AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) vs SS420 Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Hardness, Magnetic
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
SS420 Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Hardness, Magnetic
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
SS420 Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Hardness, Magnetic
7/10
Lightweight
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
5/10
SS420 Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Hardness, Magnetic
5/10
Machinability
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
2/10
SS420 Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Hardness, Magnetic
4/10
Cost Efficiency
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
SS420 Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Hardness, Magnetic
6/10
Temperature Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
SS420 Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Hardness, Magnetic
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) | SS420 Grade AISI 420 Stainless Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Hardness, Magnetic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |