Material Grade Specification

Stainless Steel 304/304L Flanges — ASTM A182 F304/F304L

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Material Specification & Overview

Stainless Steel 304 and dual-certified 304/304L flanges are the standard 18/8 austenitic stainless steel piping components used across food processing, sanitary pharma, potable water, and mild chemical environments. F304L provides controlled low-carbon limits (0.030% max) to eliminate chromium carbide precipitation during welding.

UNS DesignationS30400 (304) / S30403 (304L)
Governing StandardASTM A182 / ASME SA-182 Grade F304 / F304L

Chemical Composition (wt %)

Governing specification limits per ASTM / ASME standards. Actual values provided on EN 10204 3.1 MTC.

ElementSpecification Limit / Composition
Carbon (C)0.08 max (F304)
Chromium (Cr)18.0 - 20.0%
Nickel (Ni)8.0 - 11.0%
Manganese (Mn)2.00% max
Silicon (Si)1.00% max
Phosphorus (P)0.045% max
Sulfur (S)0.030% max

Mechanical Properties

PropertySpecification Limit
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)205 MPa (30 ksi) min
Tensile Strength515 MPa (75 ksi) min
Elongation (in 2 in.)35% min
Hardness92 HRB max
Solution Anneal Temp1040°C min + water quench

Pressure-Temperature Rating Reference

Service TempClass 150Class 300Class 600Class 900
Ambient (-29 to 38°C)275 psi (19.0 bar)720 psi (49.6 bar)1440 psi (99.3 bar)2160 psi (148.9 bar)
100°C (212°F)230 psi (15.9 bar)600 psi (41.4 bar)1200 psi (82.7 bar)1800 psi (124.1 bar)
200°C (392°F)195 psi (13.4 bar)520 psi (35.9 bar)1040 psi (71.7 bar)1560 psi (107.6 bar)

Primary Industry Applications

Food and beverage sanitary process lines
Pharmaceutical equipment and purified water loops
Nitric acid and organic acid chemical handling
Cryogenic liquid natural gas (LNG) auxiliary piping
Architectural and clean-water distribution networks

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Frequently Asked Procurement Questions

Q: When is 304/304L sufficient and when is 316/316L required?

A: 304 handles freshwater, atmospheric exposure, and mild organic acids. 316/316L is mandatory whenever chlorides (seawater, coastal air, saline streams) or harsh inorganic acids are present due to 316's 2-3% molybdenum addition.

Q: Why choose 304L over standard 304 for welded connections?

A: 304L restricts carbon to 0.030% max, preventing chromium carbide precipitation in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) during welding, maintaining intergranular corrosion resistance.

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