316L prefab pipe stronger at elevated temperatures
316 can be annealed to resist weld decay.
Like steel, stainless steel is mainly composed of iron and carbon. However, stainless steel also contains at least 10.5% chromium, a metallic element that imparts a metal surface finish and excellent corrosion resistance. Due to the lower carbon content, AISI 316L (1.4404) stainless steel has a reduced risk of sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). At the same time, however, it lost some of its power. It is commonly used in the chemical and petrochemical industries, food processing, pharmaceutical equipment, medical devices, drinking water, wastewater treatment, marine applications [5] and near coasts or in urban areas.