Datasheet of 304 stainless steel

In this article, Mirach Metallurgy Co.,Limited share the Datasheet of 304 stainless steel. The detail info of 304 stainless steel bar is as follow:

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Typical compositional ranges for grade 304 stainless steels are given in table 1.

Table 1. Composition ranges for 304 grade stainless steel

Grade

C

Mn

Si

P

S

Cr

Mo

Ni

N

304

min.

max.

0.08

2.0

0.75

0.045

0.030

18.0

20.0

8.0

10.5

0.10

304L

min.

max.

0.030

2.0

0.75

0.045

0.030

18.0

20.0

8.0

12.0

0.10

304H

min.

max.

0.04

0.10

2.0

0.75

-0.045

0.030

18.0

20.0

8.0

10.5

Mechanical Properties

Typical mechanical properties for grade 304 stainless steels are given in table 2.

Table 2. Mechanical properties of 304 grade stainless steel

Grade

Tensile Strength (MPa) min

Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min

Elongation (% in 50mm) min

Hardness

Rockwell B (HR B) max

Brinell (HB) max

304

515

205

40

92

201

304L

485

170

40

92

201

304H

515

205

40

92

201

304H also has a requirement for a grain size of ASTM No 7 or coarser.

Physical Properties

Typical physical properties for annealed grade 304 stainless steels are given in table 3.

Table 3. Physical properties of 304 grade stainless steel in the annealed condition

Grade

Density (kg/m3)

Elastic Modulus (GPa)

Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (mm/m/°C)

Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K)

Specific Heat 0-100°C (J/kg.K)

0-100°C

0-315°C

0-538°C

0-649°C

at 100°C

at 500°C

304/L/H

8000

193

17.2

17.8

18.4

18.7

16.2

21.5

500

 

Electrical Resistivity (nW.m)

Magnetic Permeability, H = 200

Oersteds, Annealed

Melting Range

 

720

1.02 max.

1399-1454 (°C)

 

Grade Specification Comparison

Approximate grade comparisons for 304 stainless steels are given in table 4.

Table 4. Grade specifications for 304 grade stainless steel

Grade

UNS No

Old British

Euronorm

Swedish SS

Japanese JIS

BS

En

No

Name

304

S30400

304S31

58E

1.4301

X5CrNi18-10

2332

SUS 304

304L

S30403

304S11

1.4306

X2CrNi19-11

2352

SUS 304L

304H

S30409

304S51

1.4948

X6CrNi18-11

These comparisons are approximate only. The list is intended as a comparison of functionally similar materials not as a schedule of contractual equivalents. If exact equivalents are needed original specifications must be consulted.

 

Possible Alternative Grades

Possible alternative grades to grade 304 stainless steels are given in table 5.

Table 5. Possible alternative grades to 304 grade stainless steel

Grade

Why it might be chosen instead of 304

301L

A higher work hardening rate grade is required for certain roll formed or stretch formed components.

302HQ

Lower work hardening rate is needed for cold forging of screws, bolts and rivets.

303

Higher machinability needed, and the lower corrosion resistance, formability and weldability are acceptable.

316

Higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion is required, in chloride environments

321

Better resistance to temperatures of around 600-900°C is needed…321 has higher hot strength.

3CR12

A lower cost is required, and the reduced corrosion resistance and resulting discolouration are acceptable.

430

A lower cost is required, and the reduced corrosion resistance and fabrication characteristics are acceptable.