The origin and characteristics of 304 stainless steel plate

   304 stainless steel plate is a common material among stainless steel plates, and it is also the sales king among plates. It is widely used in all walks of life, and is often called 18/8 stainless steel plate in the industry. Why is 304 stainless steel plate so popular? This is due to its powerful characteristics. Such as: corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, wear resistance and scratch resistance, strong extensibility, etc., which are also reflected in life.

   What is 304 stainless steel plate or how to define 304 stainless steel plate? In fact, a common judgment in the industry is that as long as the nickel content is greater than 8% and the chromium content is greater than 18%, the stainless steel plate can be considered a 304 stainless steel plate. This is why the industry calls this type of stainless steel plate 18/8 stainless steel plate. Currently, there are three common markings for 304 stainless steel on the market: 06Cr19Ni10 is the national standard, 304 is the American standard, and SUS304 is the Japanese standard, and their densities are all 7.93g/cm.

   304 stainless steel plate is a kind of austenitic stainless steel plate and has all the characteristics of austenitic stainless steel. The strong corrosion resistance allows it to be used outdoors. If it is an industrial atmosphere or a heavily polluted area, it needs to be cleaned in time to avoid corrosion. And it is suitable for food processing, storage and transportation, because 304 stainless steel plate is a nationally recognized food-grade stainless steel plate. With good processing performance and mechanical properties, it is widely used in home appliances, environmental protection machinery, products, building materials, chemistry and other fields.

   The biggest features of 304 stainless steel plates are corrosion resistance and non-magnetic conductivity. Non-magnetic conductivity means that the surface will not heat up when working in a high-voltage electromagnetic environment, which is something other stainless steel materials do not have. Although 304 stainless steel plates have strong anti-corrosion capabilities, they are not immune to rust. Some special reasons can also cause rust, such as places where chloride ions exist such as salt, sea water, and sea breeze. In the environment in the presence of chloride ions, the passivation film on the surface of the 304 stainless steel plate that plays an anti-corrosion role will be eroded. Try to avoid using 304 stainless steel decorative plates in an environment accompanied by chloride ions.