904L

904L is a high-alloy austenitic stainless steel which consist low carbon content. The grade is designed for use under severe corrosive conditions. It has been application demonstrated over many years and was initially created to resist corrosion in dilute sulfuric acid.

It is standardized and accepted for pressure vessel utilize in different countries. Fundamentally, 904L is completely austenitic and is less sensitive to precipitation ferrite and sigma phases than standard austenitic grades with very high molybdenum content. Distinctively, because of the combination of relatively high contents of chromium, nickel, molybdenum and copper 904L Stainless Steel has very good resistance to general corrosion, especially in sulfuric and phosphoric conditions.

• Austenitic micro structure
• High resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion
• High resistance to stress corrosion and corrosion fatigue
• High resistance to uniform corrosion
• Good ductility and weldability

• Wiring in electrostatic precipitators
• Oil refinery components
• Seawater cooling devices
• Gas scrubbing plants
• Pulp and paper processing industries
• Acetic, phosphoric and sulphuric acid processing plants

Positive feeds and slow speed will minimize this alloy's tendency to glaze and work hardens. Use chip breakers where feasible, to overcome issues with long draggy chips.

Most common fusion and resistance technique might be utilized. For maximum corrosion resistance, it is recommended to use filler metals of equal or higher alloy content.

After uniform heating to 2000-2200 F hot work should be proceed. Does not work the material at below 1800 F. Complete annealing should be follow any hot work to reattain maximum ductility and corrosion resistance.

Although higher forces are required, 904L will react in a comparative manner to other austenitic stainless steels like 304, 316 or 317. Most of the common operations can be successfully performed.

Annealing within 1920-1990 F (1050-1090 C), fast cooling.

Elevated properties might just be acquired through cold reduction. This alloy does not harden by heat treating.