316L Stainless Steel Coil

Stainless Steel Coil:

Stainless steel coils can be divided into austenitic stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel,martensitic stainless steel, duplex stainless steel, etc. The most common ones are 201,201L,301,304,304L,316,316L, 409 etc.

316L Stainless Steel Coil

316L stainless steel features a lower proportion of carbon in its composition. The amount of carbon cannot be higher 0.03%. This lowers the risk of carbon precipitation, making it a better option for welding to achieve maximum corrosion resistance.

316L Stainless Steel Coil Description

316L stainless steel coil is a variant of 316 stainless steel coil with a lower carbon content and it is used mostly for welding purposes. The lower carbon content minimizes the precipitation of carbides in the heat-affected zone close to the weld, and the precipitation of carbides may cause intergranular corrosion of stainless steel in certain environments. Basically, using 316L eliminates the need to anneal weld joints prior to using the completed metal form, saving time and effort.  316L stainless steel coil is one of the most widely used stainless steel like 304, and its corrosion resistance is better than 304. High temperature resistance is also better, up to 1000 degrees. 316L stainless steel is a kind of universal stainless steel material, with stronger rust resistance  than 200 series stainless steel material.