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What exactly is 316 Stainless Steel?
Alloys are frequently added into steel to improve its desired properties. It is a marine quality stainless steel commonly referred to as Type 316, is resistant to certain kinds of acidic environments.
There are various types of stainless-steel 316. There are several common types, including L, F, , and H variants. Each variant is slightly different and each one is designed for specific purposes. L means that 316L steel is the lowest carbon content, which is below the 316.
the 316 and 316L Stainless Steel Common Quality
Although it is similar to Type 304 commonly found in the food industry, the Type 316 and 316L both have better resistance to corrosion and have greater strength at high temperatures. They are not hardened via heat treatment. They can be easily stretched and shaped.
What is the difference between 316 as well as 316L? Stainless Steel
316L stainless-steel has less carbon content than the 316. Although it has a lower carbon content, 316L is very similar to 316 nearly in every way. The price is comparable, while both are extremely durable and resistant, making it a suitable choice for demanding situations.
For projects that require a lot of welding, 316L may be a superior choice as 316 is more prone to welding corrosion over the other 316L (corrosion at the seam). However, 316 can be annealed to resist welding attenuation. Also, 316L is a suitable stainless steel choice for high temperature, high corrosion processes this is why it’s so popular for marine and construction.
No 316, nor 316L is the cheapest choice. The 304 is similar to the 304L but the cost is much lower. Neither is as durable as the 317 or 317L that have higher molybdenum contents and better in general resistance to corrosion.
Physical Properties of type-316 and 316L steels:
Density: 0.799g/cubic centimeter
Electrical resistivity: 74 microhm-centimeters (20 degrees Celsius)
Specific Heat: 0.50 kiloJoules/kilogram-Kelvin (0-100 degrees Celsius)
Conductivity of the thermal fluid: 16.2 Watts/meter-Kelvin (100 degrees Celsius)
Modulus of Elasticity (MPa) 193 x103 in tension
Melting Range: 2,500-2,550 degrees Fahrenheit (1,371-1,399 degrees Celsius)
Stainless Steel 316L Powder Properties
Other Names Stainless Steel Powders, stainless steel powders,
No. CAS. 52013-36-2
Compound Formula SS316L
Molecular Weight N/A
Appearance grey black powder
Melting Point N/A
Boiling Point N/A
Density 7.9g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass N/A
What is an 316L Stainless Steel used for?
It is frequently used for chemical and petrochemical manufacturing including food processing instruments, pharmaceutical equipment, medical devices such as drinking water, wastewater treatment, marine applications, and close to the coast or in urban areas. Examples:
Chemical containers, transportation units, heat exchangers and other process industrial equipment for organic and fatty acid production;
Shipbuilding pipes, pumps, valves fittings, and shipbuilding;
Pipelines for the oil and gas industry as well as valves, pumps, heat exchangers,
Mining to make screen weaves;
Pipe fittings and machined pieces used for fittings on pipes.
Stainless Steel 316L Powder Price
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