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Stainless Steel Alloy 304 | UNS# S30400

Stainless Steel Alloy 304 (UNS S30400) is the most versatile and widely used Stainless Steel grade or alloy available.

Stainless Steel Alloy 304: forms, specifications and uses

Typical uses of Stainless Steel Alloy 304 include architectural applications, surgical instrumentation, appliances, food processing, clamps and fasteners.

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

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Stainless Steel Alloy 304 | UNS# S30400 is the most versatile and widely used Stainless Steel grade or alloy available. This metal has excellent formability and welding characteristics that utilizes the austenitic structure of 304 for applications in the architectural, industrial, and other markets. Also exhibiting excellent corrosion resistance and considered to be the most weldable of the high-alloy steels.

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Stainless Steel Alloy 304 Applications:

  • Architectural Applications
  • Surgical Instrumentation
  • Appliances
  • Food Processing
  • Clamps
  • Fasteners

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

Stainless Steel Alloy 304 | UNS# S30400 — Table 1
Chemical Composition
C 0.08% Mn 2.0% P 0.040% S 0.030% Si 1.0%
Cr 18.0 - 20.0% Ni 8.0 - 10.0% Cu 0.75% Mo 0.75%
Stainless Steel Alloy 304 | UNS# S30400 — 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 0.00000961 2550
Stainless Steel Alloy 304 | UNS# S30400 — Table 3
Mechanical Properties
Property Minimum Maximum
Yield Strength Range (Rp0.2 Offset) (ksi) 31.2 140
Tensile Strength Range (Rm) (ksi) 73.2 95
Elongation (AL=5 x Ø) 55.0% 70.0%
Brinell Hardness (H) 92 215
Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) (E): 28000
Machineability General Index: 40%

Stainless Steel Alloy 304: questions and answers

What is Stainless Steel Alloy 304?

Stainless Steel Alloy 304 (UNS S30400) is the most versatile and widely used Stainless Steel grade or alloy available.

What is Stainless Steel Alloy 304 used for?

Architectural applications, surgical instrumentation, appliances, food processing, clamps and fasteners.

How do I order Stainless Steel Alloy 304?

Request a quote online or contact your nearest Titanium Industries location.