304L
304L
General
304L, THE LOW CARBON VERSION OF 304 STAINLESS STEEL, IS IMMUNE TO GRAIN BOUNDARY CARBIDE PRECIPITATION (SENSITISATION). THIS MAKES IT SUITED TO USE IN HEAVY GAUGE (OVER ABOUT 6MM) WELDED COMPONENTS.
Uses
FOOD PROCESSING, CHEMICAL PROCESSING, ARCHITECTURAL, DOMESTIC APPLIANCES, MEDICAL INSTURMENTS.
Heat Treatment & Condition
CONDITION A
Chemical Analysis
C
·
0.030 MAX
Cr
·
17.50/19.50
Mn
·
2.00 MAX
Si
·
1.00 MAX
P
·
0.045 MAX
S
·
0.020 MAX
Ni
·
8.00/12.00
| C | Cr | Mn | Si | P | S | Ni |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.030 MAX | 17.50/19.50 | 2.00 MAX | 1.00 MAX | 0.045 MAX | 0.020 MAX | 8.00/12.00 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (EXAMPLE ONLY)
TEN. STRENTH
485 MPa MIN
PROOF STRESS
170 MPa MIN
ELONG
40%
HARDNESS
201 MAX HB
| TEN. STRENTH | PROOF STRESS | ELONG | HARDNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 MPa MIN | 170 MPa MIN | 40% | 201 MAX HB |