Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 vs SS321 AISI 321 Stainless Steel Properties, TP321 321H Composition
Ratings Comparison
Strength
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
SS321 AISI 321 Stainless Steel Properties, TP321 321H Composition
5/10
Corrosion Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
SS321 AISI 321 Stainless Steel Properties, TP321 321H Composition
7/10
Lightweight
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
5/10
SS321 AISI 321 Stainless Steel Properties, TP321 321H Composition
5/10
Machinability
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
2/10
SS321 AISI 321 Stainless Steel Properties, TP321 321H Composition
4/10
Cost Efficiency
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
6/10
SS321 AISI 321 Stainless Steel Properties, TP321 321H Composition
6/10
Temperature Resistance
Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316
7/10
SS321 AISI 321 Stainless Steel Properties, TP321 321H Composition
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | Difference Between 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel SS304 vs SS316 | SS321 AISI 321 Stainless Steel Properties, TP321 321H Composition |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Stainless 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 | — | — |