ASTM 304 316L Fabrication Custom Stainless Steel Plate Stamping Sheet 2b 2mm Thick

316L is widely used in the chemical industry because of its excellent corrosion resistance. 316L is also a derivative of 18-8 austenitic stainless steel, with 2 to 3% Mo added. On the basis of 316L, many steel types are also derived. For example, 316Ti is derived by adding a small amount of Ti, 316N is derived by adding a small amount of N, and 317L is derived by increasing the content of Ni and Mo.
Most of the existing 316L on the market is produced according to the American Standard. For cost considerations, steel mills generally lower the Ni content of products to the lower limit as much as possible. The American standard stipulates that the Ni content of 316L is 10-14%, while the Japanese standard stipulates that the Ni content of 316L is 12-15%. According to the minimum standard, there is a 2% difference in Ni content between the American Standard and the Japanese Standard, which is quite huge when reflected in the price. Therefore, when purchasing 316L products, customers still need to see clearly whether the products refer to ASTM or JIS standards.