Metalsstainless
Stainless Steel A4 (316)
Austenitic stainless with molybdenum (AISI 316 family). Used in marine and chemical exposure where A2 pits.
Properties
- Family
- Metals
- Category
- stainless
- Density
- 8 g/cm³ · 8000 kg/m³
- Typical property classes
- A4-70, A4-80
Applicationswhere stainless steel a4 (316) is normally specified
Marine hardwareChemical plantCoastal constructionSwimming pool fixings
Property classesstrength classes used with stainless steel a4 (316)
All classesPractical notes
- Resists chlorides and salt water far better than A2
- Higher cost