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Stainless steel 304L

Metal

Stainless steel 304L

1.4307 | X2CrNi18-9 | SUS304L

ProcessCNC Machining

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* Property values are for reference and may vary by alloy, temper, and processing conditions.

The composition of stainless steel 304L is essentially identical to that of 304, and has good formability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal. The key difference lies in carbon content: 304L has a lower carbon content than 304, which gives it superior weldability. It exhibits more stable corrosion resistance after welding, making it particularly suitable for structural components requiring high weld integrity.

Material Properties

Mechanical Properties

  • Yield strength

    170 - 200 MPa

  • Tensile strength

    485 - 515 MPa

  • Elongation

    40 - 50%

  • Hardness

    150 - 180 HB

  • Young's modulus

    193 - 200 GPa

Thermal properties

  • Maximum operating temperature

  • Thermal conductivity

    16.2 - 18.5 W/m·K(20°C)

  • Coefficient of thermal expansion

    17.2 - 18.5 μm/m·K(20-100°C)

Physical Properties

  • Density

    7.93 g/cm³

Electrical properties

  • Electrical resistivity

    72 μΩ·cm(20°C)

Manufacturability

  • Manufacturability-Corrosion resistance

    Good

  • Manufacturability-Weldability

    excellent

Shenzhen

Building A, Jinsheng Finance Building, No. 217 Nanhuan Road, Bao'an District.

Hong Kong

MAKE DIRECT HOLDINGS LIMITED Unit 1111, 11/F, Hollywood Plaza, 610 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong