{"id":8731,"date":"2024-03-14T05:54:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T05:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bsplsheets.com\/blog\/?p=8731"},"modified":"2024-07-17T09:11:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T09:11:05","slug":"aisi-304-stainless-steel-data-sheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bsplsheets.com\/blog\/aisi-304-stainless-steel-data-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"AISI 304 Stainless Steel Data Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AISI 304 stainless steel is a widely used material renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance, versatility, and durability. With a balanced composition of chromium and nickel, AISI 304 offers superior resistance to oxidation, acids, and other corrosive elements, making it suitable for various applications across various industries. In this datasheet, we’ll delve into the detailed chemical composition, mechanical properties, physical characteristics, corrosion resistance, and common applications of AISI 304 stainless steel<\/strong>, providing valuable insights for engineers, designers, and fabricators<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemical Composition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Element<\/th>Content (%)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Carbon (C)<\/td>0.08 max<\/td><\/tr>
Manganese<\/td>2.00 max<\/td><\/tr>
Silicon (Si)<\/td>0.75 max<\/td><\/tr>
Phosphorus<\/td>0.045 max<\/td><\/tr>
Sulfur<\/td>0.030 max<\/td><\/tr>
Chromium<\/td>18.0 – 20.0<\/td><\/tr>
Nickel<\/td>8.0 – 10.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mechanical Properties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Property<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Tensile Strength<\/td>515 MPa min<\/td><\/tr>
Yield Strength<\/td>205 MPa min<\/td><\/tr>
Elongation<\/td>40% min<\/td><\/tr>
Hardness (Brinell)<\/td>201 max<\/td><\/tr>
Hardness (Rockwell B)<\/td>92 max<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Physical Properties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Property<\/th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Density<\/td>8.03 g\/cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>
Melting Range<\/td>1400-1450\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>
Thermal Conductivity<\/td>16.2 W\/m\u00b7K<\/td><\/tr>
Specific Heat Capacity<\/td>500 J\/kg\u00b7K<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Corrosion Resistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AISI 304 stainless steel exhibits excellent corrosion resistance in various environments, including atmospheric, chemical, and marine conditions. Its corrosion resistance is attributed to the presence of chromium and nickel, which form a passive oxide layer on the surface, protecting it from corrosive attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n