304 Vs 316 Stainless Steel

We produce ASTM/ASME Grade 304, Grade 304L,304h, 316, 316L, 316H, 316TI, 321, 321H, 309S, 309H, 310S, 310H, 410S, 2205, 904L, 2507, 254, gh3030, 625, 253MA, S30815, 317L, Type 317, 316lN, 8020, 800, 800H, C276, S32304 and others special requirement stainless steel grade.

Some 300 collection, corresponding to Type 316, also include some molybdenum to promote resistance to acids and improve resistance to localized attack (e.g. pitting and crevice corrosion). When it comes to stainless-steel, the lower the grade the better.

However, the nearer grade 304 chrome steel reaches its melting point, the extra tensile power it loses. Grade 316 is a well-liked alloy of stainless steel with a melting vary of 2,500 °F – 2,550 °F (1,371 °C – 1,399 °C). As an austenitic stainless steel alloy, it has qualities corresponding to high energy, corrosion resistance, and excessive concentrations of chromium and nickel.

The chromium combines with the oxygen before the iron is able to which varieties a chromium oxide layer. This layer may be very corrosion resistant which prevents rust formation and protects the underlying metal.

Standard��ASTM,AISI,SUS,JIS,EN,DIN,GB,ASME,ETC

Stock Thickness: 0.1-200.0mm
Production thickness: 0.5.0-200mm
Width: 600-3900mm
Length: 1000-12000mm
Grade:
200 series: 201,202
300 series: 301,304,304L,304H,309,309S,310S,316L,316Ti,321,321H,330
400 series: 409,409l,410,420J1,420J2,430,436,439,440A/B/C
Duplex: 329,2205,2507,904L,2304
Surface: No.1,1D,2D,2B,NO.4/4K/hairline,satin,6k,BA,mirror/8K

• The backside line is that Type 316 chrome steel costs slightly extra upfront but you would save a complete lot on the again finish – particularly in case your enclosure is going to be used outside.
• Stainless steels containing molybdenum are required within the manufacture of sure prescribed drugs so as to keep away from extreme metallic contamination.
• Since Type 316 stainless-steel alloy accommodates molybdenum bearing it has a larger resistance to chemical attack than 304.
• It is considerably more resistant to solutions of sulfuric acid, chlorides, bromides, iodides and fatty acids at excessive temperature.
• Something price maintaining in thoughts if you’re designing your subsequent enclosure.

Grade 316 has especially higher resistance to salt and chloride pitting. Pitting corrosion can occur when stainless steel alloys, such as grade 304 stainless-steel, come into contact with salt-rich sea breezes and seawater.

If your software uses milder acids or doesn’t contain salt publicity, stainless 304 is ideal. Below we list some common functions for each grades of steel.

Marine Applications

Since Type 316 stainless-steel alloy accommodates molybdenum bearing it has a higher resistance to chemical attack than 304. It is significantly extra immune to solutions of sulfuric acid, chlorides, bromides, iodides and fatty acids at excessive temperature.

Food + Drink

Another in style high-performing alloy, grade 304 stainless steel is a durable materials when it comes to tensile power, durability, corrosion, and oxidation resistance. The melting point of chrome steel 304 is reached at temperatures ranging between 2,550 °F – 2,650 °F (1399 °C – 1454 °C).

We have thousands tons stock of stainless steel sheet and coil with various size and grade,mainly include austenitic stainless steel, martens stainless steel (including precipitation hardened stainless steel sheet & coil), ferritic stainless steel, and duplex stainless steel.

Characteristics of Stainless Steel Sheet and Plate:
High corrosion resistance
High strength
High toughness and impact resistance
Temperature resistance
High workability, including machining, stamping, fabricating and welding
Smooth surface finish that can be easily clean