The most common austenitic stainless steel, very widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, breweries and chemical industries. Also very popular in the building and domestic appliance sectors. The 'L' grade has a reduced carbon content. The lower carbon content will help improve corrosion resistance after welding, and minimise carbide precipitation during the welding operation.
Typical Analysis
C.
Mn.
P.
S.
Si.
Cr.
Ni.
0.08%
2.00%
0.045%
0.03%
1.00%
18.00-
8.00-
max.
max.
max.
min.
max.
20.00%
10.50%
304L grade limits carbon to 0.03% and increased nickel to 12%