316 is a Austenitic Stainless Steel, similar to 304 with the addition of 2-3% of Molybdenum. It is charactarized by superb resistance to corrosion, and therefore is used in severe environments and medical applications. 316L is a low Carbon version of 316 and is charactarized by better drawability and better weldability. 316L stainless steel is prefered for medical instruments, chemical facilities, food containers, electronic equipment and more.
Due to the high drawability in the annealed condition, 316L Stainless Steel is used in manufacturing cups and a deep drawn boxes of electronics parts, sensors, heart pacemakers shells, etc'.
Maton Metals stocks 316L Stainless Steel in various gauges .
