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Common Grades & Properties
There are numerous grades of stainless steel sheets are available on the market, they are generally defined according to their manufacturing processes and alloying composition.
They all have common features such as durability and resistance to rust, corrosion, and stain. However, there are still a few slightly different properties between these grades.
There are two common grades of stainless steel sheets (304 and 316) that we commonly used for your projects, you need to consider some factors below:

304stainless steel sheet

A stainless steel sheet with 304 grade is perfectly used for a wide variety of general-purpose and light-duty applications.
It highly contains chromium and nickel elements, which help enhance its resistance to water, humidity, and oxidation. The properties of 304 stainless steel sheet metal include:
1.Resistant to rust and oxidation.
2.Easy to form and fabricate.
3.Not magnetizable.
4.Durable.
In addition to commonly being used for architectural & decorative projects, 304 stainless steel is perfectly ideal for food and healthcare applications, as it can resist most oxidizing acids and some corrosive substances. However, 304 stainless steel comes with one weakness, it will gradually get corroded once locate in chloride environments, or in coastal areas with a salt atmosphere. Chloride irons can cause some corroded areas, defined as “pitting”, which can spread under the protective layer of chromium to damage internal structures.

316 stainless steel sheet
316 stainless steel has some properties the same as 304 stainless steel, it also highly contains chromium and nickel. However, 316 has more molybdenum to further enhance the resistance to stronger corrosion to chemicals, particularly to chlorides or chlorinated substances.
316 stainless steel metal with these benefits is ideal for some applications rigorously required sanitary and hygiene like medical instruments & food processing facilities, and other environments with highly corrosive conditions like chemical factories. The properties of 316 stainless steel sheet include:
1.Stronger resistance to corrosion and chemical.
2.More durable to withstand heavy weight
3.Not magnetizable.

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