AISI 304 stainless steel (UNS S30400) is the most commonly used material in stainless steels, and is usually purchased in an annealed or cold worked state. Because SS304 contains 18% chromium (Cr) and 8% nickel (Ni), it's also known as 18/8 stainless steel. Type 304 has good processability, weldability, corrosion resistance, heat resistance
AISI 304L / UNS S30403 / DIN 1.4307 Low Carbon Austentic Stainless Steel Alloy 304L is an extra low carbon version of type 304 chrome-nickel austenitic alloy. It is typically used for welded applications that must resist intergranular corrosion. It is strong, light
FE-SEM micrographs of ASTM A36 and AISI 304L after exposure to solar salt at 390 C for 7, 14, and 21 days. Instead, depth profiles of the chemical composition obtained by GDOES were employed. The results are shown in Fig. 10, where iron and oxygen were displayed for carbon steel.
Differences Between AISI 304 and AISI304L Steel. The main difference between these two grades of steel lies in their respective carbon contents; AISI304 contains more carbon than its low-carbon counterpart AISI304L. The increased amount of carbon in regular ASI304 gives it greater strength and hardness than ASI304L but also makes it …