Stainless steel 304 plate is the most popular and economical of the stainless steels. Stainless steel 304 plate offers good corrosion resistance to many chemicals as well as industrial atmospheres and marine environments. Stainless steel 304 plate may become slightly magnetic when worked and is not heat treatable.

Chemical Composition 304

Elements (%)	304 (S30400)	304L (S30403)
Carbon, Max	0.07	0.030
Manganese, Max	2.00	2.00
Phosphorus, Max	0.045	0.045
Sulphur, Max	0.030	0.030
Silicon, Max	0.75	0.75
Chromium	17.5-19.5	17.5-19.5
Nickel	8.0-10.5	8.0-12.0
Mo	...	...
Nitrogen	0.10	0.10

Specifications: AISI 304/304L, ASTM A240, AMS 5513/5511

Finishes: Slightly Grainy Surface, Non-reflective, Mill Finish
Applications: sanitary dairy, beverage and food product handling and processing, hospital equipment, marine hardware, kitchen appliances, back splashes, etc.
Workability: Easy to Weld, Cut, Form and Machine with proper equipment

304 has excellent mechanical properties, resistance to many corrosive agents.

304 Stainless Steel is useful where sanitation and cleanliness are important.

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