Stainless Steel 304/304L/304H

Henan Sheng He Pipe Industry Co., Ltd., have an experience spanning for over ten years, producing and supplying best-in-class products, minimize cost by getting manufacturing processes under one roof and delivering consignments on a daily basis only because of a diligent and dedicated team. We are manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of Stainless Steel 304/304L/304H material.

UNS – S30400 / S30409 / S30403

Stainless Steel Grade 304 is the standard 18/8 (18% chrome, 8% nickel) austenitic stainless steel. It is a non-magnetic alloy in the annealed condition, however, becomes magnetic as it is cold worked. It is the most ordinarily utilized of all stainless grades. T304 can be effortlessly welded and is the preferred for many deep drawn, spun or formed parts due to its high ductility.
Stainless Steel Grade 304L has oxidation resistance to a maximum temperature of 1650°F (899°C) continuous without considerable scaling. The maximum temperature for intermittent presentation is 1500°F (816°C). Since 304L is an additional low-carbon variety of 304 it can frequently be utilized in the “as-welded” condition (without annealing), even in severe corrosive conditions, except for applications indicating stress relief. 304L has good welding qualities and can be welded by all standard strategy; however, consideration should be paid to maintain a strategic distance from weld “hot cracking”. To relieve stress during severe forming or spinning welding may be followed by annealing.

Stainless Steel Grade 304H includes a high carbon content making the steel more suitable for utilization in applications where high temperatures are available. The benefit of this grade is that it is an austenitic chromium-nickel steel alloy as well as the greater carbon content distribute to increased tensile and yield strength. The material is recommended for utilizing in ASME pressure vessels in working service above 525° C because of the grade’s heat resistant properties.

Characteristics

  • Forming and welding properties
  • Corrosion / oxidation resistance thanks to the chromium content
  • Deep drawing quality
  • Excellent toughness, even down to cryonegic temperatures which are defined as very low temperatures
  • Low temperature properties responding well to hardening by cold working
  • Ease of cleaning, ease of fabrication, beauty of appearance
  • Excellent combination of strength and fabricability.

Applications

  • Air Bag Sensors
  • Clamps
  • Bellows
  • Flexible Hoses
  • Hinges
  • Cryogenic Components
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Oil Well Filter Screen
  • Hypodermic Needles
  • Medical Parts
  • Tubing

Sheng He Pipe Industry offers Stainless Steel 304/304L/304H in a variety of forms, including:

  • Pipe & Welded pipe
  • Pipe fittings
  • Seamless tube & Welded tube
  • Flanges
  • Bar
  • Sheet
  • Wire
  • Plate
  • Forgings
  • Weld Rod

ASTM Specifications

Pipe / Tube (SMLS)Sheet / PlateBarForgingFitting
A 213A 240, A 666A 276A 182A403

Chemical Composition %

GradeCNSiPSCrMnNiFe
3040.08 max0.10 max0.75 max0.045 max0.030 max18.0 – 20.02.0 max8.0 – 10.5Remainder
304L0.03 max0.10 max0.75 max0.045 max0.030 max18.0 – 20.02.0 max8.0 – 12.0Remainder
304H0.04 – 0.100.10 max0.75 max0.045 max0.030 max18.0 – 20.02.0 max8.0 – 10.5Remainder

Mechanical Properties

GradeTensile Strength (ksi)0.2% Yield Strength (ksi)Elongation% in 2 inches
304753040
304L702540
304H753040

Physical Properties

 UnitsTemperature in °C
Density8.03 g/cm³Room
Specific Heat0.12 Kcal/kg.C22°
Melting Range1399 – 1454 °C
Modulus of Elasticity193 KN/mm²22°
Electrical Resistivity72 µΩ.cmRoom
Coefficient of Expansion16.9 µm/m °C20 – 100°
Thermal Conductivity16.2 W/m -°K20°