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304LV

Description

304LV is a low-carbon variant of 304V, making it less susceptible to sensitization and in turn more corrosion resistant when exposed to elevated temperatures.

Chemistry
  ASTM A276
Chromium 18.00-20.00
Nickel 8.00-12.00
Carbon 0.030
Manganese 2.00
Molybdenum -
Silicon 1.00
Phosphorus 0.045
Nitrogen -
Sulfur 0.030
Iron Balance
Mechanical properties
%CW Y.S.(psi) U.T.S.(psi) % Elongation
(10" gauge length)
0% 48,000 90,000 40%
20% 81,500 106,000 27%
37% 116,000 147,000 5.9%
50% 147,000 173,000 3.2%
60% 167,000 191,000 2.8%
68% 158,000 206,000 2.8%
75% 183,000 217,000 2.7%
80% 203,000 223,000 2.6%
84% 211,000 232,000 2.5%
90% 220,000 240,000 2.5%
93% 248,000 270,000 2.5%
95% 258,000 281,000 3.1%

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End Products
  • Catheters
  • Guidewires
  • Orthodontic uses
  • Small parts made from straightened or cut wire