Austenitic stainless
1.4307
TP 304L
X2CrNi18-9
Low-carbon variant of 304 and the general-purpose austenitic for most applications — good corrosion resistance, easy forming and welding, with low carbon securing resistance to intergranular corrosion as delivered.
Chemical composition
mass %| Element | Content |
|---|---|
| CCarbon | ≤0.03 |
| SiSilicon | ≤1 |
| MnManganese | ≤2 |
| PPhosphorus | ≤0.045 |
| SSulphur | ≤0.03 |
| NNitrogen | ≤0.11 |
| CrChromium | 17.5–19.5 |
| NiNickel | 8–10.5 |
Mechanical properties
room temperature- Rp0.2 min (N/mm²)
- 175
- Rp1.0 min (N/mm²)
- 210
- Rm (N/mm²)
- 500–700
- Elongation A% (longitudinal)
- 45
- Elongation A% (transverse)
- 35
- Impact energy KV J (longitudinal)
- 100
- Impact energy KV J (transverse)
- 60
Bars; transverse values apply above 160 mm.
Standard equivalences
- DIN/EN
- X2CrNi18-9
- AISI
- 304L
- SS
- 2352
- AFNOR
- Z3 CN 18.10
- BS
- 304 S11
Typical applications
- Food & beverage production and storage (milk, beer, wine)
- Kitchen equipment, cutlery and tableware
- Façade cladding
- Doors and window frames
Frequently asked questions
What is 1.4307 (TP 304L)?
1.4307 (X2CrNi18-9) — Austenitic stainless. Low-carbon variant of 304 and the general-purpose austenitic for most applications — good corrosion resistance, easy forming and welding, with low carbon securing resistance to intergranular corrosion as delivered.
Which grades are equivalent to 1.4307?
1.4307 corresponds to EN X2CrNi18-9; equivalent designations: AISI 304L, SS 2352, AFNOR Z3 CN 18.10, BS 304 S11.
Related grades
Indicative values — verify against the applicable standard before specifying.
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