Alro - Stainless Bars

Stainless Steel Structurals
Grade 304 and 304L

Description

The most widely used of austenitic grades. 304 offers good corrosion resistance to many chemicals and industrial atmospheres. Generally considered non-magnetic. It can become slightly magneting when cold-worked. 304 is non hardenable by heat treatment. In 304L, the carbon content has been lowered to .03% max. for corrosion resistance at heat affected zones from welding.

Typical Applications

Architectural Trim
Beer Barrels
Cryogenic Vessels
Dairy Equipment
Wide Variety of Food Applications

Chemical Composition

	304	304L
Chrome (Cr) :	18.00 - 20.00	18.00 - 20.00
Nickel (Ni) :	8.00 - 11.00	8.00 - 11.00
Carbon (C) :	.08 max	.03 max
Manganese (Mn) :	2.0 max	2.0 max
Silicon (Si) :	1.0 max	1.0 max

Mechanical Properties (Annealed)

	304	304L
Tensile-KSI:	85	75
Yield-KSI:	34	30
Elongation in 2"-%:	60	25% min60
Reduction in Area -% Min:	70	--
Brinell Hardness :	170	160

Welding Characteristics

Very good - tough welds

Machining

Compared to B1112 screw stock - 45%