304 STAINLESS STEEL SHEET & PLATE
304 Stainless Steel
This alloy is the most commonly used type of stainless steel sheet. That’s because it’s weldable, machineable and has good corrosion resistance. Some common applications of 304 stainless steel sheeting include food processing equipment, heat exchangers, springs, chemical containers, and more. Can be used in temperatures up to 1800°F.
Product introduction
Stainless steel 304 and stainless steel 304L are also known as 1.4301 and 1.4307 respectively. 304 is the most versatile and widely used stainless steel. It is still sometimes referred to by its old name 18/8 which is derived from the nominal composition of 304 being 18% chromium and 8% nickel. 304 stainless steel is an austenitic grade that can be severely deep drawn. This property has resulted in 304 being the dominant grade used in applications like sinks and saucepans. 304L is the low carbon version of 304. It is used in heavy gauge components for improved weldability. 304H, a high carbon content variant, is also available for use at high temperatures.
Available in form of
STAINLESS STEEL 304 SHEET STAINLESS STEEL 304 PLATE STAINLESS STEEL 304 COIL STAINLESS STEEL 304 STRIP STAINLESS STEEL 304 FLAT STAINLESS STEEL 304 SHIM STAINLESS STEEL 304 CIRCLE STAINLESS STEEL 304 RING STAINLESS STEEL 304 PROFILE STAINLESS STEEL 304 BENDING ANGLE STAINLESS STEEL 304 BENDING CHANNELS | STAINLESS STEEL 304L SHEET STAINLESS STEEL 304L PLATE STAINLESS STEEL 304 L COIL STAINLESS STEEL 304L STRIP STAINLESS STEEL 304L FLAT STAINLESS STEEL 304L SHIM STAINLESS STEEL 304L CIRCLE STAINLESS STEEL 304L RING STAINLESS STEEL 304 L PROFILE STAINLESS STEEL 304 L BENDING ANGLE STAINLESS STEEL 304L BENDING CHANNELS |
Stainless Steel Sheet Finishes
HR {HOT ROLED} PLATE
2B (Bright, Cold Rolled) SHEET
No. 3 (Brushed, 120 Grit) SHEET
No. 4 (Brushed, 150 Grit) SHEET
No. 8 (Mirror) SHEET
BA (Bright Annealed) SHEET
MATT PVC SHEET
BA PVC SHEET
MIRROR PVC SHEET
NO8 FINISH SHEET
MATT PVC COIL
BA PVC COIL
MIRROR PVC COIL
NO8 FINISH COIL
Technical data
Chemical Composition
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Ni | Cr | Mo | N |
SUS304 | 0.08 | 0.75 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 8.50-10.50 | 18.00-20.00 | － | 0.10 |
SUS304L | 0.030 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 9.00-13.00 | 18.00-20.00 | － | － |
304H | 0.030 | 0.75 | 2.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 8.00-10.50 | 18.00-20.00 | - | - |
Possible Alternative Grades
Grade | Why it might be chosen instead of 304 |
301L | A higher work hardening rate grade is required for certain roll formed or stretch formed components. |
302HQ | Lower work hardening rate is needed for cold forging of screws, bolts and rivets. |
303 | Higher machinability needed, and the lower corrosion resistance, formability and weldability are acceptable. |
316 | Higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion is required, in chloride environments |
321 | Better resistance to temperatures of around 600-900 °C is needed…321 has higher hot strength. |
3CR12 | A lower cost is required, and the reduced corrosion resistance and resulting discolouration are acceptable. |
430 | A lower cost is required, and the reduced corrosion resistance and fabrication characteristics are acceptable. |
