MICC Sheath types UNS Ref. DIN Ref.
316 S31600 1.4401
316L S31608 1.4404/1.4432
316Ti S31603 1.4571

316
Similar to 304 (17%Cr-9%Ni) with the addition of 3% molybdenum. Suitable for wet, corrosive applications (sea water) as it is more resistant to local and general corrosion than 304 and 321/347.

It’s performance on hot, dry applications is slightly inferior to 304L.

316L
Same as 316 but with a lower concentration of carbon. 316L is immune to sensitisation. It has better weld properties but lower strength at high temperatures than 316

316Ti
316Ti is resistant to weld decay similarly to 316L but loses stabilising additive (Ti) during welding.

Applications
Type 316 and Type 316L find their greatest use in the chemical, textile, paper, pharmaceutical, and photographic industries because of their excellent resistance to chemical corrosion. They also find use where the combination of corrosion resistance and extremely high strength at elevated temperatures is necessary.

Corrosion Resistance
Type 316 is known to be more resistant to atmospheric and chemical corrosion than any other grade of the stainless steels. Maximum corrosion resistance may be obtained by fully anneal­ing this alloy. If the application calls for welding, Type 316L should be used as it is highly resistant to carbide precipitation and intergranular corrosion. Which usually occurs at high temperatures.