2024-09-30
304, 304L, 316, 316L - What are the differences among them?
304, 304L, 316, and 316L stainless steels differ in terms of chemical composition, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, application scenarios, and prices. The following is a detailed analysis:
Chemical composition
• 304: Carbon content ≤ 0.08% (typical value is approximately 0.06 - 0.08%), mainly containing chromium (17 - 19%), nickel (8 - 11%) and other elements.
• 304L: The carbon content is ≤ 0.03%, and the content of other elements is similar to that of 304. It belongs to ultra-low carbon stainless steel.
