Type 304L is a lower carbon variant of Grade 304. It can be welded without the risk of carbon precipitation. Chemical and mechanical properties of Grade 304L Stainless Steel are provided herein.

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Grade 304L is more readily available in most product forms, and so is generally used in preference to 321 if the requirement is simply for resistance to intergranular corrosion after welding. However, ...