Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 vs EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
6/10
Corrosion Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
3/10
Lightweight
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
5/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
5/10
Machinability
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
2/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
6/10
Cost Efficiency
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
9/10
Temperature Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 | EN8 Steel Properties BS970 080M40 Equivalent Material Tensile Yield Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 515.0 MPa | 550.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 205.0 MPa | 280.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 40.0 % | 16.0 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 8211.0 HB | 152.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |