317L stainless steel plate lowcarbon corrosion
Although chemically similar to 316 grade austenitic stainless steel, 317 alloy has a slightly higher molybdenum content in its alloy. Above 3% molybdenum, the properties of stainless steel 317 sheet and plate are enhanced, making it particularly suitable for applications that cannot be met with 316 alloy.
Grade Alloy 317L is a molybdenum containing low carbon austenitic stainless steel with increased chromium, nickel and molybdenum additions to improve corrosion resistance and chemical resistance to sulphurous, acetic, formic, citric and tartaric acids .
All low carbon alloys are stabilized by adding nitrogen in order to increase their yield strength. Nitrogen stabilizes the austenite in stainless steel 317 cold rolled sheet, while also improving properties such as yield strength and pitting resistance.