304 stainless steel is a popular and widely used austenitic stainless steel that contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It is non-magnetic and has excellent corrosion resistance, good formability, and high-temperature strength.
Chemical composition
Element
C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
Ni
min
–
–
–
–
–
18
8
max
0.08
1
2
0.045
0.03
20
11
Note: These values are typical
Mechanical properties
Tensile strength
Yield strength
Elongation
515 Mpa
215 Mpa
60%
Note: These values are approximate
Physical properties
Physical Properties
Value
Density
7.93 g/cm³
Melting Point
1400-1450°C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
17.2×10⁻⁶/°C
Thermal Conductivity
16.3 W/(m·K)
Specific Heat Capacity
500 J/(kg·K)
Modulus of Elasticity
193 GPa
Note: These values are approximate
It is often used in applications where high sanitation and cleanliness standards are required, such as in food processing equipment, kitchen appliances, and pharmaceutical equipment. 304 stainless steel is also commonly used in architectural applications such as building facades and in the automotive industry for trim and exhaust systems.
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