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• 31/Dec2025

  What are the differences between 316L stainless steel and titanium alloy?

  316L stainless steel is heavier, less expensive, and easier to process, making it suitable for general purposes; while titanium alloy is much lighter, has a higher strength-to-weight ratio, boasts exc

• 31/Dec2025

  A comprehensive comparison between 316 stainless steel and 316L stainless steel

  316 and 316L stainless steels are two similar marine-grade alloys, with the main difference being their carbon content: 316 stainless steel has a carbon content of up to 0.08%, resulting in higher str

• 30/Dec2025

  What is the ASTM standard for 304 stainless steel?

  304 stainless steel does not have a single ASTM standard; instead, different standards cover its applications in various product forms. Common standards include ASTM A240 (for plates, sheets, and stri

• 30/Dec2025

  304 stainless steel vs. 304L stainless steel: What are the differences?

  The main difference between 304 and 304L stainless steel lies in their carbon content: 304 stainless steel has a maximum carbon content of 0.08%, while 304L (low-carbon) stainless steel has a maximum

• 30/Dec2025

  What are the differences between 201 stainless steel and 304 stainless steel?

  Both 201 and 304 stainless steel are austenitic stainless steels, but 304 stainless steel has a higher nickel content (8-10.5%) and chromium content (18-20%), thus offering superior corrosion resistan

• 30/Dec2025

  Comparison of 304 stainless steel and Grade 2 titanium alloy

  304 stainless steel is heavier, cheaper, and has better thermal and electrical conductivity; while Grade 2 titanium alloy is much lighter, boasts an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, superior corros

• 30/Dec2025

  What is the yield strength of ASTM A213 304?

  The minimum yield strength for ASTM A213 TP304 grade stainless steel is 205 MPa (30 ksi), which is a standard value typically listed along with a minimum tensile strength of 515 MPa (75 ksi) and a min

• 30/Dec2025

  The difference between ASTM A213 and A269 stainless steel tubes

  The ASTM A213 standard applies to seamless alloy tubes used in high-temperature/high-pressure environments (boilers, heat exchangers) and specifies a minimum wall thickness; while the ASTM A269 standa

• 30/Dec2025

  What is ASTM A213 304 material?

  ASTM A213 TP304 is a standard for seamless austenitic stainless steel tubing used in high-temperature applications such as boilers, superheaters, and heat exchangers. Due to its composition of 18% chr

• 30/Dec2025

  What are the differences between 430 stainless steel and 304 stainless steel?

  304 stainless steel is an austenitic (non-magnetic) chromium-nickel alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, superior formability, and weldability, making it ideal for food-grade applications and ha