Properties
Stainless steel 304L, the low carbon version of 304, does not require post-weld annealing.
Specifications
Item |
Chemical Composition (%) |
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C |
Mn |
Si |
Cr |
Ni |
Mo |
P |
S |
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304L |
≤0.035 |
≤2.0 |
≤1 .0 |
18.0-20.0 |
8.0-13.0 |
≤0.04 |
≤0.03 |
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Standard |
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Plate/Sheet |
Round bar/Wire |
Pipe |
Tube |
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ASTM A240 |
ASTM A-276 |
ASTM A-213 |
ASTM A269 |
Application
Stainless steel 304L is extensively used in heavy gauge components (over about 6mm).