Applications
- Equipment and piping in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
- Manufacture of kitchen utensils, sinks, and work surfaces.
- Structures and components in construction with weather resistance requirements.
- Parts for the automotive and aerospace industries, such as exhaust systems and bodywork.
- Heat exchangers and pressure vessels.
- In the paper industry for pipes and pulp washers.
Characteristics:
- High corrosion resistance in humid environments and moderate chemicals.
- Good oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures.
- Good weldability, without the need for post-heat treatment.
- Good formability and malleability, ideal for bending and stamping processes.
- High hygiene and ease of cleaning, ideal for food contact applications.
- Good mechanical strength and hardness in the annealed condition.
- Not magnetic in the annealed state, but may exhibit magnetism after cold working.
Chemical Composition
| Variant | %(C) Carbono | %(Mn) Manganeso | %(P) Fósforo | %(S) Azufre | %(Si) Silicio | %(Cr) Cromo | %(Ni) Níquel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 (Round, flat bar, square, hexagon, sheet, and plate) | 0.08% Máximo | 2.00% | 0.045% Máximo | 0.030% Mínimo | 1.0% Máximo | 18.0% - 20.0% | 8.00% - 10.00% |