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Stainless Steel Alloy 304L | UNS# S30403

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L (UNS S30403) is an austenitic alloy and is the lower carbon variant of Stainless Steel grade 304.

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L: forms, specifications and uses

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L is supplied to specifications including AMS 2241, AMS 5647, ASTM A276 and ASTM A479.

Typical uses of Stainless Steel Alloy 304L include chemical and petrochemical processing,, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and surface condensers, food processing, petroleum refining, power generation and pulp and paper.

For Stainless Steel Alloy 304L, request a quote online or contact your nearest Titanium Industries location. Alloy data on this page is for reference only, not for design.

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L | UNS# S30403 is an austenitic alloy and is the lower carbon variant of Stainless Steel grade 304. This grade can be welded without the issues seen in carbon precipitation hardened materials that reduces the corrosive and oxidation resistance properties. 304L demonstrates excellent strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures, is non-magnetic, is easily welded, and resists atmospheric corrosion. Because of these properties, this metal is often used in chemical and petrochemical processing, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, surface condensers, food processing, petroleum refining, power generation, pulp and paper, and many other similar industries.

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L Specifications:

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L products offered at all Titanium Industries' locations:

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L Applications:

  • Chemical and Petrochemical Processing,
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Heat Exchangers and Surface Condensers
  • Food Processing
  • Petroleum Refining
  • Power Generation
  • Pulp and Paper

DISCLAIMER: Alloy data sheets are for reference only, not for design purposes.

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L | UNS# S30403 — Table 1
Chemical Composition
C 0.030% Si 0.75% Mn 2.0% P 0.045% S 0.030%
Cr 19.0% Ni 10.0% N 0.10%
Stainless Steel Alloy 304L | UNS# S30403 — Table 2
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density Electrical conductivity (% IACS) Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F) Specific heat capacity Thermal expansion (1/°F) Melting Point (°F)
0.29 2.4 112 0.12 0.00000940 2550
Stainless Steel Alloy 304L | UNS# S30403 — Table 3
Mechanical Properties
Property Minimum Maximum
Yield Strength Range (Rp0.2 Offset) (ksi) 30.5 140
Tensile Strength Range (Rm) (ksi) 70 185
Elongation (AL=5 x Ø) 40.0% 58.0%
Brinell Hardness (H) 160 201
Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) (E): 28500
Machineability General Index: 40%

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L: questions and answers

What is Stainless Steel Alloy 304L?

Stainless Steel Alloy 304L (UNS S30403) is an austenitic alloy and is the lower carbon variant of Stainless Steel grade 304.

Which specifications does Stainless Steel Alloy 304L meet?

AMS 2241, AMS 5647, ASTM A276 and ASTM A479.

What is Stainless Steel Alloy 304L used for?

Chemical and petrochemical processing,, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and surface condensers, food processing, petroleum refining, power generation and pulp and paper.

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