AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) vs AISI 316 Stainless Steel Properties, SS 316 Grade Density, Composition, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
AISI 316 Stainless Steel Properties, SS 316 Grade Density, Composition, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
AISI 316 Stainless Steel Properties, SS 316 Grade Density, Composition, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity
7/10
Lightweight
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
5/10
AISI 316 Stainless Steel Properties, SS 316 Grade Density, Composition, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity
5/10
Machinability
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
2/10
AISI 316 Stainless Steel Properties, SS 316 Grade Density, Composition, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity
4/10
Cost Efficiency
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
AISI 316 Stainless Steel Properties, SS 316 Grade Density, Composition, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity
6/10
Temperature Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
AISI 316 Stainless Steel Properties, SS 316 Grade Density, Composition, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) | AISI 316 Stainless Steel Properties, SS 316 Grade Density, Composition, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 515.0 MPa | — |
| Yield Strength | 205.0 MPa | — |
| Elongation | 40.0 % | — |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 8211.0 HB | — |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |