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Difference between SS316 and SS316L. what is the selection criteria?

π’π­πšπ’π§π₯𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞π₯ πŸ‘πŸπŸ”/πŸ‘πŸπŸ” 𝐋: Stainless steel 316 and 316L are both austenitic stainless steels with similar compositions, but they have some key differences. The "L" in 316L stands for "low carbon," indicating that it has a lower carbon content than 316. π•Šπ•₯π•’π•šπ•Ÿπ•π•–π•€π•€ π•Šπ•₯𝕖𝕖𝕝 πŸ›πŸ™πŸž: β–ͺ️Composition: Contains about 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, 2-3% molybdenum, and small amounts of other elements. πŸ‘‰πŸΌUse: Widely used in chemical processing equipment, pharmaceuticals, and marine applications. Commonly used in situations where exposure to harsh chemicals and corrosive environments is expected. Suitable for high-temperature applications. π•Šπ•₯π•’π•šπ•Ÿπ•π•–π•€π•€ π•Šπ•₯𝕖𝕖𝕝 πŸ›πŸ™πŸžπ•ƒ: Composition: Similar to 316 but with a lower carbon content (max 0.03% compared to 0.08% in 316). πŸ‘‰πŸΌUse: Preferred in applications where welding is required, as the lower carbon content minimizes the risk of carbide precipitation and subsequent corrosion. Us...