Basic Knowledge of 304 Stainless Steel Plates

Q1: What is the core corrosion resistance of 304 stainless steel plates?

A1: 304 stainless steel plates contain about 18% chromium and 8% nickel, which can effectively resist corrosion from the atmosphere, fresh water and neutral solutions, and are not easy to rust. They can meet the basic corrosion resistance requirements of most daily and industrial scenarios, but are not suitable for long-term immersion in strong acids and alkalis.

Q2: What is the common thickness range of 304 stainless steel plates?

A2: The common thickness is 0.3mm-100mm. In foreign trade exports, the demand for plates with thickness of 1mm-10mm is the most concentrated, which are suitable for mainstream scenarios such as decoration, equipment manufacturing and construction, and special thicknesses can be customized on demand.

Q3: Can 304 stainless steel plates be welded?

A3: Yes, 304 stainless steel plates have excellent welding performance and can be welded by various methods such as argon arc welding and electric arc welding. No special treatment is required after welding, and they can still maintain good corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, which are suitable for foreign trade equipment processing orders.

Q4: What are the main application scenarios of 304 stainless steel plates in foreign trade exports?

A4: They are mainly used in architectural decoration (walls, ceilings), food machinery, medical equipment, chemical equipment, home appliance casings, etc. They are one of the stainless steel plate categories with the largest demand in the global foreign trade market.

Q5: What is the core difference between 304 stainless steel plates and 201 stainless steel plates?

A5: The core difference lies in corrosion resistance and material composition. 304 has a high nickel content (8%-10.5%), stronger corrosion resistance and is not easy to rust; 201 has a low nickel content, low price, but weak corrosion resistance and is easy to rust. It is necessary to clearly recommend according to customer needs in foreign trade.