304L Stainless Steel
Introduction
Overview of 304L Stainless Steel
304L stainless steel is 300 series austenitic stainless steel that is one of the most widely used metal materials due to its corrosion resistance and nice fabrication.
Both 304 and 304L stainless steel can be used for many similar applications and the differences are minor, but they really do exist.
304L stainless steel has lower carbon contents than 304 stainless steel.
Futures of 304L Stainless Steel
The following are some of the features that make 304L stainless steel a popular choice for many different industries:
- Low Carbon Content – The low carbon content in 304L Stainless Steel makes it easy to weld or form by bending or rolling during fabrication.
- High Corrosion Resistance – The high corrosion resistance property makes this alloy ideal for use in marine environments, wastewater treatment plants and other locations where exposure to harsh chemicals can occur.
- High Strength – 304L Stainless Steel has a tensile strength rating between 60 ksi (414 MPa) and 70 ksi (483 MPa). This high strength allows it to withstand high stresses without deforming or yielding easily.
304L Stainless Steel Applications
- Food processing equipment
- Kitchen appliances
- Architectural trim and molding
- Automotive and aerospace structural use
- Construction material in large buildings
- Chemical containers, including for transport
- Heat exchangers
- Components and other fasteners in the marine environment
- Dyeing industry
- Woven or welded screens for mining, quarrying & water filtration
304L Stainless Steel Tags
- Grade 304L
- Type 304L
- Inox 304L
- AISI 304L
- SUS 304L
- 1.4307
- S30403
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Technical Data
Standards Comparison Table
Chemical Compositions
Mechanical Properties
Standards Comparison Table
| 304L Stainless Steel Standards Comparison Table | ||||||||
| STS | USA | UNS | CHINA | EURONORM | RUSSIA | SWEDISH | JAPANESE | |
| GRADE | AISI/ASTM | NO | GB | NO | NAME | GOST | SS | JIS |
| 304L | 304L | S30403 | 022Cr19Ni10 | 1.4307 | X 3 CrNi 18 10 | 03KH18N11 | 2352 | SUS 304L |
Chemical Compositions
| Grade | Standard | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo |
| 304L | ASTM A240 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | 18.00-20.00 | 9.00-12.00 | – |
Mechanical Properties
| Grade | EN Grade | Yield Strength Rp0.2(N/mm²) | Tensile Strength Rm(N/mm²) | Hardness | Vickers Hardness(HV) | Elongation A50% |
| 304L | 1.4307 | ≥170 | ≥485 | Annealed | ≥150 | ≥40 |
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