SS 904L ElbowASTM A403 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Alloy 904L · UNS N08904
An SS 904L elbow is a fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run, made from SS 904L to ASTM A403 WP904L (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F904L (forged). Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11.
- ASTM A403
- ASME B16.9
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 904L Elbow?
- What it is
- A fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run
- Material
- ASTM A403 WP904L (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F904L (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.28 · B16.11
- Grade
- SS 904L · UNS N08904
- Best at
- Dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water
SS 904L Elbow Specification
| Product | SS 904L Elbow |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A403 WP904L (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F904L (forged) |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.9 · B16.28 · B16.11 |
| Sizes | Buttweld ½" – 48" · forged ⅛" – 4" |
| Wall / class | Schedule to match pipe · Class 3000 / 6000 (forged) |
| Ends | Bevelled to ASME B16.25 |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose an Elbow
Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11.
- LR (1.5D) and SR (1D) radius
- 45°, 90° and 180° return
- Seamless or welded construction
More on choosing: Elbow guide.
SS 904L Elbow: Why 904L for elbows
Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11. In SS 904L, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless fittings keep the line clean and corrosion-free. SS 904L is picked for dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Sulphuric acid plants — Coolers, piping and tanks for dilute sulphuric acid. |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER385 (AWS A5.9) |
SS 904L Elbow Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Nickel | 23.0 – 28.0 |
| Chromium | 19.0 – 23.0 |
| Molybdenum | 4.0 – 5.0 |
| Copper | 1.0 – 2.0 |
| Carbon | 0.020 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 1.00 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
SS 904L Elbow Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 490 MPa · 71 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 220 MPa · 31 ksi |
| Elongation | 35% |
| Hardness | 90 HRB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 904L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 904L Elbow dimensions — ASME B16.9
Values in mm, the same for every material; the wall thickness matches the pipe schedule.
| NPS | OD | 90° LR elbow A | 45° elbow B | 90° SR elbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½" | 21.3 | 38 | 16 | — |
| ¾" | 26.7 | 38 | 19 | — |
| 1" | 33.4 | 38 | 22 | 25 |
| 1½" | 48.3 | 57 | 29 | 38 |
| 2" | 60.3 | 76 | 35 | 51 |
| 3" | 88.9 | 114 | 51 | 76 |
| 4" | 114.3 | 152 | 64 | 102 |
| 6" | 168.3 | 229 | 95 | 152 |
| 8" | 219.1 | 305 | 127 | 203 |
| 10" | 273.1 | 381 | 159 | 254 |
| 12" | 323.9 | 457 | 190 | 305 |
| 16" | 406.4 | 610 | 254 | 406 |
| 20" | 508.0 | 762 | 318 | 508 |
| 24" | 610.0 | 914 | 381 | 610 |
Full chart: ASME B16.9 fitting dimensions.
SS 904L Elbow — questions buyers ask
Long radius or short radius elbow?
Long radius gives lower pressure drop and is the default. Short radius is used where space is tight, with a small pressure-rating reduction per ASME B16.9.
Can SS 904L elbows be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 904L elbows?
The material is ASTM A403 WP904L (buttweld) · ASTM A182 F904L (forged); dimensions follow ASME B16.9 · B16.28 · B16.11. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 904L elbow?
The alloy price, the size and schedule or class, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026