Answers to common questions regarding SS 304
What parts are commonly made out of SS 304?
Food processing equipment, particularly in beer brewing, milk processing & winemaking.Kitchen benches, sinks, troughs, equipment and appliances
Architectural paneling, railings & trim
Chemical containers, including for transport
Heat Exchangers
Woven or welded screens for mining, quarrying & water filtration
Threaded fasteners
What industries can you find SS 304?
Aircraft( structural), Architectural, Building Products, Boatbuilding, Beer Brewing, Construction, Mining.
What are the properties of SS 304?
Stainless steel 304 is an austenitic grade that can be severely deep drawn. This property has resulted in 304 being the dominant grade used in applications like sinks and saucepans.
What is the composition and chemistry of SS 304?
|
Element |
Min (mass %) |
Max (mass %) |
|
Carbon, C |
0 |
0.080 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
18 |
20 |
|
Iron, Fe |
0 |
65 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0 |
2.0 |
|
Nickel, Ni |
8.0 |
12 |
|
Phosphorous, P |
0 |
0.040 |
|
Silicon, Si |
0 |
1.0 |
|
Sulfur, S |
0 |
0.030 |