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Stainless steel 304
Material type: Metal, Corrosion resistant, Chemical resistant, High strength, Heat resistant, Non-magnetic
Stainless Type 304 is one of the most versatile and commonly used grades of stainless steel. It is a Chromium-Nickel austenitic alloy containing a minimum of 18% Chromium and 8% Nickel with a max of 0.08% Carbon.
Process compatibility
Material Color
Silver
Material advantages
It has excellent forming and welding characteristics.
Material shortcomings
-
Recommended description
Stainless steel 304 is the most common stainless steel. It is essentially non-magnetic steel and it is less electrically and thermally conductive than carbon steel. It is wildly used because it easily formed in various shapes. It is machinable and weldable
Properties
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 515 MPa |
| Yield strength | 205 MPa |
| Elongation | 40% - 60% |
| Modulus of elasticity | 193 GPa |
| Maximum service temperature | 925 °C |
| Thermal conductivity | 31.7 W/(m⋅°C) |
| Electrical resistivity | 70 μΩ*cm |
| Density | 7.93 g/cm3 |
Common applications
• Food processing equipment
• Kitchen equipment and appliances
• Architectural paneling, railings & trim
• Woven or welded screens for mining, quarrying & water filtration
• Threaded fasteners
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