The main characteristics of 316 and 316L cold-rolled stainless steel plates include:
Corrosion resistance: Due to the addition of molybdenum, 316 and 316L stainless steels have excellent corrosion resistance, especially pitting resistance in chloride environments.
High temperature strength: It can still maintain good strength at high temperatures, and the maximum operating temperature can reach 1200-1300 degrees.
Work hardening: It has weak magnetism after processing and no magnetism in the solid solution state.
Welding performance: It has good welding performance and can be welded by all standard welding methods. The welded section needs to be annealed after welding to obtain the best corrosion resistance.
Surface treatment and specifications
316 and 316L cold-rolled stainless steel plates have various surface treatment methods, and the common ones are:
2B: Smooth surface, suitable for general use.
NO1: Glossy surface, suitable for decorative purposes.
AB: Rough surface, suitable for occasions requiring higher friction.
8K: Mirror surface, suitable for occasions with high gloss requirements3.
Application fields
316 and 316L cold-rolled stainless steel plates are widely used in the following fields due to their excellent performance:
Food industry: used in food processing equipment, tableware, etc., because they are non-toxic and corrosion-resistant.
Chemical industry: used in the manufacture of chemical equipment, pipelines, etc., resistant to various chemical corrosion.
Marine engineering: used in offshore facilities, ship parts, etc., resistant to seawater corrosion.
Medical equipment: used in the manufacture of medical equipment, surgical instruments, etc., because they are non-toxic and corrosion-resistant.
Petroleum and natural gas industry: used in oil and gas pipelines, valves, etc., resistant to high temperature and high pressure environments