SS 304 / 304L REFRACTORY ANCHOR

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Stainless Steel Grade 304 and 304L is the standard 18/8 (18% chrome, 8% nickel) austenitic stainless steel. It is a non-magnetic alloy in the annealed condition, however, becomes magnetic as it is cold worked.

It is the most ordinarily utilized of all stainless grades. T304 can be effortlessly welded and is the preferred for many deep drawn, spun or formed parts due to its high ductility. 304L has oxidation resistance to a maximum temperature of 1650°F (899°C) continuous without considerable scaling. The maximum temperature for intermittent presentation is 1500°F (816°C). Since 304L is an additional low-carbon variety of 304 it can frequently be utilized in the “as-welded” condition (without annealing), even in severe corrosive conditions, except for applications indicating stress relief. 304L has good welding qualities and can be welded by all standard strategy; however, consideration should be paid to maintain a strategic distance from weld “hot cracking”. To relieve stress during severe forming or spinning welding may be followed by annealing.


Chemical Composition

GradeCNSiPSCrMnNiFe
3040.08 max0.10 max 0.75 max0.045 max0.030 max18.0 - 20.02.0 max8.0 - 10.5Remainder
304L0.03 max0.10 max 0.75 max0.045 max0.030 max18.0 - 20.02.0 max8.0 - 12.0Remainder

Melting Range

GradeMelting Range
304 1399 - 1454°C
304L 1399 - 1454°C
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