STAINLESS STEEL
304 / 304L
304 is the original “18-8” stainless. It is produced in greater quantity than any other austenitic stainless steel. 304 provides useful resistance to corrosion in many environments ranging from moderately reducing to moderately oxidizing. Through the controlled addition of nitrogen, it is common for 304L to meet the mechanical properties of 304. As a result, most products are dual certified as 304/304L.
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Features
Specifications
Common Trade Names
Applications
Literature
Features
- Good general corrosion resistance
- Ease of cleaning
- Excellent strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures
- Good formability
- Good weldability
Specifications
UNS: S30400, S30403
W. NR.: 1.4301, 1.4307
ASTM: A 240, A 276, A 312, A 479
ASME: SA 240, SA 276, SA 312, SA 479
AMS: 5511, 5513, 5639, 5647
Common Trade Names
304 Stainless, 304L Stainless
Applications
- Food processing and handling
- Heat exchangers
- Chemical process vessels
- Conveyors
- Architectural
- Pharmaceutical equipment
Literature