ASTM A479/A479M 304 Introduce

The primary application of ASTM A479/A479M 304 pressure vessel steel is in the manufacturing of pressure vessels, which are containers designed to hold liquids or gases at high pressures. These vessels are commonly used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation.

Smelting temperature:1423°C - 1129°C

Application:Stainless steel and heat-resistant steel bars and profiles for boilers and pressure vessels

ASTM A479/A479M 304 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A479/A479M 304 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Carbon (C)-0.0800
Manganese (Mn)-2.0000
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0450
Sulfur (S)-0.0300
Silicon (Si)-1.0000
Nickel (Ni)8.000010.5000
Chromium (Cr)18.000020.0000

ASTM A479/A479M 304 Material Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A479/A479M 304 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 742 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 563 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku42(J)
ElongationA24%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ22%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)243

ASTM A479/A479M 304 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A479/A479M 304 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)11512216
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-872-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--23
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-43.342.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-314-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.23--
Deity (kg/dm³)--414
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--413