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Search“316L”

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Standards (1)

GB/TASTMENJISISO
022Cr19Ni10316L1.4404SUS316LX2CrNiMo17-12-2

Knowledge (2)

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Stainless steel grade selection for coastal and chloride environments

How chloride exposure, temperature and maintenance decide between 304, 316L and duplex grades.

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304 vs 316L: when the price gap is worth paying

Chloride exposure, welding, hygiene requirements and lifecycle cost decide whether 316L is mandatory.

Q&A (7)

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surface1 answers

Should weld seams on 316L be passivated if they will be painted?

Part of a 316L frame will be painted, the rest stays bare. Do the weld seams under paint still need passivation?

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trade1 answers

Lead time expectations for cut-to-length 316L in Europe?

A German customer expects 3-week delivery for cut-to-length 316L sheet from an Asian supplier. Is that realistic, and what should we promise?

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standards1 answers

What does 'annealed and pickled' actually guarantee?

A supplier quotes 'annealed and pickled' 316L plate, another quotes 'hot rolled, annealed'. Is there a meaningful difference in corrosion resistance or mechanical properties?

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materials1 answers

Can we substitute 316L with 304L for a urea storage tank?

A customer wants to cut cost by using 304L instead of 316L for a urea solution tank at ambient temperature. Is that acceptable from a corrosion standpoint?

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surface1 answers

Pickling paste or electrolytic cleaning for weld seams on site?

For site-installed 316L pipework, the contractor wants to use pickling paste on weld seams. Is that acceptable, or should we require electrolytic cleaning?

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processing1 answers

TIG root pass on 6 mm 316L pipe — purge or no purge?

We are welding 6 mm 316L pipe for a food line. Some welders say a purge is unnecessary at this thickness. What does the inspection usually require?

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materials2 answers

Is 304 acceptable for an outdoor handrail near the sea?

We are specifying stainless handrails for a coastal hotel project (about 500 m from the sea). The contractor proposed 304 with a clear coat. Is that realistic, or should we insist on 316L?