Standard Test Method for AISI 316 Stainless Steel Plate

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Standard Test Method for AISI 316 Stainless Steel Plate

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of AISI 316 testing. 316 grade is the most well-known stainless steel after 304, the biggest difference being molybdenum (Mo). Molybdenum(Mo) provides 316 with a better resistance than 304 in corrosive environments, it is especially successful against cracks and pits in its surface and internal structure.

Standard Test Method for AISI 316 Stainless Steel Plate

It has high forming and welding ability. It is used for different purposes in sectors such as industrial, architectural and transportation. It does not require post-weld annealing in thin sections.

316L is the low carbon of 316. Therefore, 316L does not require post-weld annealing in thick sections. 316Ti contains a small amount of titanium (Ti), its rate is around 0.5%. The biggest advantage of this grade over the other two grades is its longer durability at high temperatures.

Under normal conditions, corrosion resistance is much better than 304. In hot environments where the amount of acid is present, it is possible for the material to form capillary cracks and pits in its internal structure, and cracks caused by tension when the temperature rises above 60°C. It is resistant to 1000 mg/L available chlorine in standard temperature domestic water and 60 mg/L over 500°C.

It shows excellent ability in all welding methods, for example; electrode, gas metal or wire etc. The most suitable electrode or wire quality for 316 is 316, and 316L is 316L. When welding 316 quality thin sections, it does not require annealing after welding, but it must be applied in thick sections. On the other hand, 316L does not require annealing after welding in thick sections.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with AISI 316 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.

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