Tainless Steel 316 is known to be suitable for the following applications:
More suited to Marine, Food and Medical applications than 302 and 304 stainless.
Food processing
Springs
Engineered components
Wire mesh
Wire cloth
Hose braiding
Designations
W. NR 1.4401
W. NR 1.4404
UNS S31600
AWS...
Designations
W. NR 1.4301
W. NR 1.4307
UNS S30400
AWS 161
Specifications
ASTM A313
ASTM A580
BS 970
BS 2056
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of Stainless Steel 304 is indicated in the table below:
Element Min % Max %
C – 0.07
Mn – 2.00
P – 0.045
S – 0.030
Si – 1.00
Cr 17.50...
Designations
W. Nr 1.4310
UNS 30200
AWS 160
Specifications
AMS 5688
ASTM A313
ASTM A580
BS 970
BS 2056
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of Stainless Steel 302 is indicated in the table below:
Element Min % Max %
C – 0.12
Mn – 2.00
P – 0.045
S – 0.03
Si – 1.00
Cr 17.00 19.00
Ni...