304 Stainless Steel Pipe & Tube: Versatile All-Rounder For Universal Scenarios

304 Stainless Steel Pipe & Tube: Versatile All-Rounder for Universal Scenarios

What is 304 Stainless Steel Pipe & Tube?

As the most widely used austenitic stainless steel piping, 304 stainless steel pipe & tube integrates balanced corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and cost performance, serving as the cornerstone of industrial, civil and commercial piping applications with its reliable overall performance.

Equivalent Grades (Horizontal)

UNS: S30400 | JIS: SUS304 | GB: 06Cr19Ni10 | EN: X5CrNi18-10 | W.Nr.: 1.4301

Chemical Composition (wt%, Horizontal)

C: ≤0.08 | Si: ≤1.00 | Mn: ≤2.00 | P: ≤0.045 | S: ≤0.030 | Cr: 18.00-20.00 | Ni: 8.00-10.50 | N: ≤0.10 | Fe: Balance

Key Properties (20°C, Annealed, Horizontal)

Density: 7.93g/cm³ | Melting Point: 1400-1450°C | Tensile Strength: 515-690N/mm² | Yield Strength: ≥205N/mm² | Elongation: ≥40% | Hardness: ≤201HB

Core Characteristics

• Reliable general corrosion resistance: Performs well in dry air, fresh water and neutral media, adapting to most non-corrosive scenarios • Excellent processability: Easy to cut, bend, weld and form, compatible with diverse pipeline installation requirements • Stable room-temperature mechanics: Balances toughness and load-bearing capacity, ensuring long-term service durability • Cost-effective and widely available: Ideal for food processing, architectural decoration, civil water supply and general industrial piping

304 vs Common Austenitic Pipes (Horizontal)

All-Round Performance: 304 (Excellent) | 202 (Basic) | 316 (Superior) | Corrosion Adaptability: 304 (General) | 202 (Limited) | 316 (Corrosive) | Cost: 304 (Medium) | 202 (Low) | 316 (Medium-High)

Grade		C	Mn	Si	P	S	Cr	Mo	Ni	N
304	min.	-	-	-	-	-	18.0	-	8.0	-
	max.	0.08	2.0	0.75	0.045	0.030	20.0		10.5	0.10
304L	min.	-	-	-	-	-	18.0	-	8.0	-
	max.	0.030	2.0	0.75	0.045	0.030	20.0		12.0	0.10
304H	min.	0.04	-	-	-0.045	-	18.0	-	8.0	-
	max.	0.10	2.0	0.75		0.030	20.0		10.5

Stainless Steel Suppliers

If you have project requirements for stainless steel, we welcome your order. GNEE has a large inventory of popular products for you to choose from. It can be processed into various practical product forms, including plates, coils, tubes, bars, wires, etc. For detailed chemical composition information and free samples, please contact our factory immediately. We offer competitive prices and excellent service.Email: info@gneestainless.com

 

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