304 Stainless Steel balls are an austentistic, unhardened stainless steel with excellent resistance to corrosion by oxidizing agents, most organic chemicals, food stuffs and sterilizing solutions. 304 Stainless Steel has a lower carbon content than 302 Stainless Steel. 304 is slightly magnetic. Ask us about our special packaging for surface protection.
Material Analysis
| Carbon | 0.07% max. |
| Silicon | 1.00% max. |
| Manganese | 2.00% max. |
| Phosphorous | 0.045% max. |
| Sulfur | 0.030% max. |
| Chromium | 17.00 to 20.00% max. |
| Molybdenum | —– |
| Nickel | 8.50 to 10.50% max. |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile strength | 100,000 to 180,000 psi |
| Yield strength | 50,000 to 150,000 psi |
| Elongation in Two Inches | 55 to 60% |
| Reduction in Area | 55 to 65% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 29,000,000 psi |
| Density | .286 lbs/cubic inch |