Product Description
304 stainless steel is a widely used austenitic stainless steel alloy that contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It is known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and good formability and weldability. 304 stainless steel is commonly used in a variety of applications, including kitchen equipment, food processing equipment, chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, and architectural trim.
The composition of 304 stainless steel provides it with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments, including acidic and alkaline solutions, as well as high-temperature and high-pressure applications. Additionally, 304 stainless steel exhibits good resistance to intergranular corrosion, which can occur in welded parts due to the formation of chromium carbides at grain boundaries.
In terms of mechanical properties, 304 stainless steel has a tensile strength of around 515 MPa (75 ksi) and a yield strength of 205 MPa (30 ksi), making it suitable for use in high-stress applications. It also has a high elongation, which allows it to be formed and shaped without cracking or breaking.
304 stainless steel can be easily formed and fabricated using a variety of techniques, including cold and hot working, machining, and welding. It can also be polished and finished to achieve a variety of surface textures and appearances.
Overall, 304 stainless steel is a versatile and widely used material that offers excellent corrosion resistance, good strength and formability, and a variety of fabrication and finishing options.
The following are some of the commonly used international standards for 304 stainless steel:
ASTM A240/A240M: Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
ASTM A276/A276M: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
EN 10088-2: Stainless steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
EN 10088-3: Stainless steels - Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
JIS G4304: Hot-rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip
JIS G4305: Cold-rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip
GB/T 4237: Hot rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip
GB/T 3280: Cold rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip
We can provide the following form:304 stainless steel coil; 304 stainless stee strip�¯�¼?304 stainless stee plate; 304 stainless steel sheets; 304 stainless steel tubes
304 stainless steel pipe; 304 stainless steel flat; 304 stainless steel bar
