AISI 304 is a austenitic chromium-nickel steel with improved machinability. The grade is a versatile, general purpose stainless steel with good resistance to atmospheric corrosion, to many organic and inorganic chemicals, to oxidizing acids like nitric acid, caustic solutions at moderate temperatures and to food and beverages. Due to production techniques today most of the deliveries are low carbon types with ≤ 0,03% C - the 304L type.
Length
l2000 - 6000 mm
Thickness
t0.5 - 50 mm
Width
w1000 - 2000 mm
Element
Weight %
Comment
-
Balance
17.5 - 19.5 %
8 - 10.5 %
2 %
1 %
Application areas
Material AISI 304/ 304L is used in the chemical industry, food industry, pulp and paper industry and nuclear industry.
Corrosion properties
The grade is a versatile, general purpose stainless steel with good resistance to atmospheric corrosion, to many organic and inorganic chemicals, to oxidizing acids like nitric acid, caustic solutions at moderate temperatures and to food and beverages
Heat Treatment
Solution annealed and quenched in air or water.
Welding
Very good
This material data has been provided by Sverdrup Steel.