The low carbon version 316L (EN 1.4404) is also immune from sensitisation (grain boundary carbide precipitation) after welding.
316 stainless steel is usually regarded as marine steel grade due to its excellent corrosion resistance when exposed to a wide range of corrosive environments and media.
Grade 316 (EN 1.4401) is the second most commonly used austenitic stainless steel. Like the 304 it has excellent forming and welding characteristics, but the added molybdenum gives 316 an improved corrosion resistance.
Grade 316 (EN 1.4401) is the second most commonly used austenitic stainless steel |