Alloys often are added to steel to increase desired properties. Marine-grade stainless steel, called type 316, is resistant to certain types of corrosive environments. There is a variety of different types of 316 stainless steel. Some common types are the L, F, N, and H variants. Each is slightly different, and each is used for different purposes. The "L" designation means 316L steel has less carbon than 316.

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• Type 316L stainless steel in a molybdenum-bearing austenitic.
• 316L is very similar to 316 in almost every way: Cost is very similar, and both are durable, corrosion-resistant, and a good choice for high-stress situations.
• 316L is a better choice for a project that requires a lot of welding,  it is used when welding is required to ensure maximum corrosion resistance.
• 316L is a great stainless steel for high-temperature, high-corrosion uses, which is why it's so popular for use in construction and marine projects.
• 316/316L is non-magnetic in the annealed condition but can become slightly magnetic as a result of cold working or welding.
• Most of the existing 316L in China market are produced according to American standards.
• The keen resistance of 316L stainless steel to potable water and the alkalis and acids in food, make it ideal for use in restaurant kitchens.
• Rupture and tensile strength at high temperatures

Applicatio

• Food handling and processing equipment: Cookware, tablewares, milking machines, food storage tanks, coffee pots, etc.
• Automotive exhaust system: Exhaust flexible pipes, Exhaust manifolds, etc.
• Chemical processing, equipment
• Rubber, plastics, pulp & paper machinery
• Pollution control equipment
• Heat exchanger tubes, ozone generator
• Medical implants (including Pins, screws and implants)
• Semiconductors

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