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Why 304 Stainless Steel?
304 Stainless Steel Solutions
304 Stainless Steel Coil
Available Finishes
• 2B Finish
• BA Finish
• No.4 Finish
• Hairline Finish
• Mirror Finish
• Bead Blasted Finish
304 Stainless Steel Sheet & Plate
Thickness Range
• 0.3mm – 100mm
Width Range
• 1000mm
• 1219mm
• 1500mm
• Custom Width
304 Stainless Steel Strip
Thickness Range
• 0.05mm – 3.0mm
Width Range
• 10mm – 600mm
Edge Type
• Mill Edge
• Slit Edge
Decorative 304 Stainless Steel
Decorative Options
• PVD Colored Stainless Steel
• Water Ripple Stainless Steel
• Embossed Stainless Steel
• Etched Stainless Steel
• Mirror Polished Stainless Steel
• Anti-Fingerprint Stainless Steel
304 Stainless Steel Finishes for Industrial & Decorative Applications
304 stainless steel is available in multiple surface finishes for industrial fabrication, architectural decoration, kitchen equipment, elevator panels, and custom metal projects.
| Finish | Industry Standard | Processing Method | Typical Applications | ||||||
| 2B Finish | ASTM 2B | Cold rolled & annealed | Industrial equipment, tanks, fabrication | ||||||
| BA Finish | Bright Annealed | Bright annealing process | Decorative panels, kitchen equipment | ||||||
| No.4 Finish | Satin Finish | Mechanical polishing | Elevators, appliances, wall panels | ||||||
| Hairline Finish | Hairline Finish | Hairline polishing | Interior decoration, cladding | ||||||
| Mirror Finish | Mirror Finish | Precision mirror polishing | Luxury interiors, hotels, ceilings | ||||||
| Bead Blasted Finish | Uniform matte texture | Bead blasting treatment | Modern architecture, decorative projects | ||||||
| Etched Finish | Patterned decorative surface | Chemical etching | Elevator decoration, signage | ||||||
| PVD Colored Finish | Titanium coated colored surface | Vacuum PVD coating | Architectural decoration, commercial interiors | ||||||
304 Stainless Steel Applications & Industry Solutions
304 stainless steel is widely used across multiple industries due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and clean appearance.
Decorative Panels & Interior Design
Widely used for wall cladding, ceiling panels, column covers, decorative partitions, and stainless steel interior design projects.
Kitchen Equipment & Appliances
Applied in elevator cabins, doors, escalator side panels, and decorative trims for commercial and public buildings.
Industrial & Manufacturing Equipment
Suitable for food processing equipment, storage tanks, conveyor systems, and sanitary production environments.
Automotive & Transportation
Used for industrial tanks, machinery parts, pipelines, fabrication components, and metal processing equipment.
Manufacturing Capabilities
What Is 304 Stainless Steel?
304 stainless steel is one of the most widely used stainless steel grades, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and versatile processing performance. Containing approximately 18% chromium and 8% nickel, 304 stainless steel is widely used for industrial manufacturing, architectural decoration, kitchen equipment, elevator panels, and decorative stainless steel applications.
With good formability, weldability, and surface finish options such as 2B, BA, Hairline, and Mirror, 304 stainless steel is suitable for both industrial and decorative projects worldwide.
304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Comparison
304 and 316 stainless steel are both widely used austenitic stainless steel grades with excellent corrosion resistance and durability. However, they are designed for different environments and application requirements.
| Comparison Item | 304 Stainless Steel | 316 Stainless Steel | |||||
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.0% – 20.0% | 16.0% – 18.0% | |||||
| Nickel (Ni) | 8.0% – 10.5% | 10.0% – 14.0% | |||||
| Molybdenum (Mo) | — | 2.0% – 3.0% | |||||
| Carbon (C) | ≤0.08% | ≤0.08% | |||||
| Tensile Strength | ≥515 MPa | ≥515 MPa | |||||
| Yield Strength | ≥205 MPa | ≥205 MPa | |||||
| Elongation | ≥40% | ≥40% | |||||
| Hardness | ≤201 HB | ≤217 HB | |||||
| Density | 7.93 g/cm³ | 7.98 g/cm³ | |||||
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent for general environments | Superior for chloride & marine environments | |||||
| Saltwater Resistance | Moderate | Excellent | |||||
| Chemical Resistance | Good | Superior | |||||
| Indoor Applications | Excellent | Excellent | |||||
| Outdoor Applications | Good | Better for coastal areas | |||||
| Surface Finishes | 2B, BA, HL, Mirror, PVD | 2B, BA, HL, Mirror, PVD | |||||
| Fabrication Performance | Excellent welding & forming | Excellent welding & forming | |||||
| Typical Applications | Decorative panels, kitchen equipment, elevators, industrial fabrication | Marine equipment, coastal projects, chemical processing | |||||
| Cost Level | More economical | Higher material cost | |||||
| Recommended Environment | General industrial & decorative use | Harsh, marine & chemical environments | |||||
Need help choosing the right stainless steel grade?
304 Stainless Steel Technical Specifications
304 stainless steel is available in a wide range of thicknesses, widths, surface finishes, and international standards to meet industrial fabrication, architectural decoration, and commercial project requirements.
Material Standards
| Standard | Grade | ||
| ASTM | ASTM A240 | ||
| AISI | 304 | ||
| JIS | SUS304 | ||
| EN | 1.4301 |
Available Sizes
| Specification | Range | ||
| Thickness | 0.3mm – 100mm | ||
| Width | 10mm – 2000mm | ||
| Length | Custom Length | ||
| Surface Finish | 2B / BA / No.4 / HL / Mirro |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content | ||
| Chromium (Cr) | 18.0% – 20.0% | ||
| Nickel (Ni) | 8.0% – 10.5% | ||
| Carbon (C) | ≤0.08% | ||
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤2.0% | ||
| Silicon (Si) | ≤1.0% |
Mechanical Property
| Mechanical Property | Value | ||
| Tensile Strength | ≥515 MPa | ||
| Yield Strength | ≥205 MPa | ||
| Elongation | ≥40% | ||
| Hardness (HB) | ≤201 HB | ||
| Density | 7.93 g/cm³ | ||
| Modulus of Elasticity | 193 GPa | ||
| Melting Point | 1400 – 1450°C | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 16.2 W/m·K | ||
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.72 ×10⁻⁶ Ω·m |
Processing Capability
| Processing Service | Capability | ||||
| Slitting | Narrow width strip processing | ||||
| Cut To Length | Custom sheet cutting | ||||
| Laser Cutting | Precision fabrication | ||||
| Surface Polishing | Mirror & Hairline finishing | ||||
| PVD Coating | Decorative color coating | ||||
| Embossing | Decorative texture processing | ||||
Custom sizes, surface finishes, and fabrication services are available based on project requirements.
Your Reliable Stainless Steel Manufacturing Partner
AOXING METAL provides stable stainless steel supply, advanced surface finishing solutions, and professional export support for industrial and architectural projects worldwide.
Stable Stainless Steel Supply
Reliable raw material sourcing with consistent quality for industrial and decorative stainless steel projects.
Custom Processing Support
Custom sizes, slitting, cut-to-length, laser cutting, and OEM fabrication based on project requirements.
Global Export Experience
Professional export packaging, fast production coordination, and international shipment support worldwide.
Advanced Surface Finishing
Professional processing including mirror polishing, hairline, PVD coating, embossing, and water ripple stainless steel fabrication.
Strict Quality Inspection
Careful quality control to ensure accurate dimensions, stable surface finish, and export-grade standards.
Fast Response & Technical Support
Quick quotation, material recommendations, and project assistance for commercial and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
304 stainless steel is the most widely used austenitic stainless steel grade, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and versatile fabrication performance for industrial and decorative applications.
304 stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance, but under harsh environments such as saltwater exposure or poor maintenance conditions, surface corrosion may still occur over time.
304 stainless steel is generally non-magnetic in annealed condition, but slight magnetism may appear after cold working or forming processes.
Common surface finishes include 2B, BA, No.4, Hairline, Mirror, Bead Blasted, and PVD colored finishes for industrial and decorative applications.
Mirror finish stainless steel refers to highly polished stainless steel sheets with reflective surfaces widely used for elevators, luxury interiors, and architectural decoration.
304 stainless steel is widely used in architectural decoration, kitchen equipment, food processing, elevator manufacturing, industrial fabrication, and commercial construction projects.
Decorative 304 stainless steel is available in mirror, hairline, embossed, etched, bead blasted, and PVD colored finishes.
Yes. 304 stainless steel products can be customized in thickness, width, surface finish, color coating, polishing, and fabrication processing according to project requirements.
Yes. 304 stainless steel is widely considered a food-grade stainless steel material and is commonly used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, sinks, and countertops.
304 stainless steel is suitable for most industrial and decorative applications, while 316 stainless steel provides better corrosion resistance in marine and chemical environments due to its molybdenum content.
Yes. 304 stainless steel can be used outdoors in most environments. However, for coastal or highly corrosive environments, 316 stainless steel is generally recommended.
BA (Bright Annealed) finish is a smooth and reflective stainless steel surface produced through bright annealing processing, commonly used for decorative applications
304 stainless steel sheets are commonly available in thicknesses ranging from 0.3mm to 100mm depending on industrial or decorative application requirements.
Yes. 304 stainless steel offers excellent welding performance and is widely used for fabrication, industrial processing, and custom stainless steel projects.
Common international standards for 304 stainless steel include ASTM A240, AISI 304, JIS SUS304, and EN 1.4301.
304 stainless steel is widely used because it offers an excellent balance of corrosion resistance, fabrication performance, appearance, and cost efficiency for both industrial and decorative applications.
