304H Stainless Pipe and Tube

TP304H · UNS S30409 · 18Cr-8Ni high carbon (C typically 0.04–0.10%)


304H stainless steel pipes and tubes

Savoy Piping Inc. supplies 304H — the higher-carbon 18/8 grade for elevated-temperature strength where 304L would be under-specified.

Grade hub · A312 Seamless · A312 Welded · A213 · A269 · A358 EFW · SS hub

What is 304H?

304H (UNS S30409): 18Cr-8Ni high carbon (C typically 0.04–0.10%). Mechanical guide: strength levels per SA-312 for TP304H — confirm PO; intended for elevated-temperature service.

Typical applications

  • High-temperature process and heat-transfer piping
  • Refinery and chemical plant hot services within austenitic limits
  • Boiler / heater related stainless lines where H-grade is specified

Selection guidance

Use 304H only when the design temperature / code calls for H-grade carbon. Do not dual-cert confuse with 304L stock for creep service.

304H vs 321H/347H: stabilised grades resist polythionic / sensitization issues better in some refinery cycles — follow the materials engineer.

304H — pick the product form

ChooseWhenWatch-outs
A312 seamless pipeProcess piping NPS + scheduleState seamless vs welded
A213 / A269 tubeHX / instrument OD×wallDo not mix pipe schedules casually
SS hubBrowse related gradesConfirm dual-cert on MTC

Copy-paste RFQ

304H stainless — form: A312 pipe / A213 tube / A269 tube Size: ____ Wall/Sch: ____ Qty: ____ MTC: 3.1/3.2 Destination: ____

Email sales@savoypipinginc.com with destination and any IBR / NACE / TPI notes.

304H Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes range

304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Specification ASTM A269, ASTM A213, ASTM A312, ASME SA269, ASME SA213, ASME SA312
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Grades 304H pipe & tube forms (A312 / A213 / A269 / A358 as ordered)
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Type Seamless / Welded / ERW / EFW / Cold Draw / Hot Finish / Cold Finish
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Outer Diameter Size Seamless - 1/2" NB TO 18" NB
Welded / ERW- 1" NB TO 16" NB
EFW - 8" NB TO 110" NB
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Wall Thickness Schedule 10 to Schedule 160 (3 mm to 100 mm Thickness)
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Length 01 Meter to 12.5 Meters, Single Random Length, Double Random Length And Customize Size.
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Ends Plain Ends / Beveled Ends
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Delivery Conditions As Rolled, Formed, Stress Relieved, Annealed, Hardened, Tempered, Cold Draw
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Coating Electropolish, Mechanical Polish, Satin Finish, PassivateD
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Other Testing Product Analysis, Transverse Tension Test, Flattening Test, Etching Test, Radiograph HIC Examination, Stabilizing Heat Treatment, Intergranular Corrosion Test, Weld Decay Test, Magnetic Particle Detection, Grain Size Test, NACE 0175, Dual Grade, PWHT (POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT), Flare Test, Bend Test, Hardness Test, Tensile Test etc
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Dimension All Pipes Is Manufactured and Inspected / Tested to the Relevant standards includingASTM And ASME
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Value Added Services Draw / Expansion / Machining / Sand Blasting / Shot Blasting / Heat Treatment
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Packaging Loose / Bundle / Wooden Pallet / Wooden box-a / Plastic Cloth Wraps / Plastic End Caps / Beveled Protector
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Shipment & Transportation By Road - Truck / Train, By Sea - Break-bulk Conventional Vessel / FCL (Full Container Load) / LCL (Less Container Load) / 20 Feet Container / 40 Feet Container / 4 Feet Container / High Cube Container / Open Top Container, By Air - Freighter Civil Passenger and Cargo Planes
304H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tubes Material Test Certificate Manufacturer Test Certificate As Per EN10204 3.1, 3.2 / Laboratory Test Certificate From NABL Approved Lab. / Under Third Party Inspection Agency Like SGS, TUV, DNV, LLOYDS, ABS ETC

Chemical Composition of 304H Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

The Chemical Composition of grade 304H Stainless Steel is outlined in the following table

Grade C Mn Si P S Cr Mo Ni N
304 min. - - - - - 18.0 - 8.0 -
max. 0.08 2.0 1.00 0.045 0.030 20.0 11.0 0.10
304L min. - - - - - 18.0 - 8.0 -
max. 0.035 2.0 1.00 0.045 0.030 20.0 12.0 0.10
304H min. 0.04 - - - - 18.0 - 8.0 -
max. 0.10 2.0 1.00 0.045 0.030 20.0 11.0

Mechanical Properties of 304H Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

The Mechanical Properties of grade 304H Stainless Steel are displayed in the following table.

Grade Tensile Strength (MPa) min Yield Strength 0.2% Proof (MPa) min Elongation (% in 50mm) min Hardness
Rockwell B (HR B) max Brinell (HB) max
304 515 205 40 92 201
304L 485 170 40 92 201
304H 515 205 40 92 201
304H also has a requirement for a grain size of ASTM No 7 or coarser.

304H Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes Physical Properties

Physical properties of 304H grade stainless steel in the annealed condition


Grade
Density (kg/m3) Elastic Modulus (GPa) Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (μm/m/°C) Thermal Conductivity (W/m.K) Specific Heat 0-100°C (J/kg.K) Electrical Resistivity (nΩ.m)
0-100°C 0-315°C 0-538°C at 100°C at 500°C
304/L/H 8000 193 17.2 17.8 18.4 16.2 21.5 500 720

Specification Comparison For Grade 304H Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes

Grade Specifications for 304H grade stainless steel

Grade UNS No Old British Euronorm Swedish SS Japanese JIS
BS En No Name
304 S30400 304S31 58E 1.4301 X5CrNi18-10 2332 SUS 304
304L S30403 304S11 - 1.4306 X2CrNi19-11 2352 SUS 304L
304H S30409 304S51 - 1.4948 X6CrNi18-11 - -
These comparisons are approximate only. The list is intended as a comparison of functionally similar materials not as a schedule of contractual equivalents. If exact equivalents are needed original specifications must be consulted.

304H Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes Applications

The grade 304H steel can be made into plates, sheets, and coils to be used in the following:

  • Food processing equipment, particularly in beer brewing, milk processing & wine making.
  • Kitchen benches, sinks, troughs, equipment and appliances
  • Architectural panelling, railings & trim
  • Chemical containers, including for transport
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Woven or welded screens for mining, quarrying & water filtration
  • Threaded fasteners
  • Springs

Frequently asked questions — 304H Pipe & Tube

What is 304H?

304H (UNS S30409) is the higher-carbon 18/8 grade for elevated-temperature strength where 304L would be under-specified. Chemistry: 18Cr-8Ni high carbon (C typically 0.04–0.10%).

Which product specs?

Pipe A312 / A358 EFW; tube A213 / A269 (and A249 welded where specified).

Typical strength?

strength levels per SA-312 for TP304H — confirm PO; intended for elevated-temperature service

Related grades?

304H vs 321H/347H: stabilised grades resist polythionic / sensitization issues better in some refinery cycles — follow the materials engineer.

Export & documentation

We supply this product for domestic and export projects with MTC (EN 10204 3.1 standard; 3.2 / TPI on request). Include destination, Incoterms and inspection needs on the RFQ.