What is 304 Stainless Steel? Applications & Properties?
Date : March 20, 2024Grade 304 stainless steel is widely known as the most broadly austenitic stainless steel. It consists of a high nickel, which ranging from 8 and 10.5 percent by weight and it also contain a high chromium content of 18 to 20 percent by weight. The other crucial elements of alloying are carbon, silicon, and manganese. The most common element of the remaining chemical components is iron.
Applications of Stainless Steel 304
Stainless steel 304 is typically used in:
- Sinks and splashbacks
- Saucepans
- Cutlery and flatware
- Architectural panelling
- Sanitaryware and troughs
- Tubing
- Brewery, dairy, food and pharmaceutical production equipment
- Springs, nuts, bolts and screws
- Appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers
- Commercial food processing equipment
- Fasteners
- Piping
- Heat exchangers
- Structures in environments that would corrode standard carbon steel
There are two types of 304 Stainless Steel grade
304 Stainless Steel
Stainless steel 304 is an austenitic grade which are extremely stronger drawn. As a result of such features, 304 is the grade is generally found in sinks and saucepans.
304L Stainless Steel
Type 304L is the lower carbon variation of stainless steel 304. It increases the welding capability of heavy gauge equipment. Some products, including pipe and plate, can be offered in "dual certified" materials, which indicates they complies both 304 and 304L standards.
304H Stainless Steel
There is also a high carbon content variation called 304H which could be used at high temperatures.
| SPECIFICATION OF STAINLESS STEEL 304/304L/304H ROUND BRIGHT BAR | |
|---|---|
| Standard | As per EN , DIN , JIS , ASTM , BS , ASME , AISI , etc. ASTM / ASME SA A582, A276, A564, ASTM A484, 484M. |
| Specification | ASTM / ASME SA A582, A276, A564, ASTM A484, 484M. |
| Length of Bright Bar | 2m to 8m |
| Size of Round Bar | 5 mm to 300 mm |
| Size of Bright Bar | 3 mm to 150 mm |
| Tolerance | H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients’ requirements |
| Condition | As Rolled/Soln.Annealed or Cold Drawn/Peeled |
Conclusion
Of all the stainless-steel grades, 304 is without challenge the workhorse.It is the appropriate option for a variety of applications in several industries for its amazing combines of high performance, formability, corrosion resistance, and affordable price.304 stainless steel give a perfect combination of performance and affordability for anything from architectural wonders to your kitchen sink.
