Chemical Composition
| Grade Symbol |
UNS Number |
Alloy |
Elements |
Composition % |
| F304L |
S30403 |
18 chromium, 8 nickel, low carbon 304LG |
Carbon |
0.030 max |
| Manganese |
2.00 max |
| Phosphorus |
0.045 max |
| Sulfur |
0.030 max |
| Silicon |
1.00 max |
| Nickel |
8.0 - 13.0 |
| Chromium |
18.0 - 20.0 |
| Nitrogen |
0.10 max |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
| Tensile Strength, min, ksi [MPa] |
70 [485] |
| Yield Strength, min, ksi [MPa] |
25 [170] |
| Elongation in 2 in. [50mm] or 4D, min, % |
30 |
| Reduction or Area, min, % |
50 |
| Brinell Hardness Number, HBW |
-- |
Heat Treatment
After hot working, forgings shall be cooled to a temperature below 1000 °F [538 °C] prior to heat treating in accordance with the requirements.