Encyclopedia of Stainless Steel 304 Round Bar
304 stainless steel round bar is made from stainless steel with an 18% chromium content and an 8% nickel content. This material offers corrosion resistance and high strength. Gnee Steel is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of 304 stainless steel round bar products. This material is highly strong, with a tensile strength of at least 515 MPa and a yield strength of at least 205 MPa. It can also be used at high temperatures.
Is 304 stainless steel a high-quality stainless steel?
304 stainless steel is the most commonly used type of stainless steel worldwide due to its excellent corrosion resistance and high value. 304 stainless steel is resistant to most oxidizing acids. This durability makes it easy to sterilize, making it an ideal choice for kitchen and food applications.
Specification and Material Grade of Stainless Steel 304 round bar
| Specification | ASTM A276 /ASME SA276, ASTM A479/ASME SA479 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | EN, ASME, AISI, BS, JIS, DIN, ASTM, |
| Stainless Steel 304 Round bar size | Thickness: 2 to 100 milimeter |
| Tolerance | K11, H8, H12, K12, H13, H10, H9, K9, K10, H11, or as per need |
| Form | Round, Rod, T-Bars, Channel Bars, Precision Ground Bars, Flat Bars, Square, Blocks, Round Rod, Rings, Hollow, Triangle, Threaded, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Half Round Bars, Profiles, Billet, Ingot, Forging, I/H Bars etc. |
SS 304 Rod Surface Finish
| CD | Cold drawn | P | Polished |
| CG | Centreless ground | HF | Hot finished |
| BD | Bright drawn | SRE | Slit rolled edge |
| P&T | Peeled and turned | RT | Rough turned/peeled |
| CF | Cold finished | HRAP | Hot rolled annealed and pickled |
| ST | Smooth turned | PR | Peeled and reeled |
Chemical Composition of 304 Bright Bar
| Grade | Carbon | Manganese | Silicon | Phospherous | Sulfur | Chromium | Molybdenum | Nickel | Nitrogen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 304 | 0.08 max | 2 max | 0.75 max | 0.040 max | 0.030 max | 18 – 20 | - | 8 – 11 | - |
Gnee Steel specializes in the production and sale of a wide range of stainless steel products, including 304, 316, 321, 904, 904L, 2205 Duplex, 2205 Duplex, and 316L stainless steel. Gnee Steel's products are widely used in the kitchen, aerospace, chemical, power, automotive, and nuclear energy sectors. We also provide custom stainless steel solutions tailored to customer needs. For stainless steel pricing or custom alloy solutions, please email ru@gneesteelgroup.com for a quote.