Stainless Steel Sheet and Coil – Type 304L

Stainless Steel Sheet and Coil – Type 304L is a wrought austenitic stainless steel alloy with a low carbon content, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, formability, and durability. Its high chromium and nickel content provide superior corrosion resistance in harsh environments, while its low carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation, ensuring excellent weldability and formability. This steel alloy is widely used in various industries, including food processing, chemical processing, and construction, where corrosion resistance and durability are crucial.

Applications:

– Food processing equipment
– Chemical processing equipment
– Construction materials (building structures, bridges, etc.)
– Marine hardware
– Automotive trim and decorative parts

Standards:

– ASTM A240
– ASME SA240
– ISO 9001
– ISO 14001
– OHSAS 18001

Common Sizes:

– Sheet: 4′ x 8′ (1.22 m x 2.44 m)
– Coil: 0.5″ – 2″ (1.27 cm – 5.08 cm) thickness, 12″ – 60″ (30.48 cm – 152.4 cm) width

Mechanical Properties:

– Tensile Strength: 70,000 – 80,000 psi (483 – 552 MPa)
– Yield Strength: 30,000 – 40,000 psi (207 – 276 MPa)
– Elongation at Break: 40% – 50%
– Brinell Hardness: 150 – 180 HB
– Rockwell Hardness: 70 – 80 HRB
– Impact Resistance: 50 – 70 ft-lbs (68 – 95 J)

Chemical Composition:

– Iron (Fe): 68.00% min
– Chromium (Cr): 18.00% – 20.00%
– Nickel (Ni): 8.00% – 12.00%
– Carbon (C): 0.03% max
– Manganese (Mn): 2.00% max
– Silicon (Si): 1.00% max