DATUM PhD 304 STAINLESS STEEL
Datum Alloys are a leading supplier of 304 grade stainless steel foils and sheets from 0.02mm to 0.50mm thick. 304 stainless steel (type 1.4301 in the European BS EN 10088 standard) is a nickel based austenitic stainless steel classified as 300 series – a non-magnetic alloy containing high levels of chromium and nickel and low levels of carbon.
Also known as ’18/8′ as it contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel, 304 can be severely deep drawn – a forming technique suited to seamless parts that require significant strength.
Applications for 304 Stainless Steel
- Domestic appliances e.g. refrigerators, dishwashers
- Commercial food processing equipment
- Fasteners
- Storage vessels and pipes for corrosive liquids
- Heat exchangers
- Pharmaceutical equipment
- Mining equipment
- Hospital surgical equipment
- Marine equipment
- Valves
- Cryogenic vessels
304 Stainless Steel: Attributes
- Corrosion Resistance:
304 has excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of atmospheric environments and when in contact with different corrosive substances. - Heat Resistance:
304 has good resistance to oxidation and can be used at temperatures up to 870°C. - Machinability:
304 has superior machinability giving higher machining rates and lower tool wear in many operations. 304 stainless can be machined, folded or roll-formed into a variety of components for applications. - Weldability:
Datum 304 stainless steel has excellent forming and welding characteristics both with and without fillers. Post-weld annealing is not required when welding thin sections. - Hardness Range:
370-410HV. - Tensile:
1130 N/mm².
Typical Chemical Composition
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION% | DATUM PhD 304 |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.07 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | 1.00 |
| Phosphorous (P) | 0.045 |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.015 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 17.50 - 19.50 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 8.00 - 10.50 |
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.10 |
304 STAINLESS STEEL
Datum PhD 304 Stainless Steel hard rolled stainless is available from 0.02mm to 0.50mm thick x 610mm standard width with the ability to cut to width of your choosing and desired length up to 1250mm long. Get in touch with our team for your 304 stainless steel requirements.
Quality Control
Our Quality Control department performs robust quality checks. Datum is ISO 9001 certified.
Why Choose Datum?
Quality
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