What is Stainless Steel 904L Scrap?
Stainless Steel 904L Scrap is an alloy composed predominantly of nickel, chromium and molybdenum with added amounts of copper and manganese for corrosion resistance properties that make it suitable for applications across many industries.
Stainless Steel 904L Scrap, with its notable nickel and chromium content, displays moderate machinability when processed using conventional methods. While these techniques typically suffice, it may require adjustments like slower speeds and increased feed rates compared to machining other grades of stainless steel.
One of the most notable features of Stainless Steel 904L Scrap is its exceptional corrosion resistance in environments containing acids such as sulfuric and phosphoric acids, making it suitable for chemical processing plants and offshore oil rigs where corrosion protection is a top concern.
Stainless Steel 904L Scrap offers excellent weldability; however, precaution should be taken in order to avoid hot cracking and distortion during welding. In order to achieve optimal weld quality it is advised that low heat inputs be utilized along with matching filler materials for optimal weld quality.
Stainless Steel 904L Scrap finds widespread application across industries that demand corrosion-resistance and durability, such as chemical processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and pulp and paper industries. Due to its versatility it also finds uses as equipment handling corrosive substances as well as heat exchangers and storage tanks.
Industrial applications often enlist the services of stainless Steel 904L Scrap to construct pressure vessels, piping systems and heat exchangers due to its ability to withstand corrosion and high temperatures, producing components for desalination plants, power generation facilities and marine equipment. Furthermore, its superior strength and corrosion resistance makes this metal highly sought-after by automotive and aerospace industries for parts requiring exceptional strength and corrosion resistance.
Apple Steels is a prominent dealer and distributor of Stainless Steel 904L Scrap in Mumbai, India. Renowned for its exceptional corrosion resistance and durability, this material has become in high demand across industries. Composed largely of nickel, chromium and molybdenum elements, its unmatched reliability makes Stainless Steel 904L Scrap an attractive option suitable for various uses across different applications.
Material | Stainless Steel |
Grade | 904L |
Type | Recyclable |
Thickness | 2mm-10mm |
Condition | Waste |
Scrap Type | Turnings, Shavings, Plate Cuts, Round Cuts, Shaftings, Pipe Cuts |
Condition of supply | Loose Bales, Compressed Bales, Pillow Bales, Bulk, Capsules, Side slits |
STANDARD | UNS | WNR. | JIS | BS | KS | AFNOR | EN |
SS 904L | N08904 | 1.4539 | SUS 904L | 904S13 | STS 317J5L | Z2 NCDU 25-20 | X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5 |
C | Cr | Cu | Mn | Mo | Ni | P | S |
Max | - | - | Max | - | - | Max | Max |
0.02 | 19.0-23.0 | 2.0 | 4.0-5.0 | 23.0-28.0 | 0.045 | 0.035 | 1.0 |
Grade | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Hardness | |
Rockwell B (HR B) | Brinell (HB) | ||||
904L | 490 | 220 | 36 | 70-90 typical | 150 |
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