After 304, this is the most common stainless steel on the market. Again it is an austenitic grade with the addition of 2–3% molybdenum which further improves corrosion resistance. It is often referred ...
Fe, <0.03% C, 16-18.5% Cr, 10-14% Ni, 2-3% Mo, <2% Mn, <1% Si, <0.045% P, <0.03% S Grade 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in importance to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless ...