What is the difference between SS 316 and SS 316L?
Let us take this answer in funny and interesting way. As mentioned by name itself, one 1 difference is there between both type of metals. SS316 & SS316 L SS316 has more carbon content than SS316L. Here, L is considered as low . The only difference is carbon content. SS316 has 0.08% carbon content and SS316L has 0.03% carbon content. (well, trick to remember: SS316: 6+3-1: 8: 0.08% SS316L (less): 3%: 0.03%) Weird way of remembering. But You won’t forget ever.