Type 304 stainless steel rolled coil (UNS S 30400) is the most common austenitic chromium-nickel rolled coil stainless steel. It can be used in a multitude of applications.
304 SS Rolled Coil Applications:
ASTM A240 for annealed condition
ASTM A666 for tempered material*
301 Stainless Steel Strip Coil Applications:
Automotive
Air bag sensors
Appliance
Beer barrels
Chemical Equipment
Clamps, Cooling coils, Cryogenic components
Dairy Equipment
Evaporators
Food Handling Equipment
Hinges, Hypodermic needles
Nuclear Vessels and Components
Oil well filter screens, Pressure vessels, Sanitary fittings, Shipping drums
Textile Dyeing Equipment
Motors, Marine, Milking Machines
| Composition per ASTM A240 | |
| Carbon | .07 Max |
| Manganese | 2.00 Max |
| Phosphorus | .045 Max |
| Sulfur | .030 Max |
| Silicon | .75 Max |
| Chromium | 17.50 – 19.50 |
| Nickel | 8.00 – 10.50 |
| Nitrogen | .10 Max |
| Molybdenum | |
| Mechanical Properties (Annealed, Per ASTM A240) | |
| UTS | 75,000 ksi Min |
| Elongation % in 2″ | 40.00 Min |
| Rockwell Hardness | RB92.00 Max |
Magnetic properties:
304 flat rolled stainless steel is generally non-magnetic and becomes slightly magnetic only when cold-worked.
Forming:
Type 304 can be easily formed into most shapes. It is possible to conduct more than one forming operation before a re-anneal if necessary.
