All About 304 Stainless Steel (Properties, Strength, and Uses…
Stainless steels get their names from the American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI) ... 304L, and 304H alloys, which chemically differ based on carbon content. 304L has the lowest carbon percentage (0.03%), 304H has the highest (0.04-0.1%), and balanced 304 splits the difference (0.08%). In general, 304L is reserved for large welding components ...