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Nial Sheets and Plates is your go-to source for high-quality Stainless Steel 304L Sheets and Plates right here in Houston, USA. We’re trusted by various industries that require outstanding corrosion resistance, easy weldability, and clean fabrication for a wide range of applications. Our Stainless Steel 304L Sheets and Plates are crafted with precision to perform exceptionally well in mild to moderately corrosive environments, making forming and welding a breeze. With our commitment to strict quality standards, advanced production techniques, and timely delivery, we proudly serve the food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, and construction sectors with products that promise durability and hygienic performance.
So, what exactly are Stainless Steel 304L Sheets and Plates? They’re low-carbon austenitic stainless steels that contain around 18–20% chromium and 8–12% nickel, with a maximum carbon content of just 0.03% to avoid carbide precipitation during welding. This composition gives them fantastic resistance to general corrosion and oxidation while still maintaining good strength and ductility. You can expect mechanical properties like a tensile strength ranging from 485–700 MPa and a yield strength of about 170 MPa, along with excellent toughness, formability, and weldability—making them perfect for clean and reliable fabrication.
| Standard | ASTM A240, ASME SA240 |
| Thickness | 0.1mm to 12 mm Thk |
| Sheet/Plate Size | 1000 mm x 2000 mm, 1220 mm x 2440 mm, 1500 mm x 3000 mm, 2000 mm x 2000 mm, 2000 mm x 4000 mm |
| Surface | 2B, 2D, BA, NO.1, NO.4, NO.8, 8K, mirror, checkered, embossed, hair line, sandblast, Brush, etching. |
| Finish | Hot rolled (HR), Cold rolled (CR), 2B, 2D, BA NO(8), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated), Galvanized etc. |
| Grade | C | Ni | Si | N | S | Mn | P | Cr | Mo | |
| SS 304L | min. | – | 8.0 | – | – | – | – | – | 18.0 | – |
| max. | 0.030 | 12.0 | 0.75 | 0.10 | 0.030 | 2.0 | 0.045 | 20.0 | ||
| Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Hardness | |
| Rockwell B (HR B) max | Brinell (HB) max | ||||
| SS 304L | 485 | 40 | 170 | 92 | 201 |
| STANDARD | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. | AFNOR | EN | JIS | BS | GOST |
| SS 304L | S30403 | 1.4306/1.4307 | Z3CN18‐10 | X2CrNi18-9 / X2CrNi19-11 | SUS 304L | 304S11 | 03Х18Н11 |
Grade | Density of ss304 in kg/m3 | Elastic Modulus (GPa) | Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (μm/m/°C) | Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K) | Specific Heat 0-100°C (J/kg.K) | Electrical Resistivity (nΩ.m) | |||
0-100°C | 0-315°C | 0-538°C | at 100°C | at 500°C | |||||
304L | 8000 | 193 | 17.2 | 17.8 | 18.4 | 16.2 | 21.5 | 500 | 720 |
| Thickness | Plate Weight per Unit Area | Density |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16 inches | 0.06000 lbs/in²42.184176 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 1/4 inches | 0.08 lbs/in²56.245568 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 3/8 inches | 0.121 lbs/in²85.0714216 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 1/2 inches | 0.161 lbs/in²113.1942056 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 5/8 inches | 0.196 lbs/in²137.8016416 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 3/4 inches | 0.235 lbs/in²165.221356 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 7/8 inches | 0.274 lbs/in²192.6410704 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 1 inches | 0.313 lbs/in²220.0607848 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 1 1/4 inches | 0.391 lbs/in²274.9002136 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 1 1/2 inches | 0.47 lbs/in²330.442712 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 1 3/4 inches | 0.549 lbs/in²385.9852104 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 2 inches | 0.627 lbs/in²440.8246392 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 2 1/4 inches | 0.705 lbs/in²495.664068 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 2 1/2 inches | 0.784 lbs/in²551.2065664 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 2 3/4 inches | 0.862 lbs/in²606.0459952 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
| 3 inches | 0.941 lbs/in²661.5884936 kg/m² | 0.315 lbs/in³8.72 g/cm³ |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Stainless steel 304L sheets and plates offer many advantages, including excellent corrosion resistance, especially in harsh environments such as chemical and coastal environments where 304L’s low carbon content increases and reduces its weldability risk of carbide precipitation, making it ideal for welding applications. It is very durable, stain resistant and requires little maintenance. 304L also has excellent strength and toughness at high and low temperatures. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of industries, including food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and manufacturing.
These Stainless Steel 304L Sheets and Plates are incredibly versatile and widely used in situations where corrosion resistance, weldability, and clean finishes are a must. They’re especially popular in the food and beverage industry for processing equipment, storage tanks, and kitchen appliances thanks to their sanitary properties. The chemical and pharmaceutical industries rely on them for tanks, pipelines, and process equipment that come into contact with mildly corrosive chemicals. You’ll also find them in architectural facades, building cladding, and decorative panels. Plus, industries like automotive, marine, and heat exchangers appreciate their easy fabrication and resistance to atmospheric corrosion. Overall, Stainless Steel 304L Sheets and Plates provide reliable performance and low maintenance across a variety of sectors.
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