

The areas of application of this material are in the petroleum / petrochemical or optical industries, etc. Type 316/316L is a chromium nickel austenitic stainless steel containing molybdenum. It can be used in accordance with the Pressure Equipment guidelines 97/23 EG.
#316 stainless steel series#
This grade of steel is effective in protecting against corrosion caused by sulfuric, hydrochloric, acetic, formic, and tartaric acids, as well as acid sulfates and alkaline chlorides. SS 316 is used when corrosion resistance is more significant than cost and if we are working in a marine environment and with corrosive chemicals. AISI 316 Stainless Steel, Austenitic Categories: Metal Ferrous Metal Stainless Steel Cast Stainless Steel T 300 Series Stainless Steel. Material grade 1.4435, also called 316L stainless steel, is described as a non-magnetic steel. Type 316 grade stainless steel is particularly effective in acidic environments. Both the use in the low temperature range is possible, as well as the application up to 550☌. The main areas of application of these AISI standards are found in the construction, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. With the addition of 2-2.5% molybdenum, both grades show good corrosion resistance even in the presence of chlorides. The materials 1.4401 and 1.4404, which belong to the V4A Group, are easy to machine and weld. The "L" stands for "low carbon" in this case. Due to the chemical composition, the material 316 and the material 316L are inherently corrosion resistant metal alloys.ĪISI 316L differs from AISI 316 in its lower carbon content. The AISI 316 and AISI 316L describes stainless, austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum steels which have good resistance in non-oxidizing acids and chlorine-containing media. It is more resistant to general corrosion and pitting than conventional nickel. The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. AISI 316 and AISI 316L are the international designations for the following grades: Type 316L stainless steel in a molybdenum bearing austenitic.
