304L is a low-carbon alternative to 304. The lower carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation as a result of heat input, for example during welding, giving improved resistance against intergranular corrosion. Type 304L is suitable for a wide variety of applications that require good formability and weldability.
304H Datasheet
Type 316/316L is a molybdenum-containing austenitic stainless steel intended to provide improved corrosion resistance relative to Type 304/304L in moderately corrosive process environments, particularly those containing chlorides or other halides. Type 316/316L also maintains higher creep, stress rupture, and tensile strength at elevated temperature compared to Type 304/304L.
