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Stainless Steel 304 Sheets and Plates are flat, slender metal components made to order from grade 304 stainless steel, celebrated for its adaptability and extensive use throughout numerous industries. These sheets and plates deliver outstanding corrosion resistance, which makes them well-suited for uses subjected to corrosive conditions. Featuring a composition abundant in chromium and nickel, Stainless Steel 304 provides remarkable durability and long life, guaranteeing dependable performance across lengthy time spans. Its austenitic structure affords excellent formability and weldability, further boosting its appropriateness for a wide range of fabrication processes.
| Standards | Designation |
| ASTM | A 240 |
| ASME | SA 240 |
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | |
| 304 | min. max. |
– 0.08 |
– 2.0 |
– 0.75 |
– 0.045 |
– 0.030 |
18.0 20.0 |
– |
8.0 10.5 |
– 0.10 |
| Grade | Density (kg/m3) | Elastic Modulus (GPa) | Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (μm/m/°C) | Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K) | Specific Heat 0-100°C (J/kg.K) | Electrical Resistivity (nΩ.m) | |||
| 0-100°C | 0-315°C | 0-538°C | at 100°C | at 500°C | |||||
|
304 |
8000 |
193 |
17.2 |
17.8 |
18.4 |
16.2 |
21.5 |
500 |
720 |
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Stainless Steel 304 Sheets and Plates are used extensively throughout industry in many sectors, owing to their outstanding corrosion resistance, strength at elevated temperatures, and adaptability. Typical uses involve chemical processing, where they serve in reactors, storage tanks, and piping systems that come into contact with corrosive chemicals. Within the pharmaceutical sector, 304 Sheets and Plates are used to build equipment like pharmaceutical vessels and process tanks, guaranteeing product purity and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Yes,Stainless steel 304 sheets and plates work well for hygienic and sanitary applications thanks to their smooth surface, corrosion resistance, and easy cleaning. They see frequent use in sectors like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, where cleanliness and hygiene are of the utmost importance.
Yes,Stainless steel 304 sheets and plates can be joined using standard welding methods including TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, and stick welding. To achieve strong and long-lasting welds, proper preparation and the right choice of welding parameters are crucial.
Stainless steel 304 sheets and plates are suitable for underground applications when environmental factors are properly taken into account. Their resistance to corrosion makes them appropriate for underground use, though contact with particular chemicals and soil conditions may call for extra protective steps like coatings or cathodic protection.
Stainless steel 304 sheets and plates are typically unsuitable for cryogenic applications because their toughness and ductility diminish at low temperatures. For cryogenic settings, other stainless steel grades offering superior cryogenic characteristics, like 304L or 316L, are the better choice.
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