304 Grade Stainless Steel

PRODUCT SUMMARY
Grade 304 is the standard “18/8” stainless; it is the most versatile and most widely used stainless steel. It has excellent forming and welding characteristics

FINISH
Electropolish or clear powdercoat

TENSILE STRENGTH
515 (MPa) min

DENSITY
8000 KG/M3

CORROSION RESISTANCE
Excellent in a wide range of atmospheric environments and corrosive media. Subject to pitting and crevice corrosion in warm chloride environments, and to stress corrosion cracking above about 60OC.
Considered resistant to potable water with up to about 200mg/L chlorides at ambient temperatures, reducing to about 150mg/L at 60OC

WELDING
Excellent weldability by all standard fusion methods, both with and without filler metals. Australian Standard (AS 1554.6) pre-qualifies welding of 304 with Grade 308 and 304L with 308L rods or electrodes (and with their high silicon equivalents).
Heavy welded sections in Grade 304 may require post-weld annealing for maximum corrosion resistance. This is not required for Grade 304L.

APPLICATIONS
Primarily interior

MAINTENANCE
Stainless steel should be kept clean to ensure its continued integrity

CLEANING
Soiled stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned with sodium soap and water (but not detergents or solvents) using non-abrasive scrubbing (soil includes dirt, food and any other waste)

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