AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) vs AISI S7 Tool Steel Properties, S7 Material Heat Treating Hardness
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
AISI S7 Tool Steel Properties, S7 Material Heat Treating Hardness
10/10
Corrosion Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
AISI S7 Tool Steel Properties, S7 Material Heat Treating Hardness
3/10
Lightweight
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
5/10
AISI S7 Tool Steel Properties, S7 Material Heat Treating Hardness
5/10
Machinability
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
2/10
AISI S7 Tool Steel Properties, S7 Material Heat Treating Hardness
6/10
Cost Efficiency
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
AISI S7 Tool Steel Properties, S7 Material Heat Treating Hardness
9/10
Temperature Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
AISI S7 Tool Steel Properties, S7 Material Heat Treating Hardness
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) | AISI S7 Tool Steel Properties, S7 Material Heat Treating Hardness |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 515.0 MPa | 2170.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 205.0 MPa | 1450.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 40.0 % | 7.0 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 8211.0 HB | — |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |