SS 904L Clad PlateASTM A240 · ASTM A264 / A265 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 904L · UNS N08904
An SS 904L clad plate is carbon-steel plate bonded to a corrosion-resistant alloy layer, made from SS 904L to ASTM A240. Clad plate puts a thin alloy layer where the fluid is, on a cheaper carbon-steel base that carries the pressure — often far cheaper than solid alloy for thick vessels.
See the SS 904L plate grade form page for standards and sizes.
- ASTM A240
- ASTM A264 / A265
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 as specified in the PO
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 904L Clad Plate?
- What it is
- Carbon-steel plate bonded to a corrosion-resistant alloy layer
- Material
- ASTM A240
- Dimensions
- ASTM A264 / A265 · ASME SA-264 / SA-265
- Grade
- SS 904L · UNS N08904
- Best at
- Dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water
SS 904L Clad Plate Specification
| Product | SS 904L Clad Plate |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A240 |
| Dimensional standard | ASTM A264 / A265 · ASME SA-264 / SA-265 |
| Thickness | 4.76 mm (3/16") and up |
| Size | Mill plates or cut to drawing |
| Testing | PMI (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose a Clad Plate
Clad plate puts a thin alloy layer where the fluid is, on a cheaper carbon-steel base that carries the pressure — often far cheaper than solid alloy for thick vessels.
- Explosion-bonded or roll-bonded
- Alloy layer 2–6 mm typical
- Base: SA-516 or SA-387
More on choosing: Clad plate guide.
SS 904L Clad Plate: Why 904L for clad plates
Clad plate puts a thin alloy layer where the fluid is, on a cheaper carbon-steel base that carries the pressure — often far cheaper than solid alloy for thick vessels. 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 plate goes into vessels and heavy sections. 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. |
| Matching filler | ER385 (AWS A5.9) |
SS 904L Clad Plate Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Copper | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS N08904.
SS 904L Clad Plate Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS N08904 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 904L grade page.
SS 904L Clad Plate — questions buyers ask
When is clad plate cheaper than solid alloy?
Usually when the total thickness is well above the corrosion allowance — the thicker the vessel, the bigger the saving.
Which standard covers SS 904L clad plates?
The material is ASTM A240; dimensions follow ASTM A264 / A265 · ASME SA-264 / SA-265. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 904L clad plate?
The alloy price, the size and dimensions, 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 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026