1. Corrosion resistance: AISI 904L (2.4360) has excellent corrosion resistance, especially in acidic and chloride-rich environments, making it suitable for harsh conditions.
2. High strength: These profiles have high tensile strength, allowing for building strong structures and reducing weight.
3. Weldability: 2.4360 stainless steel has good weldability and is easy to manufacture and assemble into complex structures.
4. Durability: This material is very durable, ensuring a long service life and minimal maintenance, making it cost-effective in the long run.
5. Hygienic properties: Its non-porous surface makes it ideal for applications requiring high hygiene standards, as it resists bacteria and contaminants.

1. Chemical processing: Due to its resistance to corrosive chemicals, it is used in chemical plant equipment, pipelines and storage tanks.
2. Marine industry: Ideal for shipbuilding, offshore structures and marine equipment that are often exposed to salt water and corrosive environments.
3. Oil and gas: used in the construction of platforms, pipelines and refineries, where durability and corrosion resistance are critical.
4. Pharmaceutical and food industries: suitable for processing equipment, storage tanks, and pipeline systems with high requirements for cleanliness and corrosion resistance.
5. Power generation: used in parts of power plants, especially in areas exposed to corrosive substances.

Chemical composition: – Nickel (Ni): 20-24%
– Chromium (Cr): 19-23%
– Molybdenum (Mo): 4-5%
– Copper (Cu): 1-2%
– Carbon (C): ≤0.020%
– Silicon (Si): ≤1.0%
– Manganese (Mn): ≤2.0%
– Phosphorus (P): ≤0.045%
– Sulfur (S): ≤0.035%

Mechanical Properties: – Tensile strength: approximately 520-720 MPa (75,000-104,000 psi)
– Yield strength: approximately 240-310 MPa (35,000-45,000 psi)
– Elongation: usually about 40% (50mm)
– Hardness: generally about 200-220 HB (Brinnell hardness)

Physical Properties: – Density: approx. 8.0 g/cm3
– Thermal conductivity: about 16.3 W/m·K
– Specific heat capacity: about 500 J/kg·K
– Melting point: approx. 1390-1450 °C (2534-2642 °F)

Corrosion Resistance: – Excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking, especially in environments containing chlorides and acids.

Weldability: – Using standard welding technology, it has good weldability; suitable for various manufacturing methods.

Formability: – Can be easily formed into various shapes and profiles, making it suitable for different applications.

400 / 2.4360 Stainless steel structural profiles offer high corrosion resistance, strength and durability, making them suitable for use in harsh environments, especially chemical processing, marine applications and the oil and gas industry.