304 stainless steel pipe and 316 stainless steel pipe are typical representatives of austenitic stainless steel pipe. 316 mainly reduces Cr content, increases Ni content and increases Mo2%~3%, so its corrosion resistance is stronger than 304, suitable for chemical industry. , seawater and other environments. 316 is more corrosion resistant than 304 in high temperature environment, so in high temperature environment, engineers generally choose 316 material. Although the overall performance of 304 stainless steel pipe is lower than that of 316 stainless steel pipe, in terms of price, 304 stainless steel pipe has obvious advantages. Due to the different use areas, both have their own advantages and disadvantages, so customers should choose suitable products and sizes according to their own needs when purchasing.
Regarding the difference between 304 stainless steel pipe and 316 stainless steel pipe, it can be distinguished from their performance.
304 stainless steel tube:
Main element content: 06Cr19Ni10
304 stainless steel pipe is a universal stainless steel pipe, which is widely used to make food production equipment, general chemical equipment and parts that require good comprehensive performance (corrosion resistance and formability).
Features: As a widely used stainless steel tube, it has good corrosion resistance, heat resistance, low temperature strength and mechanical properties. (non-magnetic, operating temperature is 196℃-800℃)
316 stainless steel tube:
Main element content: 06Cr17Ni12Mo2
Features: 316 stainless steel pipe is made of austenitic stainless steel. Due to the addition of Mo element, its corrosion resistance and high temperature strength are greatly improved (up to 1200-1300 degrees), and it can be used under harsh conditions. Excellent work hardening (non-magnetic).
316 stainless steel pipe is a kind of hollow long round steel, which is mainly used in industrial transportation pipelines such as petroleum, chemical industry, medical treatment, food, light industry, mechanical instrument, etc., as well as mechanical structural components. In addition, when the bending and torsional strength are the same, the weight is lighter, so it is also widely used in the manufacture of mechanical parts and engineering structures. It is also commonly used to produce various conventional weapons, barrels, shells, etc.
304 stainless steel pipe and 316 stainless steel pipe are typical representatives of austenitic stainless steel pipe. 316 mainly reduces Cr content, increases Ni content and increases Mo2%~3%, so its corrosion resistance is stronger than 304, suitable for chemical industry. , seawater and other environments. 316 is more corrosion resistant than 304 in high temperature environment, so in high temperature environment, engineers generally choose 316 material. Although the overall performance of 304 stainless steel pipe is lower than that of 316 stainless steel pipe, in terms of price, 304 stainless steel pipe has obvious advantages. Due to the different use areas, both have their own advantages and disadvantages, so customers should choose suitable products and sizes according to their own needs when purchasing.