Styles

Stainless Steel 

Common Material used for Expanded Stainless Steel Sheets 

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Stainless Steel Material Types: 

Type 304 
The analysis of Type 304 is similar to Type 302 (the basic "18-8" chromium-nickel stainless steel) except that it is modified by lowered carbon content.  This provides good resistance to corrosion in welded construction.  Also available in an extra low carbon analysis, known as Type 304L.  The advantage of this analysis is that it precluded any harmful precipitation in the 425-815C (800-1500F) temperature range, such as might otherwise occur in welding heavier sections. 

Type 316 
Type 316 is modified by the addition of molybdenum, which greatly increases its corrosion resistance as well as its mechanical properties at elevated temperatures.  Plates are available not only in the regular Type 316 analysis, but also in an extra low carbon analysis known as Type 316L which precludes any harmful precipitation in the 425-815C (800-1500F) temperature range.