AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) vs AISI SAE 8620 Steel Properties, Chemical Composition, Equivalent, Heat Treatment
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
AISI SAE 8620 Steel Properties, Chemical Composition, Equivalent, Heat Treatment
6/10
Corrosion Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
AISI SAE 8620 Steel Properties, Chemical Composition, Equivalent, Heat Treatment
3/10
Lightweight
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
5/10
AISI SAE 8620 Steel Properties, Chemical Composition, Equivalent, Heat Treatment
5/10
Machinability
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
2/10
AISI SAE 8620 Steel Properties, Chemical Composition, Equivalent, Heat Treatment
6/10
Cost Efficiency
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
AISI SAE 8620 Steel Properties, Chemical Composition, Equivalent, Heat Treatment
9/10
Temperature Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
AISI SAE 8620 Steel Properties, Chemical Composition, Equivalent, Heat Treatment
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) | AISI SAE 8620 Steel Properties, Chemical Composition, Equivalent, Heat Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 515.0 MPa | 633.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 205.0 MPa | 357.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 40.0 % | 26.3 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 8211.0 HB | 183.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |