AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) vs SAE AISI 1020 Steel Properties, C1020 Carbon Steel Yield Strength, Equivalent
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
SAE AISI 1020 Steel Properties, C1020 Carbon Steel Yield Strength, Equivalent
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
SAE AISI 1020 Steel Properties, C1020 Carbon Steel Yield Strength, Equivalent
3/10
Lightweight
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
5/10
SAE AISI 1020 Steel Properties, C1020 Carbon Steel Yield Strength, Equivalent
5/10
Machinability
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
2/10
SAE AISI 1020 Steel Properties, C1020 Carbon Steel Yield Strength, Equivalent
6/10
Cost Efficiency
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
SAE AISI 1020 Steel Properties, C1020 Carbon Steel Yield Strength, Equivalent
9/10
Temperature Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
SAE AISI 1020 Steel Properties, C1020 Carbon Steel Yield Strength, Equivalent
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) | SAE AISI 1020 Steel Properties, C1020 Carbon Steel Yield Strength, Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 515.0 MPa | 380.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 205.0 MPa | 205.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 40.0 % | 25.0 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 8211.0 HB | 111.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |