The difference between 316 stainless steel and 304
1, the difference in use, 304 and 316 have reached the food grade, but 304 stainless steel is usually used for our home appliances and home containers, 316 stainless steel is generally due to the production of medical equipment tools. Our home containers up to 304 is enough, so if the businessman said his container is 316 that is to fool you.
2, corrosion resistance, two materials of stainless steel corrosion resistance are similar, but 316 in 304 on the basis of the molybdenum to increase corrosion resistance, so when encountered with higher levels of chloride ions 316 corrosion resistance is better.
3, the price difference, 316 stainless steel has added molybdenum and nickel, while 304 stainless steel is not, so the price of 316 stainless steel will be a little higher than the price of 304.
What are the common stainless steel materials
1, 201 stainless steel, belongs to the 300 series stainless steel, one of the acid resistance, alkali resistance, and density are relatively high.
2, 202 stainless steel, is a low nickel and high manganese stainless steel, commonly used in shopping centers, or municipal engineering.
3, 301 stainless steel, is a stable austenitic stainless steel, its rust resistance is better, with more complete austenitic organization.
4, 303 stainless steel, is an easy to cut stainless steel, acid-resistant type of steel, can be used for automatic bed, bolts, and nuts.
5, 304 stainless steel, which has the processing performance is relatively good, and comprehensive performance is relatively proud, is a general-purpose type of stainless steel.
6, 304L stainless steel, is called low carbon stainless steel. With the comprehensive performance is superior.
7, 316 stainless steel, is austenitic stainless steel, internal is containing Mo element, agent of high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance are better, can be used in pipeline, dyeing equipment.
Advantages of stainless steel
1, high temperature resistance, 304 and 316 stainless steel is better than ordinary stainless steel, high temperature resistance up to 800 degrees or more, applicable to various places.
2, corrosion resistance, 304 and 316 have added chromium, chemical stability, basically will not be corroded, but also some people take 304 stainless steel to do corrosion-resistant materials.
3, high toughness, can be processed into different products, and the quality is very good.
4, low lead content, 304 and 316 stainless steel material has very low lead content, no harm to the human body, so it is called food stainless steel.
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