Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 vs Q345 Steel: Q345A Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E Equivalent & Properties
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
Q345 Steel: Q345A Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E Equivalent & Properties
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
Q345 Steel: Q345A Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E Equivalent & Properties
3/10
Lightweight
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
5/10
Q345 Steel: Q345A Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E Equivalent & Properties
5/10
Machinability
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
2/10
Q345 Steel: Q345A Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E Equivalent & Properties
6/10
Cost Efficiency
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
Q345 Steel: Q345A Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E Equivalent & Properties
9/10
Temperature Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
Q345 Steel: Q345A Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E Equivalent & Properties
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 | Q345 Steel: Q345A Q345B Q345C Q345D Q345E Equivalent & 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 | — | — |