What is the Difference Between Stainless Steel 304 and 304L?
The primary difference between Stainless Steel 304 and 304L lies in their carbon content. Stainless Steel 304L contains a lower carbon content than 304, which minimizes the risk of sensitization (corrosion at the grain boundaries) when the material is exposed to high temperatures during welding. This makes 304L a preferred choice for applications involving welding. When we talk about the Carbon Content so 304 tube provides 0.08% and the 304L tube Contains a maximum of 0.03% carbon, making it a low-carbon variant of 304. Stainless Steel 304 Tube comes with Tensile and Yield Strength compared to Stainless Steel 304L Tube but 304L tube is still adequate for most applications, Both grades have excellent corrosion resistance in most environments.