Food Grade Steel Choice
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304 Stainless Steel
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~18–20% Chromium (Cr), ~8–10.5% Nickel (Ni), Very little or no Molybdenum (Mo)
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Good corrosion resistance in most environments. However, it is more susceptible to chloride-induced corrosion
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316 Stainless Steel
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~16–18% Chromium (Cr), ~10–14% Nickel (Ni), ~2–3% Molybdenum (Mo) → the key difference
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Superior corrosion resistance, especially in chloride or marine environments (salt water, salty air). The molybdenum improves resistance against pitting.
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