ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipe

ASME SA312 · UNS S30400 · 18Cr-8Ni (approx. 18–20% Cr, 8–10.5% Ni)


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Savoy Piping Inc. supplies ASTM A312 TP304 seamless pipe — the standard 18/8 austenitic grade for general corrosive service, food/pharma hygiene, and fabrication-friendly piping.

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

What is A312 TP304?

304 pipe to A312/SA312 for general corrosive service. Strength guide: min tensile ~515 MPa (75 ksi), min yield ~205 MPa (30 ksi) for common A312 pipe grades — confirm PO / ASME SA-312.

Typical applications

  • Food, dairy, brewery and pharmaceutical process lines
  • Architectural / structural stainless piping where chloride load is moderate
  • Chemical handling of mild corrosives and clean utilities
  • Cryogenic and low-temperature services that benefit from austenitic toughness

Selection guidance

Choose 304 for general corrosion resistance and formability. Prefer 304L for heavy welded sections; 304H when elevated-temperature carbon is required; move to 316/316L for chloride / marine exposure.

304 vs 304L vs 316L — quick compare

ChooseWhenWatch-outs
304General corrosion, food/utility, formable fabricationPrefer 304L for heavy as-welded sections
304LWelded process lines; lower carbon reduces sensitization riskLower high-temp strength than 304H
316LChlorides / chemical process needing MoStep to duplex/904L if PREN is still short

Copy-paste RFQ

ASTM A312 / ASME SA312 TP304 seamless pipe NPS / OD: ____ Schedule / wall: ____ Length: ____ Qty: ____ Ends: PE / BE MTC: EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 Extras: PMI / IGC / hydro / NDE / dual-cert ____ Destination: ____

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

ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Range

ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Specification ASTM A312 / ASME SA312 (pipe). Tube twins: A213 / A269 when ordered as tube
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Grades ASTM A312 / ASME SA312 TP304 (UNS S30400). Dual-cert 304/304L only when MTC supports both
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Type Seamless (this page) — welded / ERW / EFW on twin pages when the PO allows
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Outer Diameter Size Seamless - 1/2" NB TO 18" NB
Welded / ERW- 1" NB TO 16" NB
EFW - 8" NB TO 110" NB
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Wall Thickness Schedule 10 to Schedule 160 (3 mm to 100 mm Thickness)
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Length 01 Meter to 12.5 Meters, Single Random Length, Double Random Length And Customize Size.
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Ends Plain Ends / Beveled Ends
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Delivery Conditions As Rolled, Formed, Stress Relieved, Annealed, Hardened, Tempered, Cold Draw
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Coating Electropolish, Mechanical Polish, Satin Finish, Passivated
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes 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
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Dimension All Pipes Is Manufactured and Inspected / Tested to the Relevant standards including ASTM And ASME
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Value Added Services Draw / Expansion / Machining / Sand Blasting / Shot Blasting / Heat Treatment / Annealed / Bright Annealed
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes Packaging Loose / Bundle / Wooden Pallet / Wooden box-a / Plastic Cloth Wraps / Plastic End Caps / Beveled Protector
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes 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
ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes 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 ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes

The chemical composition of grade 304 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 ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes

The Mechanical Properties of grade 304 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.

ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Pipes Physical Properties

Physical properties of 304 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 ASTM A312 Grade 304 Stainless Steel Seamless Pipes

Grade specifications for 304 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.

Call Us To Get 304 stainless steel Exhaust Pipe, SS 304 Erw Pipe Size Chart, ASME SA312 SS 304 Round Pipe Weight Chart

The nominal diameter of 304 stainless steel seamless pipe ranges from ½ inch to 16 inches, ERW pipe ranges from ½ inch to 24 inches and EFW pipe ranges from 6 inches to 100 inches. All tube sizes range from 1/8 inch to 30 inches. 304 stainless steel welded pipe is welded from a single piece of metal or a narrow strip. Seamless, welded, or LSAW pipes come in different shapes from round, square, rectangular, and hydraulic types.

ANSI B36.19 304 Stainless Steel Pipes . Dimension in MM & Weight Per KG


Nominal Pipe Size Outside Diameter Schedule 5 S Schedule 10 S Schedule 20 S Schedule 40 S Schedule 80 S Schedule 160 S XXS
mm inch mm WT mm WEIGHT (KGM) WT mm WEIGHT (KGM) WT mm WEIGHT (KGM) WT mm WEIGHT (KGM) WT mm WEIGHT (KGM) WT mm WEIGHT (KGM) WT mm WEIGHT (KGM)
3 1/8 10.3 1.2 0.20 1.24 0.28 1.5 0.33 1.73 0.37 2.41 0.47 - - - -
6 1/4 13.7 1.2 0.37 1.65 0.49 2.00 0.58 2.24 0.630 3.02 0.80 - - - -
10 3/8 17.1 1.2 0.47 1.65 0.63 2.00 0.74 2.31 0.840 3.20 1.10 - - - -
15 1/2 21.3 1.65 0.80 2.11 1.00 2.30 1.07 2.77 1.27 3.73 1.62 4.75 1.94 7.47 2.55
20 3/4 26.7 1.65 1.03 2.11 1.28 2.55 1.52 2.87 1.69 3.91 2.20 5.56 2.9 7.82 3.64
25 1 33.4 1.65 1.30 2.77 2.09 2.55 1.94 3.38 2.50 4.55 3.24 6.35 4.24 9.09 5.4
32 1.1/4 42.2 1.65 1.65 2.77 2.70 3.00 2.9 3.56 3.39 4.85 4.47 6.35 5.61 9.70 7.77
40 1.1/2 48.3 1.65 1.91 2.77 3.11 3.00 3.55 3.68 4.05 5.08 5.41 7.14 7.25 11.1 10.18
50 2 60.3 1.65 2.40 2.77 3.93 3.00 4.24 3.91 5.44 5.54 7.48 8.74 11.11 11.07 13.44
65 2.1/2 73.0 2.11 3.69 3.05 5.26 4.00 6.81 5.16 8.63 7.01 11.41 9.53 14.91 14.02 20.39
80 3 88.9 2.11 4.51 3.05 6.4 4.00 8.37 5.49 11.29 7.62 15.27 11.1 21.30 15.24 27.68
100 4 114.3 2.11 5.84 3.05 8.36 4.50 12.18 6.02 16.07 8.56 22.32 13.49 33.54 17.12 41.03
125 5 141.3 2.77 9.47 3.40 11.57 5.00 16.80 6.55 21.8 9.53 30.97 15.88 49.11 19.05 57.43
150 6 168.3 2.77 11.32 3.40 13.84 6.35 25.36 7.11 28.26 10.97 42.56 18.25 67.53 21.95 79.22
200 8 219.1 2.77 14.79 3.76 19.96 6.35 33.31 8.18 42.55 12.7 64.64 23.01 111.27 22.23 107.92
250 10 273.1 3.40 22.63 4.19 27.78 6.35 41.77 9.27 60.31 12.7 96.01 28.58 172.33 25.40 155.15
300 12 323.8 3.96 31.25 4.57 36.00 6.35 49.7 9.53 73.88 12.7 132.05 33.32 238.76 25.40 186.97
350 14 355.6 3.96 34.36 4.78 41.3 7.92 67.80 11.13 94.59
400 16 406.4 4.19 41.56 4.78 47.29 7.92 77.83 12.7 123.30
40 18 47.2 4.19 46.81 4.78 53.26 7.92 87.71 14.27 155.80
500 20 508.0 4.78 59.25 5.54 68.61 9.53 117.14 15.09 183.42
600 24 610.0s 5.54s 82.47 6.35 94.4 9.53 141.12 17.48 255.41

ASTM A312 TP304 Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes Applications

The grade 304 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 — ASTM A312 TP304 Seamless Pipe

What is ASTM A312 TP304?

A312 TP304 is austenitic stainless seamless pipe, UNS S30400, for corrosive and high-temperature service as specified.

Seamless or welded?

This page is the seamless product form. Welded/ERW is listed on the twin page when the PO allows.

304 chemistry?

18Cr-8Ni (approx. 18–20% Cr, 8–10.5% Ni)

Documents?

EN 10204 3.1 MTC standard; 3.2 and TPI on request.

Export & documentation

We supply this product for domestic and export projects with mill test certificates (EN 10204 3.1 standard; 3.2 / TPI on request). Include destination, preferred Incoterms and any inspection body on the RFQ.