Grade 308L stainless steel is a low carbon version of grade 308. It is particularly used to perform submerged arc welding of grade 304 stainless steel. It can also be used for welding the stabilized grades 321 and 347 in non-corrosive conditions.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, fe | Balance |
| Chromium, Cr | 19-21 |
| Nickel, Ni | 10-12 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2 |
| Silicon, Si | 1 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.045 |
| Carbon, C | 0.03 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.03 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 593 MPa | 86000 psi |
| Yield strength | 207 MPa | 30022 psi |
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557- 30457 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Elongation at break (in 50 mm) | 48% | 48% |
| 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 |
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.