AISI 304 and 304L (SS304L) are austenitic stainless steels, and also known as 18/8 stainless steel. This article will introduce the differences between 304 and 304L stainless steel (304 vs …

Type 304 stainless steel is an austenitic grade that can be severely deep drawn. This property has resulted in 304 being the dominant grade used in applications like sinks and saucepans. …

Feb 28, 2025 · In AISI 304 and 304L, the primary difference is the carbon level: 304 has a maximum of 0.08%, while 304L is limited to 0.03%. Lower carbon in 304L enhances …

Grade 304 is the standard “18/8” austenitic stainless; it is the most versatile and most widely used stainless steel, available in the widest range of products, forms and finishes. It has excellent …

1.4307 / AISI 304 L is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel with a low carbon content. 1.4307 / AISI 304 L can replace the quality 1.4541 / AISI 321 and is equal resistant to …

Sep 11, 2024 · 304 and 304L stainless steels are both corrosion-resistant and versatile. The main difference is carbon content: 304 has up to 0.08%, while 304L has up to 0.03%. This makes …

Feb 21, 2025 · 304 stainless steel has an ultimate tensile strength of about 620 MPa (90 ksi) and a yield strength of around 289 MPa (42 ksi). 304L stainless steel, on the other hand, has a …

Alloy 304L is an extra low carbon version of type 304 chrome-nickel austenitic alloy. It is typically used for welded applications that must resist intergranular corrosion. It is strong, light, ductile, …

Aug 9, 2024 · 304L is an ultra-low carbon stainless steel, with carbon content reduced to a maximum of 0.03%. This reduction in carbon content enhances weldability and improves …

May 30, 2020 · AISI 304L stainless steel is an austenitic stainless steel formulated for primary forming into wrought products. 304L is the AISI designation for this material. S30403 is the …