304/304L

China Stainless steel-304 have a lower carbon content which minimises chromium carbide precipitation due to welding and its susceptibility to intergranular corrosion. It is an austenitic alloy which contains 8% nickel and 18% chrome. 304 benefits from reasonable machinability whilst weldability and forming characteristics are excellent. Complex shapes can be formed due to the alloys low yield strength and high elongation. The material also benefits from very good drawability.

China Stainless steel-304is the low carbon version of 304, does not require post-weld annealing and so is extensively used in heavy gauge components (over about 6mm). The alloy can be successfully welded using common techniques.

Product Features

• 18% chrome and 8% nickel content
• Can be welded by common techniques
• Reasonable machinability
• Good drawability

Applications

• Springs, nuts, bolts & screws
• Chemical and pharmaceutical equipment
• Sinks and splash backs

Chemical composition

C	Si	Mn	Ni	P	S	Cr	N
≤0.07	≤0.75	≤2.00	8.0-10.5	≤0.045	≤0.030	17.5-19.5	≤0.10

Equivalent Grades

EU EN

USA –

Germany DIN,WNr

Japan JIS

France AFNOR

England BS

Italy UNI

China GB

Sweden SS

Poland PN

Czechia CSN

Finland SFS

Austria ONORM

Russia GOST

X5CrNi18-10 (1.4301)

304 304N

1.4301 X5CrNi18-9

SUS304

X5CrNi18-10 Z5CN18-09 Z6CN18-09 Z7CN18-09

304S15 304S31

X5CrNi18-10

0Cr18Ni9

2333 2333-02

0H18N9

17240

725

X5CrNi18-10S

08KH18N10