430, 440C, 444, 441, S32760, 2205, 904L, 630, 631, 253Ma, 254SMo, Incoloy 926, Inconel 625, Monel 400 etc.
* Processing Service: Bending, Welding, Decoiling, Punching, Cutting, etc.
Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Sheet
* Thickness: 3.0mm - 300mm
* Width: 1000mm, (4′)1220mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm-3000mm
* Length: Produce as per customer's requirements
* Standard Size: 1000*2000mm, 1219*2438mm, 1220*2440mm, 1250*2500mm, 1500*3000mm, 1500*6000mm, 1800*6000mm, 2000*6000mm, 4'*8'
* Edge: Mill Edge/Slit Edge
* Technique: Hot Rolled
* Surface: No.1/1D/Pickling
* Standard: ASTM A240/A480M, ASTM B 668, ASTM B168/SB168, ASTM B443/SB443, JIS G4303, G4305, BS 1449, DIN 17441 etc.
*Grade: 201, 301, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 321, 317L, 310S, 347H, 410, 420, 409L, 430, 440C, 444, 441, S32760, 2205, 904L, 630, 631, 253Ma, 254SMo, Incoloy 926, Inconel 625, Monel 400 etc.
* Processing Service: Bending, Welding, Decoiling, Punching, Cutting, etc.
Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Coil
* Thickness: 0.4mm - 6.0mm
* Width: 1000mm, (4′)1220mm, 1500mm, 2000mm
* Length: Depends on Coil Weight
* Standard Size: 1000*C, 1219*C, 1220*C, 1250*C, 1500*3000mm, 1500*C, 1800*C, 2000*C, 4'*C
* Edge: Mill Edge/Slit Edge
* Technique: Cold Rolled
* Surface: 2B/No.4/HL/8K/BA
* Standard: ASTM A240/A480M, ASTM B 668, ASTM B168/SB168, ASTM B443/SB443, JIS G4303, G4305, BS 1449, DIN 17441 etc.
*Grade: 201, 301, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 321, 317L, 310S, 347H, 410, 420, 409L, 430, 440C, 444, 441, S32760, 2205, 904L, 630, 631, 253Ma, 254SMo, Incoloy 926, Inconel 625, Monel 400 etc.
* Processing Service: Bending, Welding, Decoiling, Punching, Cutting, etc.
Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Coil
* Thickness: 3.0mm - 16mm
* Width: 1000mm, (4′)1220mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm,2200mm
* Length: Depends on Coil Weight
Standard Size: 1000*C, 1219*C, 1220*C, 1250*C, 1500*3000mm, 1500*C, 1800*C, 2000*C, 4'*C
* Edge: Mill Edge/Slit Edge
* Technique: Hot Rolled
* Surface: No.1/1D
* Standard: ASTM A240/A480M, ASTM B 668, ASTM B168/SB168, ASTM B443/SB443, JIS G4303, G4305, BS 1449, DIN 17441 etc.
*Grade: 201, 301, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 321, 317L, 310S, 347H, 410, 420, 409L, 430, 440C, 444, 441, S32760, 2205, 904L, 630, 631, 253Ma, 254SMo, Incoloy 926, Inconel 625, Monel 400 etc.
* Processing Service: Bending, Welding, Decoiling, Punching, Cutting, etc.
Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Strip
* Thickness: 0.002mm - 3.0mm
* Width: 5mm - 900mm
* Length: Depends on Coil Weight
* Edge: Slit Edge
* Technique: Cold Rolled
* Surface: 2B/BA/HL/8K mirror/BA/2D
* Standard: ASTM A240/A480M, ASTM B 668, ASTM B168/SB168, ASTM B443/SB443, JIS G4303, G4305, BS 1449, DIN 17441 etc.
*Grade: 201, 301, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 321, 317L, 310S, 347H, 410, 420, 409L, 430, 440C, 444, 441, S32760, 2205, 904L, 630, 631, 253Ma, 254SMo, Incoloy 926, Inconel 625, Monel 400 etc.
Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Strip
* Thickness: 0.002mm - 16.0mm
* Width: 5mm - 900mm
* Length: Depends on Coil Weight
* Edge: Slit Edge
* Technique: Hot Rolled
* Surface: 1D/Pickling
* Standard: ASTM A240/A480M, ASTM B 668, ASTM B168/SB168, ASTM B443/SB443, JIS G4303, G4305, BS 1449, DIN 17441 etc.
*Grade: 201, 301, 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 321, 317L, 310S, 347H, 410, 420, 409L, 430, 440C, 444, 441, S32760, 2205, 904L, 630, 631, 253Ma, 254SMo, Incoloy 926, Inconel 625, Monel 400 etc
Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Checkered Plate
* Thickness: 1.0mm - 10mm
* Width: 600mm - 1800mm
* Length: 2000mm - 6000mm
* Edge: Mill Edge/Slit Edge
* Technique: Hot Rolled
* Surface: No.1/1D/Pickling
* Standard: ASTM A240/A480
* Grade: 304, 316L, 430
* Pattern: Chequered pattern, diamond pattern, lentils pattern, leaves pattern, etc.
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304/304L (UNS S30400/S30403) is the most widely utilized "18-8" chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel. It is an economical and versatile corrosion resistant alloy suitable for a wide range of general purpose applications.
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