316 Stainless Steel: Composition, Properties
The chemical composition of 316 stainless steel contains 16 to 18% chromium, 10 to 14% nickel content, and 2.00-3.00 molybdenum with max 0.08% carbon content, adding molybdenum to stainless steel 316 increases its corrosion resistance compared to other grades of stainless steel. The addition of other alloys further enhances its properties.