316 Stainless Steel:

Due to contain molybdenum,316 stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, atmospheric corrosion resistance and high temperature strength,and can be used under severe conditions; it has excellent work hardening property (non-magnetic).

316L Stainless Steel:

The difference between 316 and 316L stainless steel is that 316L has a . 03 max carbon and is good for welding whereas 316 has a mid range level of carbon. As a low carbon series of 316 steel, it has excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion in addition to the same characteristics as 316 steel.

316 Stainless Steel:

316 and 316L are austenitic alloys, meaning that these stainless steel products gain corrosion resistance from use of a nonmagnetic solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron in the manufacturing process.In addition to chromium and nickel, these alloys contain molybdenum, which also makes them more corrosion resistant. These alloys are known for their excellent welding properties, joined by both fusion and resistance processes. The 316L low carbon version is preferred in corrosive environments.

316 and 316L are austenitic alloys, meaning that these stainless steel products gain corrosion resistance from use of a nonmagnetic solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron in the manufacturing process.In addition to chromium and nickel, these alloys contain molybdenum, which also makes them more corrosion resistant. These alloys are known for their excellent welding properties, joined by both fusion and resistance processes. The 316L low carbon version is preferred in corrosive environments.