Difference Between 304 vs 316
Stainless steel has more than 100 grades for different industrial usage.
In today’s topic, we are discussing what are the major differences and importance of stainless steel grade 304 & 316.
| No | Stainless Steel Grade 304 | Stainless Steel Grade 316 |
| 1 | Non-Magnetic austenitic, and non-hard enable through heat treatment. | Non-magnetic, austenitic, and non-hard enable through heat treatment. |
| 2 | 304, without the addition of molybdenum | 316, with its addition of molybdenum |
| 3 | Have a corrosion resistance ability but less than grade 316 | Good corrosion resistance ability more than grade 304 |
| 4 | Less expensive | More expensive |
| 5 | Combination of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulphur, silicon, chromium, nickel, nitrogen | Combination of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulphur, silicon, chromium, nickel, nitrogen, molybdenum, iron Bal. |
Now here we discuss some important benefits of stainless steel grade 304 & 316
Benefits are very important before choosing stainless steel grade for industrial usage.
Benefits of grade 304:
- Lowest Cost
- Corrosion Resistance
- Resistance to Oxidation
- No Limitation on Fabrication
On above information & benefits 304 stainless steel grade is most useful & suitable for electrical enclosures, auto molding, and trim, kitchen equipment, hose clamps, exhaust manifolds, stainless hardware, storage tanks, pressure vessels and piping industrial application.
Benefits of grade 316:
- Superior Corrosion Resistance
- Chlorine Resistance
- Easy to Fabricate
On the above benefits & information, 316 stainless steel grades is most suitable for marine application, fastener manufacturer, pharmaceutical, paper & pulp, and surgical equipment industrial application.
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