AISI 316 | EN 1.4401
STAINLESS STEEL
AISI 316 | EN 1.4401
Description
The second most common grade after 304 is 316 Stainless Steel. It is a popular chromium, nickel, molybdenum-bearing stainless steel grade. Though it is often referred to as marine grade stainless steel, it is in fact not resistant to seawater. It is well known for its corrosion resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. 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. It is reasonable to expect specifications in these standards to be similar but not necessarily identical to those given in this data sheet.
Applications of 316
- Food preparation equipment particularly in chloride environments
- Laboratory benches and equipmenta
- Coastal architectural panelling, railings and trim
- Boat fittings
- Chemical containers, including for transport
- Heat Exchangers
- Woven or welded screens for mining, quarrying and water filtration
- Threaded fasteners
- Springs
- Chemical processing equipment
- Petrochemical industry equipment
- Food processing equipment
- Pharmaceutical industry equipment
- Marine hardware
- Boat fittings
- Architectural cladding
- Roofing
- Handrails
- Surgical instruments
- Orthopedic implants
- Medical devices
- Heat exchangers
- Condensers
- Boilers
- Automotive exhaust systems
- Mufflers
- Catalytic converters
- Aerospace components
- Fuel storage systems