I got me some 316 wire and it is not 316L so I wonder if I can vape it? they say there is a measurement of a certain substance that varies, between the two.
Is 316 safe to vape or must it be 316L?
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L=low carbon, better for welding, I dont think you'll be getting it that hot.
Taken from AZO metals via google.
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Relatively easy to reach 800F (=425C) when dry burning, which could result in the wire breaking. Bearing that in mind, should be fine.
From Google:
316L has lower carbon allowed. It will be less susceptible to sensitization, a condition caused when carbon combines with chromium around the grain boundaries, thereby depleting the grain boundary areas of chromium. That would make the grain boundary areas less corrosion resistant. Sensitization occurs with heating into the 800 °F to 1300 °F region, so it's a welding or annealing problem.
The 316L will also be softer than straight 316, again due to the lower carbon.
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The difference between 316 and 316L is the amount of carbon that is in the material.
316 has .08 Max carbon content while 316L has a .03 Max carbon content.
I am not aware that there is a significant difference in the corrosion resistance of one over the other. The primary reason for using an L grade of stainless steel is that this will reduce the tendency of the material to crack after welding.
If you use a stainless steel with a high carbon content the welds may crack spontaneously as they cool down from the welding. This type of cracking is known as "hot brittleness".
In short, if the item you are fabricating will be welded then use an L grade material. If it is not then it does not matter.
I hope this helps you.
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From Google:
316L has lower carbon allowed. It will be less susceptible to sensitization, a condition caused when carbon combines with chromium around the grain boundaries, thereby depleting the grain boundary areas of chromium. That would make the grain boundary areas less corrosion resistant. Sensitization occurs with heating into the 800 °F to 1300 °F region, so it's a welding or annealing problem.
The 316L will also be softer than straight 316, again due to the lower carbon.
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The difference between 316 and 316L is the amount of carbon that is in the material.
316 has .08 Max carbon content while 316L has a .03 Max carbon content.
I am not aware that there is a significant difference in the corrosion resistance of one over the other. The primary reason for using an L grade of stainless steel is that this will reduce the tendency of the material to crack after welding.
If you use a stainless steel with a high carbon content the welds may crack spontaneously as they cool down from the welding. This type of cracking is known as "hot brittleness".
In short, if the item you are fabricating will be welded then use an L grade material. If it is not then it does not matter.
I hope this helps you.
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Elders of this site ......will it fine?
It sure does need a new csv file as 316L gives me a battery check? Ummm so I used some 316L and ooooooooo baby! All the way to the bank.
Many thanks all!
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