AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) vs SS904L AISI 904L Stainless Steel (UNS N08904) Material Properties, Composition, Hardness
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
SS904L AISI 904L Stainless Steel (UNS N08904) Material Properties, Composition, Hardness
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
SS904L AISI 904L Stainless Steel (UNS N08904) Material Properties, Composition, Hardness
7/10
Lightweight
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
5/10
SS904L AISI 904L Stainless Steel (UNS N08904) Material Properties, Composition, Hardness
5/10
Machinability
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
2/10
SS904L AISI 904L Stainless Steel (UNS N08904) Material Properties, Composition, Hardness
4/10
Cost Efficiency
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
6/10
SS904L AISI 904L Stainless Steel (UNS N08904) Material Properties, Composition, Hardness
6/10
Temperature Resistance
AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L)
7/10
SS904L AISI 904L Stainless Steel (UNS N08904) Material Properties, Composition, Hardness
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AISI 304 vs 304L Stainless Steel Properties (UNS S30403) Difference Between 304 and 304L (SS304L) | SS904L AISI 904L Stainless Steel (UNS N08904) Material Properties, Composition, Hardness |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 515.0 MPa | 490.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 205.0 MPa | 220.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 40.0 % | 35.0 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 8211.0 HB | — |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |