Thermal conductivity of 304 vs 316
Thermal conductivity of 304 vs 316
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I am looking for the thermal conductivity values for 304 and 316 ss. Google was no help. Also need to know which meterial is more resistant to absorbing water vapor. This will be used in a vacuum oven up to 29 in/HG.
TIA
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RE: Thermal conductivity of 304 vs 316
These sites below give thermal properties but not adsorption of water vapour but I think both these stainless
steels are okay for vacuum aplications.
desertfox
http://www.lenntech.com/stainless-steel-316l.htm
http://www.lenntech.com/stainless-steel-304.htm
RE: Thermal conductivity of 304 vs 316
http://www.matweb.com/search/PropertySearch.aspx
Both materials can be used in a vacuum.
RE: Thermal conductivity of 304 vs 316
I know I was ok with the vapor issue, just trying to be as optimal as possible. (maybe too picky) Energy consumption is going to be an issue with heating the ovens and the duration of vacuum pumping. This will be a mobile lab and will be running off batteries through an inverter.
RE: Thermal conductivity of 304 vs 316
316 dies have slightly lower TC.
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