316L S31603 Z3CND18-14-03 stainless steel weld fittings stub end
Unlike other types of steel such as 304 and 306, the 316l stainless steel alloy can be used in a variety of applications where high corrosion resistance is required. For example, specialists in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries use it to make surgical tools and medical implants.
316l stainless steel alloy is used in a variety of applications as it is well suited to avoid weld corrosion. It can also withstand high temperatures and has a high melting point at about 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit or about 1,370 degrees Celsius. In addition to carbon, this alloy contains up to 2% manganese and up to 0.75% silicon.
Type 316L is a low carbon version of 316 stainless steel. With the addition of molybdenum, the steel is popular in severely corrosive environments as the material is not affected by boundary carbide precipitation (sensitization).