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5/16" Stainless Round Bar 304/304L-Annealed Cold Finish -
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5/16" Stainless Round Bar 304/304L-Annealed Cold FinishPart #: 7547

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Stainless Round Bar 304 offers a great mix of strength and corrosion resistance in most situations outside of marine environments. If your project is in a marine environment, choose 316 stainless. 304, the most popular stainless alloy in the world, maintains its properties in high temperature situations. It is typically used in aerospace, food and beverage industry, pressure containers, architectural designs and trim, cryogenic applications, and chemical processing equipment.

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Diameter
0.3125
Alloy
304
Temper
Annealed
Metal Type
Stainless Steel
Shape
Bar-Round
MTR Availability
Yes
RoHS
Yes
REACH
Yes
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.27 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Density g/cm^3
8
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
85
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
35
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
195 max
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
92 max
Elongation % in 2 in.
55
Melting Point °F
2550 - 2651
Shear Strength KSI
56
Machinability %
40
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
2
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Chemistry Information : 304 Stainless Steel

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
C
0.08  max
Cr
20
Fe
66.34 - 74
Ni
8 - 10.5
Mn
2  max
P
0.045  max
S
0.03  max
Si
1  max
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What are the size options and maximum length available for the 5/16" Stainless Round Bar 304?

The 5/16" diameter stainless round bar is available in multiple cut lengths ranging from 12 inches up to a maximum length of 144 inches.

Is the 304 stainless steel round bar suitable for marine environments?

No, this 304 stainless steel round bar offers good corrosion resistance in most environments but is not recommended for marine applications. For marine use, 316 stainless steel is preferred.

What industries or applications is this 304 stainless steel round bar commonly used for?

This stainless steel round bar is commonly used in aerospace, food and beverage, pressure containers, architectural trim, cryogenic applications, and chemical processing equipment.

Does this stainless steel round bar comply with RoHS and REACH standards?

Yes, the 304 stainless steel round bar complies with both RoHS and REACH regulations.

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