Stainless steel 304L have very much alike substance and mechanical properties like stainless steel 304 and are frequently included on a solitary material test endorsement when the genuine properties of a stainless steel plate meet the criteria of both sorts. This is an exceptionally normal event. Sort 304L is a variety of Type 304 and has a lower carbon content which enhances weldability and brings down the danger of diminished erosion resistance around the weld. Sort 304L likewise has a marginally lower yield and elasticity than Type 304.
Compound 304L a T-300 arrangement stainless steel austenitic, which has at least 18% chromium and 8% nickel. Sort 304L has a carbon greatest is 0.030. It is the standard “18/8 stainless” that is regularly found in skillet and cooking devices. Compounds 304L is the most adaptable and broadly utilized amalgam as a part of the stainless steel gang. Perfect for a wide assortment of home and business applications, Alloys 304L shows superb erosion resistance and has a high simplicity of manufacture, exceptional formability. The austenitic stainless steels are additionally thought to be the most weldable of the high-combination steels and can be welded by all combination and resistance welding procedures.
Applications:
Alloy 304L Stainless Steel is used in a wide variety of home and commercial applications, including:
- Food processing equipment, particularly in beer brewing, milk processing, and wine making
- Kitchen benches, sinks, troughs, equipment, and appliances
- Architectural trim and molding
- Automotive and aerospace structural use
- Construction material in large buildings
- Chemical containers, including for transport
- Heat exchangers
- Nuts, bolts, screws, and other fasteners in the marine environment
- Dyeing industry
- Woven or welded screens for mining, quarrying & water filtration
Standards:
- ASTM/ASME: S30403
- EURONORM: 1.4303
- AFNOR: Z2 CN 18.10
- DIN: X2 CrNi 19 11
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF STAINLESS STEEL 304L:
| C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Ni | N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304L | 0.03max | 2.0max | 0.75max | 0.45max | 0.03max | min: 18.0 max: 20.0 | min: 8.0 max: 12.0 | 0.10 max |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STAINLESS STEEL 304L:
| Grade | Tensile Strength ksi (min) | Yield Strength 0.2% ksi (min) | Elongation % | Hardness (Brinell) MAX | Hardness (Rockwell B) MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304L | 70 | 25 | 40 | 201 | 92 |