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PRODUCT DATA of AISI 304
MaterialAISI 304
Product DatasheetAK steel 304_304L_Data_Sheet
General InformationGeneral purpose austenitic grade for enhanced corrosion resistance
Effects of Space environmentThe natural oxide layer is not repaired in vacuum when damaged. Cold welding might occur in contact to similar materials.
Chemical Composition8 to 12% Ni, 18 to 20% Cr, 2% Mn max, 1% Si max, 0.15% C max, Rem. Fe
Name of Manufacturermany suppliers
EXPERIENCE IN PRACTICE
Development StatusCommercial Product
Cost RangeLow
Lot ReproducibilityGood
Equivalent DesignationsA2; A2-50; A2-70; A2-80
Space ExperienceGood
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Crystal StructureFace centered cubic (fcc)
Specific Gravity7.95
Magnetic PropertiesNonmagnetic
ELASTIC PROPERTIES
Tensile Modulus193 to 200 GPa
RELEVANT PROPERTIES FOR USE IN SPACE COMMUNITY
General Corrosion StatusNo specific corrosion protection required
Stress Corrosion StatusHigh Resistance to SCC: Table 1
Remark: acc. to ECSS-Q-ST-70-36C
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EMF vs SCE-0.1 V
Remark: Measured in 3.5% NaCl solution
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Bimetallic CorrosionCan be connected without any restriction to: Cr, Au, Pt, C, Rh, Ag, Gun-metal, P-bronzes, Sn-bronzes, Ti+alloys
Can be connected in a non-controlled environment to the above and Cd, Cu, Brasses, Ni, monel, inconel, N-Mo alloys, 400 series stainless steel
Can be connected in a clean room environment to above and Al-Cu alloys, Cu-Ni alloys, Al-bronzes, Si-bronzes
Needs specific measures: All others
Test:ECSS-Q-ST-70C Rev.1 Table 5.1
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FLUID SYSTEMS COMPATIBILITY
Gaseous Oxygen (GOX)Meets the mechanical impact requirements. No batch test required.
Liquid Oxygen (LOX)Meets the mechanical impact requirements. No batch test required.
Nitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4)SCC susceptibility is low and no fluid decomposition
Hydrazine (HDZE)SCC susceptibility is low and no fluid decomposition