SAE 316L stainless steel

SAE 316L grade stainless steel is the second most common austenitic stainless steel after 304. Its primary alloying constituents after iron, are chromium (between 16-18%), nickel (between 10-12%) and molybdenum (between 2-3%). The addition of molybdenum provides greater corrosion resistance than 304, with respect to localized corrosive attack by chlorides and to general corrosion by reducing acids, such as sulphuric acid.[1]

It is commonly used in chemical and petrochemical industry, in food processing and pharmaceutical equipment, in potable water[2][3] and wastewater treatment[4], in marine applications[5] and architectural applications near the seashore or in urban areas.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ Kovack, Curtis. "High Performance Stainless Steels". Nickel Institute.
  2. ↑ The Steel Construction Institute. "Applications for Stainless Steel in the Water Industry". Nickel Institute.
  3. ↑ RE Avery, S. Lamb, C.A. Powell and A.H. Tuthill. "Stainless Steels for Potable Water Treatment Plants". Nickel Institute.
  4. ↑ A.H. Tuthill and S. Lamb. "Stainless Steel In Municipal WasteWater Treatment Plants". Nickel Institute.
  5. ↑ "Guidelines for Nickel Stainless Steels for Marine Environments Natural Waters and Brines". Nickel Institute.
  6. ↑ Houska, Catherine. "Stainless Steel in Architecture, Building and Construction". Nickel Institute.
  7. ↑ American Iron and Steel Institute. "Design Guidelines for the Selection and Use of Stainless Steel". Nickel Institute.
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