UNS N08904 is a super austenitic grade developed for lower to higher corrosion resistance in the wide range of process environments. Also, it is comprised of chromium and nickel content that is coupled with the additions of molybdenum content. It has also a small amount of copper that assures good excellent to corrosion resistance. This alloy has chloride stress corrosion cracking resistance. Also, it serves good performance in the pit and crevice corrosion environments. Originally, this grade is designed to withstand in the environments that contain higher sulfuric acids. It also offers good resistance to organic and inorganic acids. The working temperature of this alloy is between 850 deg C to 1150 deg C. it is also recommended for hot working operations. The standard hot working operation is followed by quenching and solution annealing process. The hot forming operations are stopped at temperatures above 1100 deg C.
Alloy 904L is weldable using common resistance and fusion welding operations. These are also weldable with all standard welding operations. Highly alloyed consumable is preferred to give the best corrosion resistance properties in the welded zones.
ASME SA312 TP904L Stainless Steel Pipes Equivalent Grades
STANDARD |
WERKSTOFF NR. |
UNS |
JIS |
KS |
BS |
AFNOR |
EN |
SS 904L |
1.4539 |
N08904 |
SUS 904L |
STS 317J5L |
904S13 |
Z2 NCDU 25-20 |
X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5 |
Stock Size Range and Specifications For Stainless Steel 904L Pipe
Pipe Specification : ASTM A312, A358 / ASME SA312, SA358
Dimension Standard : ANSI B36.19M, ANSI B36.10
Outside Diameter : 6.00 mm OD up to 914.4 mm OD, Sizes up to 24” NB available Ex-stock
Thickness Range : 0.3mm – 50 mm, SCH 5, SCH10, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 80S, SCH 160, SCH XXS, SCH XS
Type : Seamless / ERW / Welded / Fabricated Pipes
Form : Round, Square, Rectangular, Oval, Hydraulic Etc
Length : Single Random, Double Random & Required Length
End : Plain End, Beveled End, Treaded
End Protection : Plastic Caps
Outside Finish : 2B, No.4, No.1, No.8 Mirror Finish for Stainless Steel Pipes, Finish as per customer Requirements
Delivery Condition : Annealed and Pickled, Polished, Bright Annealed, Cold Drawn
Specials : Sizes and Specifications other than above can be manufactured on request
Chemical Composition of Stainless Steel 904L Pipes
Grade |
C |
Mn |
Si |
P |
S |
Cr |
Mo |
Ni |
Cu |
SS 904L |
0.020 max |
2.00 max |
1.00 max |
0.040 max |
0.030 max |
19.00 – 23.00 |
4.00 – 5.00 max |
23.00 – 28.00 |
1.00 – 2.00 |
Mechanical Properties of SS 904L / N08904 / 1.4539 / SUS 904L Pipes
Density |
Melting Point |
Tensile Strength |
Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) |
Elongation |
7.95 g/cm3 |
1510 °C (2750 °F) |
Psi – 75,000 , MPa – 485 |
Psi – 40,000 , MPa – 275 |
20 % |
Stainless Steel 904L Pipes Application Industries
- Petrochemical Industry
- Chemical Industry
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Pulp & Paper Indusry
- Power Plant Industry
- Food Processing Industry
- Pharmaceuticals Industry
- Energy Industry
- Aerospace Industry