304 Stainless Steel Plate
304 stainless steel excels in corrosion resistance, heat resistance, low-temperature strength, and mechanical properties, making it one of the most widely used stainless steel grades. Additionally, it offers excellent hot workability—including stamping and bending—without exhibiting heat treatment hardening.
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Product Introduction

304 Stainless Steel Plate is the most widely used and recognized austenitic stainless steel in the world, often referred to as "18/8 stainless" due to its typical composition of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It offers an excellent balance of corrosion resistance, formability, toughness, and ease of fabrication and welding.This versatile alloy forms a robust, self-repairing passive layer of chromium oxide on its surface, providing strong resistance to a wide range of atmospheric environments, oxidizing acids, and many organic chemicals. Its non-magnetic nature in the annealed condition, combined with excellent hygiene and cleanability, makes it a fundamental material across countless industries from architecture and food processing to general chemical handling and consumer goods.


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Item / ParameterSpecification for 304 (UNS S30400)Notes / Significance
Key FeatureClassic All-Purpose Grade. Excellent all-around corrosion resistance, formability, and weldability.The universal, cost-effective choice for most general applications.
Common DesignationsUNS S30400, AISI 304, EN 1.4301, X5CrNi18-10, SUS 304, 06Cr19Ni10EN 1.4301 is the key European designation.
Chemical Composition (Typical wt.%)C: ≤ 0.07 - 0.08

Cr: 17.5 - 19.5Primary element for corrosion/oxidation resistance.

Ni: 8.0 - 10.5Provides austenitic structure, toughness, and formability.
Mechanical Properties (Annealed)Tensile Strength (Rm): ≥ 515 - 620 MPaCommon minimum per ASTM A240 is 515 MPa.

Yield Strength (Rp0.2): ≥ 205 - 310 MPaCommon minimum per ASTM A240 is 205 MPa.

Elongation (A): ≥ 40%Excellent ductility.
Physical PropertiesDensity: 7.93 g/cm³Standard for weight calculations.

Melting Range: ~1399 - 1454 °C
Key Standards (Plate)ASTM A240/A240M (Specification for Plate/Sheet)The global benchmark procurement standard.

EN 10088-2 (Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate)Common European standard.
Common Applications• Architecture & Construction: Wall cladding, handrails, roofing.
• Food & Beverage: Processing equipment, tanks, piping, kitchenware.
• Chemical: Tanks and vessels for mild corrosive media.
• Consumer & Industrial Goods: Automotive trim, chemical containers, cryogenic vessels.
The true "workhorse" grade.


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Q:What about your price? 
A:Our price is very competitive because we are a factory. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in our products. 

Q:Can I go to your factory to visit?
A:Of course, we welcome customers from all over the world to visit our factory.

Q:What product information do I need to provide?
A:You need to provide the grade, width, thickness, coating and the number of tons you need to purchase. 

Q:Does the product have quality inspection before loading? 
A:Of course, all our products are strictly tested for quality before packaging, and unqualified products will be destroyed.we
accept the third party inspection absolutely. 

Q:How about the delivery time? 
A:Within 3-15 days after we confirm you requirement. 

Q:What is your terms of payment ?
A:T/T, L/C at sight, Cash, Western Union are all accepted if you have other payment,please contact me. 

Q: Do you provide samples? 
A:Yes,we could offer the sample for you to test but please pay freight fee.

Q:How do we trust your company? 
A:We are a specialized company focusing on global steel trading and supply chain services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, multi-specification, and one-stop steel products and solutions to customers worldwide.

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