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Characteristics, differences and applications of 304, 304L, 316, 316L stainless steel

November 27, 2023

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- 304 stainless steel - performance introduction 304 stainless steel is the most common type of steel. As a widely used steel, it has good corrosion resistance, heat resistance, low temperature strength and mechanical properties; it has good hot workability such as stamping and bending, and no Heat treatment hardening phenomenon (non-magnetic, practical temperature -196℃~800℃). Scope of application Household products (Class 1 and 2 tableware, cabinets, indoor pipelines, water heaters, boilers, bathtubs) Automobile accessories (windshield wipers, mufflers, molded products) Medical equipment, building materials, chemicals, food industry, agriculture, ship parts - 304L stainless steel -(L is low carbon) Performance introduction As low carbon 304 steel, its corrosion resistance is similar to that of 304 under normal conditions, but after welding or stress relief, its resistance to intergranular corrosion is excellent; In the case of heat treatment, it can also maintain good corrosion resistance, and the operating temperature is -196°C ~ 800°C. Scope of application: It is used in outdoor machines in the chemical, coal, and petroleum industries that require high resistance to grain boundary corrosion, heat-resistant building material parts, and parts that are difficult to heat treat. - 316 stainless steel - Performance introduction 316 stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, atmospheric corrosion resistance and high temperature strength due to the addition of molybdenum, and can be used under harsh conditions; it has excellent work hardening properties (non-magnetic). Scope of application: Seawater equipment, chemicals, dyes, papermaking, oxalic acid, fertilizer and other production equipment; photography, food industry, coastal area facilities, ropes, CD rods, bolts, nuts. - 316L stainless steel - (L is low carbon) Performance introduction As a low carbon series of 316 steel, in addition to having the same characteristics as 316 steel, it has excellent resistance to grain boundary corrosion. Scope of application: Products with special requirements for resistance to grain boundary corrosion. Performance comparison of the chemical composition of 304, 304L, 316, and 316L stainless steel. 316 and 316L stainless steel are molybdenum-containing stainless steels. The molybdenum content in 316L stainless steel is slightly higher than that of 316 stainless steel. Due to the molybdenum in the steel, the overall performance of this steel is better than that of 310 and 304 stainless steel. Under high temperature conditions, when the concentration of sulfuric acid is lower than 15% and higher than 85%, 316 Stainless steel has a wide range of uses. 316 stainless steel also has good resistance to chloride attack, so it is often used in marine environments.

Characteristics, differences and applications of 304, 304L, 316, 316L stainless steel

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