Alloy 2304 Bolting Products
Alloy 2304 is listed in the DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL material family. The reference data below should be checked against the governing product specification, product form and delivery condition before selection or certification.
The reference chemistry table for Alloy 2304 lists Carbon (C): 0.030% Max; Manganese (Mn): 2.00% Max; Phosphorus (P): 0.035% Max; Sulfur (S): 0.015% Max. Confirm exact limits and analysis tolerances against the governing standard and product form.
The mechanical-property table for Alloy 2304 lists Tensile Strength: 600 Minimum MPa; Yield Strength: 400 Minimum MPa; Elongation: 25 Minimum %; Hardness: 260 Maximum BHN. These are reference entries; supplied condition, dimensions, test method and governing specification control the requirements, and the figures are not design allowables.
Werkstoff / EN cross-reference for Alloy 2304: 1.4362. This comparison does not guarantee interchangeability; confirm chemistry, product form and condition against the governing specification.
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The reference chemistry table lists Carbon (C): 0.030% Max; Manganese (Mn): 2.00% Max; Phosphorus (P): 0.035% Max; Sulfur (S): 0.015% Max. Confirm the governing standard, product analysis tolerances and product form before ordering.
| Element | Symbol | Composition |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | C | 0.030% Max |
| Manganese | Mn | 2.00% Max |
| Phosphorus | P | 0.035% Max |
| Sulfur | S | 0.015% Max |
| Silicon | Si | 1.00% Max |
| Chromium | Cr | 22.00 – 24.00% |
| Nickel | Ni | 3.50 – 5.50% |
| Molybdenum | Mo | 0.10 – 0.60% |
| Nitrogen | N | 0.05 – 0.20% |
| Copper | Cu | 0.10 – 0.60% |
| Iron | Fe | Balance |
The table reports Tensile Strength: 600 Minimum MPa; Yield Strength: 400 Minimum MPa; Elongation: 25 Minimum %; Hardness: 260 Maximum BHN as reference data for Alloy 2304. Actual requirements depend on condition, dimensions, test method and specification; these values are not design allowables.
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 600 Minimum | MPa |
| Yield Strength | 400 Minimum | MPa |
| Elongation | 25 Minimum | % |
| Hardness | 260 Maximum | BHN |
Alloy 2304 provides a balanced combination of high mechanical strength, good corrosion resistance and useful fabrication characteristics.
Provides significantly higher yield strength than conventional austenitic stainless steels.
Provides reliable corrosion resistance in a wide range of industrial and moderately corrosive environments.
The duplex structure provides improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking compared with many austenitic steels.
Can be welded using suitable welding procedures designed for duplex stainless steels.
Alloy 2304 is selected for applications requiring good corrosion resistance, high strength and reliable industrial performance.
Process equipment and industrial components requiring corrosion resistance and strength.
Pressure vessels, tanks and fabricated equipment used in industrial applications.
Components requiring high mechanical strength and good corrosion resistance.
Fabricated equipment operating in moderately corrosive industrial environments.
Consider chemical exposure, chloride levels and operating conditions when selecting Alloy 2304.
Appropriate forming and welding procedures should be used to maintain the required duplex microstructure and performance.
The higher strength of Alloy 2304 can provide advantages in applications requiring strong and corrosion-resistant components.
The commonly listed Werkstoff / EN cross-reference for Alloy 2304 is 1.4362. Treat this as a grade comparison, not a guarantee of interchangeability. Verify chemistry, product form, condition and governing specification against the supplier certificate before substitution.
Its main advantages include high mechanical strength, good corrosion resistance and improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
It is commonly used in chemical processing, pressure equipment, structural applications and corrosion-resistant industrial equipment.
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