Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 vs SAE AISI 4340 Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Equivalent, Hardness Chart, Density, Machinability
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
SAE AISI 4340 Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Equivalent, Hardness Chart, Density, Machinability
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
SAE AISI 4340 Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Equivalent, Hardness Chart, Density, Machinability
3/10
Lightweight
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
5/10
SAE AISI 4340 Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Equivalent, Hardness Chart, Density, Machinability
5/10
Machinability
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
2/10
SAE AISI 4340 Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Equivalent, Hardness Chart, Density, Machinability
6/10
Cost Efficiency
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
SAE AISI 4340 Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Equivalent, Hardness Chart, Density, Machinability
9/10
Temperature Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
SAE AISI 4340 Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Equivalent, Hardness Chart, Density, Machinability
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 | SAE AISI 4340 Steel Properties, Heat Treatment, Equivalent, Hardness Chart, Density, Machinability |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |