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316L Stainless Steel｜Foshan Huili Metal Technology Co., Ltd.（佛山市惠利金属科技有限公司）
Adds 2–3% molybdenum to 304, markedly improving resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion; the general-purpose low-carbon stainless of choice for marine, chemical and pharma service.
316L不锈钢
AusteniticAdds 2–3% molybdenum to 304, markedly improving resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion; the general-purpose low-carbon stainless of choice for marine, chemical and pharma service.
Standards
| GB (China) | 022Cr17Ni12Mo2（旧00Cr17Ni14Mo2） |
|---|---|
| EN (Europe) | 1.4404 / X2CrNiMo17-12-2 |
| ASTM/UNS (USA) | 316L / UNS S31603 |
| JIS (Japan) | SUS316L |
Chemical composition (wt%)
| Chemical composition (wt%) | % |
|---|---|
C | ≤0.030 |
Si | ≤1.00 |
Mn | ≤2.00 |
Cr | 16.0–18.0 |
Ni | 10.0–14.0 |
Mo | 2.0–3.0 |
P | ≤0.045 |
S | ≤0.030 |
Density：7.98 g/cm³
Performance
Adds 2–3% molybdenum to 304, markedly improving resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion; the general-purpose low-carbon stainless of choice for marine, chemical and pharma service.
Use cases
Coastal and offshore equipment, chemical piping, pharma and hygienic food-grade equipment, marine fittings, surgical instruments.
Characteristics
The low-carbon L grade resists intergranular corrosion after welding, can be polished to hygienic finish (Ra≤0.8μm), and is weldable and formable.
Pitfalls & cautions
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