2025-06-05
What is the difference between 304, 304L, 316, and 316L?
There are differences in chemical composition, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, application scenarios, and prices among 304, 304L, 316, and 316L stainless steels. The following is a specific analysis:
chemical composition
304: Carbon content ≤ 0.08% (typical value about 0.06-0.08%), mainly containing elements such as chromium (17-19%) and nickel (8-11%).
304L: Carbon content ≤ 0.03%, other element content similar to 304, belonging to ultra-low carbon stainless steel.
316: Contains 17-20% chromium, 11-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum, with a carbon content of around 0.08%.
316L: Contains 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum, with a carbon content below 0.03%.