304 – Stainless Steel
One of the most versatile and widely used stainless steels. 304 stainless has good welding characteristics and better corrosion resistance than 303 stainless.
Chemistry Composition:
| C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | – | – | – | – | – | 18.00 | 8.00 |
| Max | .08 | 2.0 | 0.045 | .030 | 1.00 | 20.00 | 10.50 |
Sizes/Shapes:
| Shape | Diameter (inch) |
|---|---|
| Round | Starting at 0.125″ |
| Hexagon | Starting at 0.250″ |
| Square | Starting at 0.312″ |
| Rectangle | Starting at 0.125″ x 0.500″ |
Mechanical Properties:
| Tensile (PSI) | Yield (PSI) | % Elongation 4d | Hardness HB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85000 | 35000 | 40 | 150 |