Aisi 304 | En 1.4301 / 1.4307
Stainless steel plate 304/304l is a flat-shaped plate of 304/304l stainless steel alloy.
Aisi 304 | En 1.4301 / 1.4307
Stainless steel plate 304/304l is a flat-shaped plate of 304/304l stainless steel alloy. 304/304l stainless steel alloy has excellent mechanical properties and is resistant to many corrosive agents.
The World’s Most Popular Austenitic Stainless Grade
AISI 304 (EN 1.4301) and low-carbon 304L (EN 1.4307) stainless steel plates – hot rolled No.1, cold rolled 2B/BA/No.4/HL/8K mirror. Thickness 0.3 mm – 150 mm, width up to 3000 mm. Large stock + precision cutting for food processing, chemical tanks, architecture, and general fabrication.
Resists most oxidising acids & atmospheric corrosion
304L ideal for welded fabrications without post-weld annealing
FDA & EU food contact approved – dairy, beverage, pharma
There are hundreds of different grades of stainless steel on the market. Each formulation offers enhanced corrosion resistance over plain carbon steel. Grade 304, 304L, and 304H are chemically similar but vary in carbon content, impacting their strength and weldability.
The similarity in naming can lead to confusion, especially between 304 and 304L. Understanding their composition and application is key.
| Element | Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 304L | 304H | |
| Carbon (C) | 0.08 | 0.030 | 0.04 – 0.10 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.030 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.00 – 20.00 | 18.00 – 20.00 | 18.00 – 20.00 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 8.00 – 10.50 | 8.00 – 12.00 | 8.00 – 10.50 |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Grade | Tensile Strength (N/mm²) | Yield Strength (0.2%, N/mm²) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Annealed | 500–700 | 195 | 40 |
| 304L Annealed | 460–680 | 180 | 40 |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8 g/cm³ | 0.289 lb/in³ |
| Property | Metric | Imperial | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Brinell | 123 | 123 | Converted from Rockwell B |
| Hardness, Knoop | 138 | 138 | Converted from Rockwell B |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 70 | 70 | |
| Hardness, Vickers | 129 | 129 | Converted from Rockwell B |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 505 MPa | 73,200 psi | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 215 MPa | 31,200 psi | 0.2% offset |
| Elongation at Break | 70% | 70% | in 50 mm |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 193 – 200 GPa | 28,000 – 29,000 ksi | |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.29 | 0.29 | |
| Charpy Impact | 325 J | 240 ft-lb | |
| Shear Modulus | 86 GPa | 12,500 ksi |
| Property | Value (Metric) | Value (Imperial) | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity | 7.2 × 10⁻⁵ Ω·cm | 7.2 × 10⁻⁵ Ω·cm | At 20°C; increases at 650°C |
| Magnetic Permeability | 1.008 | 1.008 | At room temperature |
We stock stainless steels in a multitude of shapes and sizes.
We support our stainless steel stock with a wide range of shapes and sizes to suit your engineering applications. We hold thirteen different types of shapes to support the grades of material we stock, including bars, sheets and plates. Our stainless steel shapes are available in various grades, including 304, 304L, 316, and 316L, each offering unique properties to meet specific application requirements. Whether you need flat bars for structural support, round bars for machining, or sheets and plates for fabrication, we have the right stainless steel shape for your project.
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