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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
The austenitic stainless steel family exhibits exceptional corrosion resistance, superior high-temperature stability, robust cryogenic strength, and outstanding mechanical properties, while maintaining non-hardenability through conventional heat treatment processes and demonstrating virtually negligible magnetic permeability in annealed conditions.
CHARACTERISTICS AND PRACTICAL USES
Differentiation | 304 | 304L |
Attributes |
1.Austenitic base steel types have wide applications; 2.Excellent corrosion resistance and heat resistance; 3.Excellent low-temperature strength and mechanical properties; 4.Single-phase austenitic structure, no hardening occurs after heat treatment; | 1.Compared to Grade 304, demonstrates stronger corrosion resistance; |
Applications |
1.Class 1 & 2 cutlery, exterior cladding materials, construction materials, automotive components; 2.Medical devices, chemical processing, food processing technology, textile industry; 3.Marine vessel components; |
1.Equipment for chemical, coal, and petroleum industries requiring high intergranular corrosion resistance; 2.Construction materials, heat-resistant components, and components difficult to heat treat;
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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION(wt%)
Specifications | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni |
TYPE 304
| ≤0.080 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | ≤18.0-20.0 | ≤8.0-10.5 |
TYPE 304L
| ≤0.030 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 | ≤18.0-20.0 | ≤8.0-10.5 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Specifications
| YS(Mpa) | TS(Mpa) | EL(%) | Hv |
TYPE 304
| ≥205 | ≥520 | ≥40 | ≤200 |
TYPE 304L
| ≥175 | ≥480 | ≥40 | ≤200 |
APPLICATION AREA
Mechanical manufacturing, household appliances, pressure vessels, structural pipe fabrication, architectural decoration, chemical equipment, nuclear power, home appliances, catering kitchenware, elevators, solar energy, metal products, containers, automotive applications, precision electronics, rail transit, sanitary ware, food machinery.
PRODUCTION STRENGTH
