Stainless Steel Alloy 304L | UNS# S30403 is an austenitic alloy and is the lower carbon variant of Stainless Steel grade 304. This grade can be welded without the issues seen in carbon precipitation hardened materials that reduces the corrosive and oxidation resistance properties. 304L demonstrates excellent strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures, is non-magnetic, is easily welded, and resists atmospheric corrosion. Because of these properties, this metal is often used in chemical and petrochemical processing, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, surface condensers, food processing, petroleum refining, power generation, pulp and paper, and many other similar industries.
Stainless Steel Alloy 304L Specifications:
Stainless Steel Alloy 304L products offered at all 91proÊÓƵ’ locations:
Stainless Steel Alloy 304L Applications:
- Chemical and Petrochemical Processing,
- Pressure Vessels
- Heat Exchangers and Surface Condensers
- Food Processing
- Petroleum Refining
- Power Generation
- Pulp and Paper
DISCLAIMER: Alloy data sheets are for reference only, not for design purposes.
Chemical Composition | |||||||||
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C 0.030% | Si 0.75% | Mn 2.0% | P 0.045% | S 0.030% | |||||
Cr 19.0% | Ni 10.0% | N 0.10% |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||
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Density | Electrical conductivity (% IACS) | Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F) | Specific heat capacity | Thermal expansion (1/°F) | Melting Point (°F) | |
0.29 | 2.4 | 112 | 0.12 | 0.00000940 | 2550 |
Mechanical Properties | |||||||||
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Property | Minimum | Maximum | |||||||
Yield Strength Range (Rp0.2 Offset) (ksi) | 30.5 | 140 | |||||||
Tensile Strength Range (Rm) (ksi) | 70 | 185 | |||||||
Elongation (AL=5 x Ø) | 40.0% | 58.0% | |||||||
Brinell Hardness (H) | 160 | 201 | |||||||
Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) (E): 28500 | |||||||||
Machineability General Index: 40% |