Chemical Composition Limits | |||||||
C | SI | Mn | Cr | Ni | N | S | P |
≤ 0.08 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.00 | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-10.5 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.035 |
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Chemical Composition Limits | |||||||
C | SI | Mn | Cr | Ni | N | S | P |
≤ 0.08 | ≤1.0 | ≤2.00 | 18.0-20.0 | 8.0-10.5 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.035 |
Material | Tensile Strength | 0.2 % Yield Strength | Elongation A5(%) |
(MPa) | (MPa) | ||
304 | ≥515 | ≥205 | ≥ 40 |
· Kitchen sinks, consumer durables
· Chemical containers, including for transport
· Food processing equipment, particularly in beer brewing, milk processing, and wine making
· Fasteners and flange manufacturing
· Architectural applications such as roofing and cladding, doors and windows
· Automotive and aerospace components
· Heat exchangers
The stainless steel alloys AISI 304 and AISI 304L are the best known and most widely used chromium-nickel steels. Their excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and low carbon content make these austenitic steels particularly suitable for applications requiring welding.