Corrosion resistance of 316L SS vs 304 SS
Corrosion resistance of 316L SS vs 304 SS
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I am working on a pharmaceutical project involving some machined and some formed and welded parts. I am wondering if I need to bear the expense of the 316L or can I manage with the 304. The environment is mostly dry, but is exposed to cleaners (isopropyl alcohol, and mild bleach solutions).
Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ron.
Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ron.





RE: Corrosion resistance of 316L SS vs 304 SS
Michael McGuire
http://stainlesssteelforengineers.blogspot.com/
RE: Corrosion resistance of 316L SS vs 304 SS
You should go with 316 SS preferably the L grade. You should get the best finish that you can. The smoother the better. Shinny is even better.
You need to design the equipment with the very minimum of nooks and crannies as you probably know.
RE: Corrosion resistance of 316L SS vs 304 SS
Michael McGuire
http://stainlesssteelforengineers.blogspot.com/
RE: Corrosion resistance of 316L SS vs 304 SS
RE: Corrosion resistance of 316L SS vs 304 SS
RE: Corrosion resistance of 316L SS vs 304 SS
Use the 316L with a mechanical polish. It wil linstall fine and be easy to keep clean.
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Corrosion, every where, all the time.
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