Chemical Composition for Austenitic Stainless Steel S30403 00Cr19Ni10
Austenitic stainless steel, material S30403 (00Cr19Ni10) that is commonly also referred to as 304L type of stainless steel, identical to ASTM A240/A240M, is often used in stainless steel applications where corrosion resistance and high temperature requirements are important. This non-magnetic stainless steel material type is widely used in food, beverage and medical applications due to its excellent resistance to tarnish and corrosion.
Chemical Composition for S30403 00Cr19Ni10 Austenitic Stainless Steel
The chemical composition for S30403 00Cr19Ni10 austenitic stainless steel is outlined in the following table.
Element Percent
Carbon (C) 0.030 Max
Manganes (Mn) 2.00 Max
Phosphorus (P) 0.045 Max
Sulfur (S) 0.030 Max
Silicon (Si) 1.00 Max
Chromium (Cr) 17.00-19.00
Nickel (Ni) 8.00-10.00
Nitrogen (N) 0.10 Max
Iron (Fe) Balance
Mechanical Properties for S30403 00Cr19Ni10 Austenitic Stainless Steel
The following table outlines the mechanical properties of S30403 00Cr19Ni10 austenitic stainless steel.
Condition Thickness, mm Ultimate Tensile Strength, MPa Yield Strength, MPa Elongation A80, % Hardness HRB
Annealed
(F)+A, <3.00 520 205 40 95
Annealed
(F)+A,<6.00 480 185 40 95
Annealed
(F)+A,>25.0 655 485 40 95
Corrosion Resistance Properties for S30403 00Cr19Ni10 Austenitic Stainless Steel
The following table outlines the corrosion resistance properties of S30403 00Cr19Ni10 austenitic stainless steel.
Condition Temperature, ⁰C Corrosion Resistance
Chloride pitting
Air <480°C Excellent
Water <180°C Excellent
Chloride stress corrosion
Air <200°C Excellent
Water <200°C Excellent
Chloride crevice corrosion
Air Excellent
Water Excellent
Oxidation resistance
Air <800°C Excellent
Summary
S30403 00Cr19Ni10 austenitic stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant material that is widely used in food, beverage and medical applications due to its excellent resistance to tarnish and corrosion. It has a very low carbon content and excellent mechanical and corrosion resistance properties. It offers excellent resistance to pitting and stress corrosion cracking and has good oxidation resistance up to 800°C.