304 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel which is good?

304 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel which is good?

1，Different ingredients

The composition of 304 stainless steel is composed of 18% chromium elements and about 8% nickel elements; And 316 stainless steel in addition to chromium, nickel elements, but also has about 2% molybdenum elements. The different components also make a difference in performance.

2. Different performance

The molybdenum element contained in 316 stainless steel makes it have very good corrosion resistance. For some acidic substances and alkaline substances, it is also more resistant to corrosion and will not occur. Therefore, the corrosion resistance of 304 stainless steel is naturally better than 316 stainless steel.

3, the application is different

304 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel are food-grade materials, but because 316 has better corrosion resistance and acid and alkali resistance, it will be more used in some medical devices and other fields, and 304 stainless steel is more used in our kitchen, such as tableware, kitchenware, stainless steel countertop and so on.

4. Prices are different

The performance of 316 stainless steel is more superior, so the price is also more expensive than 304 stainless steel.

So how to choose between these two kinds of stainless steel?

Both have their own characteristics, how to choose to be subject to actual demand. Although 304 stainless steel is not so superior as 316, its performance is enough to meet the daily needs, and its cost is more cost-effective, so it is more cost-effective. And if there is a higher use demand, then you can choose 316 stainless steel, better adapt to the needs of the occasion.