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SUPER-AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL

SS904L

SS904L is a high-alloy, low-carbon austenitic stainless steel containing elevated nickel and molybdenum plus copper. It provides improved resistance to reducing acids and chloride-induced localized corrosion compared with standard 300-series grades.

BSI specificationBS 1449-2Material identification904S13 (comparison) / N08904
MATERIAL OVERVIEW

SS904L Grade Information

SS904L is a high-alloy, low-carbon austenitic stainless steel containing elevated nickel and molybdenum plus copper. It provides improved resistance to reducing acids and chloride-induced localized corrosion compared with standard 300-series grades.

Legacy British standard for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip. Manufacturer BS/UK grade comparisons are provided for interpreting older material descriptions.

Material specificationBS 1449-2
Material identification904S13 (comparison) / N08904
Product / supply conditionHistorical flat-product requirements; check the original contract.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

SS904L Chemical Composition

Manufacturer typical composition, mass %; selected elements only.

Manufacturer grade reference composition — selected entries
Element / descriptionMass % / reference value
C0.01
Cr20
Ni25
Mo4.3
OtherCu 1.5
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

SS904L Mechanical Properties

Published reference values for the stated form and condition. Typical values are not specification acceptance limits.

Manufacturer reference properties — stated product and test condition
Product form / conditionTensile (MPa)0.2% proof / yield (MPa)Elongation (%)Data basis
Hot-rolled plate, usually 10–20 mm, transverse; room temperature60026050Manufacturer typical values; elongation A5.

Manufacturer reference data is shown for comparison. Use the selected BS 1449-2 edition and certified material test results for acceptance. Confirm specimen direction, gauge length, thickness and heat treatment.

SPECIFICATION REFERENCE

BS 1449-2 Grade Reference

904S13 (comparison) / N08904

Material specificationBS 1449-2
Source editionBS 1449-2:1983
Publication statusWithdrawn — 15 July 1999
Product / supply conditionHistorical flat-product requirements; check the original contract.
Specification informationThe BS/UK designations are manufacturer cross-references, not a declaration that the corresponding UNS grade satisfies every clause of BS 1449-2. For new stainless flat-product enquiries review the BS EN 10088-2 route.
Comparison tablesView the BS 1449-2 comparison tables
Material overviewView SS904L in Materials
Source referenceBSI — BS 1449-2:1983 publisher record and withdrawal status
Source referenceOutokumpu — Steel Grades, Properties and Global Standards, Tables 4, 5 and 7
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