Stainless steel grade 304 is the most commonly used stainless steel. Stainless steel grade 304N has better corrosion resistance than grade 302, and is mostly non-magnetic in nature; however when cold worked it acquires a slightly magnetic quality.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Chromium, Cr | 18-20 |
| Nickel, Ni | 8-11 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2 |
| Silicon, Si | 1 |
| Nitrogen, N | 0.1-0.16 |
| Carbon, C | 0.08 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.045 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.030 |
| Iron, fe | Balance |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 620 MPa | 89900 psi |
| Yield strength | 330 MPa | 47900 psi |
| Elastic modulus | 193-200 GPa | 28000- 29000 ksi |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 85 | 85 |
| Production Route | Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled |
|---|---|
| Material Standard | AISI, ASTM, ASME, DIN, BS, EN, ISO, JIS, GOST, SAE, IS & Custom Chemistry |
| Size | Width from 100mm to 3000mm ; Length from 500mm to 12000mm |
| Thickness | 0.1mm to 400mm |
| Delivery Condition | As Rolled, Annealed, Quenched and Tempered, Normalized |
| Surface Finish | Plain, Brushed, Cladded |
ASTM A182
ASTM A193 (B8N, B8NA)
ASTM A194 (8N, 8NA)
ASTM A213
ASTM A240
ASTM A249
ASTM A312
ASTM A358
ASTM A376
ASTM A403
ASTM A430
ASTM A479
ASTM A666
ASTM A688
ASTM A813
ASTM A814
1) Structures in Buildings, bridges, railway stations.
2) Fabrication of pipeline components & Industrial equipment.
3) Construction of automotive bodies, warehouses, shipping containers.
4) Commercial appliances, etc.