WHAT ARE 316/316L FLANGES, EXPLAINED

Akshayapatil04 Sep, 2021Business

Alloy 316/316L (UNS S31600/ S31603) is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum austenitic stainless steel designed to increase corrosion resistance in moderately corrosive conditions over Alloy 304/304L. In its as-welded state, the alloy possesses high resistance to intergranular corrosion. The symbol L stands for Low (meaning low carbon), and L grades have a maximum carbon content of 0.03 percent.