ASTM A240 304 Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Plate No.1 Finish 3mm-100mm
Product Overview
ASTM A240 304 hot rolled stainless steel plate is the most widely used austenitic stainless steel grade, combining excellent corrosion resistance, formability, and weldability in a cost-effective package. The hot rolling process enables production of thicker gauges (3mm to 100mm) with robust mechanical properties suitable for structural and heavy fabrication applications.
No.1 finish (hot rolled, annealed, and pickled) provides an industrial-grade surface that is free of mill scale and ready for welding or further machining. With 18% chromium and 8% nickel, 304 delivers reliable performance across a broad spectrum of industries from construction to food processing equipment.
Product Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Standard |
ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 |
| Steel Grade |
304 (UNS S30400, EN 1.4301) |
| Manufacturing Process |
Hot Rolled |
| Thickness Range |
3.0mm - 100mm |
| Width Range |
1500mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm |
| Length Range |
6000mm, 12000mm or Custom Cut |
| Surface Finish |
No.1 (Hot Rolled, Annealed, Pickled) |
| Edge Condition |
Mill Edge, Trimmed Edge |
| Delivery Condition |
Solution Annealed |
Chemical Composition (wt%)
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Carbon (C) |
≤0.08 |
| Manganese (Mn) |
≤2.00 |
| Silicon (Si) |
≤1.00 |
| Phosphorus (P) |
≤0.045 |
| Sulfur (S) |
≤0.030 |
| Chromium (Cr) |
18.0 - 20.0 |
| Nickel (Ni) |
8.0 - 10.5 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property |
Value |
| Tensile Strength (min) |
≥515 MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.2% offset, min) |
≥205 MPa |
| Elongation (min) |
≥40% |
| Hardness (max) |
≤201 HBW / ≤92 HRB |
Application Areas
- Structural & Construction: Building frameworks, bridges, staircases, structural supports
- Pressure Vessels: Storage tanks, process vessels, reactor bodies
- Food & Beverage: Large brewing tanks, dairy silos, food processing machinery
- Chemical Processing: Mixing tanks, hoppers, conveyors, piping systems
- General Fabrication: Machine bases, platforms, guards, custom weldments
- Water Treatment: Water storage tanks, filtration units, desalination components