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    temperature limitation for use of low-carbon stainless steel

    Can someone please explain to me the rationale behind the disparity in maximum allowable temperature between low-carbon austenitic stainless steel such as 304L and 316L, and the "regular" carbon grades (304, 316)? 304L and 316L are limited to 850F for Sec. VIII Div. 1 use, whereas 304 and 316...

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