304 stainless steel plate is affordable, corrosion and oxidation resistant; it is easy to fabricate, offering good formability and weldability. 304 austenitic stainless steel is easy to clean and is aesthetically pleasing. TCI Precision Metals is a value-added stainless steel distributor; we source mill-direct and process materials to your exact specifications, delivering Machine-Ready Blanks that are ready to go from receiving directly into your machining centers.

| Applications for 304 Plate | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Food processing | Standard thickness ranges from 0.125 to 1.125 inches |
| Containers | Non-standard thicknesses up to 6.000 inches |
| Nuts, bolts, screws and other fasteners | |
| Piping | |
| Fermentation vets | |
| Valves | |
| Architectural accents | |
| Heat exchangers | |
| Woven or welded screens | |
| Chemical Composition Limits (WT%) | Mechanical Properties | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | 0.08 max | Yield Strength 0.2% Offset Psi (MPa) | 30,000 205 |
| Manganese | 2.00 max | Ultimate Tensile Strength Psi (MPa) | 75,000 515 |
| Silicon | 0.75 max | Percent Elongation in 2 in. or 51mm | 40 |
| Chromium | 18.00-20.00 | Hardness, Max. Brinell | 217 95 |
| Nickel | 8.00-10.50 | ||
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max | ||
| Sulfur | 0.030 max | ||
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max | ||
| Iron | Balance | ||