Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 vs GCr15 Steel Equivalent, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
GCr15 Steel Equivalent, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
GCr15 Steel Equivalent, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties
3/10
Lightweight
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
5/10
GCr15 Steel Equivalent, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties
5/10
Machinability
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
2/10
GCr15 Steel Equivalent, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties
6/10
Cost Efficiency
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
GCr15 Steel Equivalent, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties
9/10
Temperature Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
GCr15 Steel Equivalent, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 | GCr15 Steel Equivalent, Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 515.0 MPa | — |
| Yield Strength | 205.0 MPa | — |
| Elongation | 40.0 % | — |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 8211.0 HB | — |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |