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SS 304L Stainless Steel Bars
In short: 304L bar to ASTM A276 or A479 is used for welded machined parts, fittings and components that join low-carbon piping, where the part itself will be welded in service.
- S30403
- UNS number
- 7.93
- density, g/cm³
- 3.1 / 3.2
- EN 10204 certificates
- 7
- SS 304L product forms
Why this combination
Why SS 304L in bars
Bar becomes weld-neck stubs, bosses, fittings and parts that are welded to SS 304L pipe. Matching the low carbon avoids a sensitised zone at the joint.
If the part is only machined and bolted, 304 bar is equally suitable and often more readily available.
Specification
How to specify SS 304L bars
Round bars about 3 – 500 mm diameter; hex 6 – 100 mm A/F; square and flat sections to order; lengths 3 – 6 m random or cut to size
- Specification
- ASTM A276 / A479 304L
- UNS
- S30403
- EN / W.Nr.
- 1.4307
- Shapes
- Round, hex, square, flat
Sizes and weights
SS 304L bars sizes, weighed at 7.93 g/cm³
Other sizes on request. For general bars information, such as manufacturing routes and end finishes, see the bars guide.
| Size mm | Round | Hex A/F | Square |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0.224 | 0.247 | 0.285 |
| 8 | 0.399 | 0.440 | 0.508 |
| 10 | 0.623 | 0.687 | 0.793 |
| 12 | 0.897 | 0.989 | 1.142 |
| 16 | 1.594 | 1.758 | 2.030 |
| 20 | 2.491 | 2.747 | 3.172 |
| 25 | 3.893 | 4.292 | 4.956 |
| 32 | 6.378 | 7.032 | 8.120 |
| 40 | 9.965 | 10.988 | 12.688 |
| 50 | 15.571 | 17.168 | 19.825 |
| 63 | 24.720 | 27.257 | 31.474 |
| 75 | 35.034 | 38.629 | 44.606 |
| 90 | 50.448 | 55.626 | 64.233 |
| 100 | 62.282 | 68.674 | 79.300 |
| 125 | 97.316 | 107.303 | 123.906 |
| 150 | 140.135 | 154.516 | 178.425 |
| 200 | 249.128 | 274.695 | 317.200 |
Chemistry
SS 304L composition
- UNS
- S30403
- EN / W.Nr.
- 1.4307 · X2CrNi18-9
- Density
- 7.93 g/cm³
- PREN
- 18 – 20
| Element | Limit, % | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| C | 0.030 max | |
| Mn | 2.00 max | |
| P | 0.045 max | |
| S | 0.030 max | |
| Si | 0.75 max | |
| Cr | 17.5 – 19.5 | |
| Ni | 8.0 – 12.0 | |
| N | 0.10 max |
Limits per ASTM A240; other product forms and specifications differ slightly. Your order's specification and edition govern.
Questions
About SS 304L bars
When should I buy 304L bar rather than SS 304?
When the machined part will be welded into a corrosive-service system.
Is 304L bar available dual-certified?
Yes, SS 304/304L bar is common.
From enquiry to dispatch
How a SS 304L bars order runs
- 01 EnquiryGrade, specification, size, quantity
- 02 ReviewChecked against your standard
- 03 InspectPMI, dimensions, TPI if required
- 04 CertifyEN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, heat traceable
- 05 ShipPacked and documented for the destination
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