Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 vs Q235 Steel Q235A Q235B Q235C Q235D Equivalent, Properties, Specification, Composition
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
Q235 Steel Q235A Q235B Q235C Q235D Equivalent, Properties, Specification, Composition
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
Q235 Steel Q235A Q235B Q235C Q235D Equivalent, Properties, Specification, Composition
3/10
Lightweight
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
5/10
Q235 Steel Q235A Q235B Q235C Q235D Equivalent, Properties, Specification, Composition
5/10
Machinability
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
2/10
Q235 Steel Q235A Q235B Q235C Q235D Equivalent, Properties, Specification, Composition
6/10
Cost Efficiency
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
Q235 Steel Q235A Q235B Q235C Q235D Equivalent, Properties, Specification, Composition
9/10
Temperature Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
Q235 Steel Q235A Q235B Q235C Q235D Equivalent, Properties, Specification, Composition
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 | Q235 Steel Q235A Q235B Q235C Q235D Equivalent, Properties, Specification, Composition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |