16-Jan-2024
Journey through the alloys that power the automotive world as we spotlight the Austenitic Stainless Steel Grades 303, 304, 310, 316, and 321.
Grade 303
Stainless Steel 303 boasts high machinability and can withstand temperatures from 760°C to 870°C. While it has lower corrosion resistance and toughness than Stainless Steel 304, it finds application in automotive parts requiring extensive machining, such as nuts, bolts, gears, screws, and shafts.
Grade 304
Stainless Steel 304, with 18% chromium and 8% nickel, excels in adaptability to diverse conditions. In automotive applications, it meets "crashworthiness" standards, providing recyclability and safety. Its chemical composition minimizes noise and vibration, and excellent formability makes it vital for structures like gaskets, screws, and windscreen parts.
Grade 310
Stainless Steel 310, known for high-temperature durability, is widely used in industrial and automotive settings. Ideal for cryogenic temperatures, it serves in automotive applications like shafts, coils, and internal components of catalytic converters and turbochargers, showcasing exceptional toughness and resistance to extreme conditions.
Grade 316
Stainless Steel 316, a popular choice, closely mirrors Stainless Steel 304 but incorporates 2-3% molybdenum for increased corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides. It is commonly used in automotive components like exhaust housings for catalytic converters and turbochargers.
Grade 321
321 stainless steel, enhanced with titanium for increased resistance, is widely applied in automotive settings with temperatures exceeding 1472°F. Its versatility is evident in internal components, housings, and exhaust systems of catalytic converters and turbochargers, providing durability, corrosion resistance, strength, thermal stability, and weldability.
From high machinability to resistance against extreme temperatures, each grade plays a pivotal role in constructing components that withstand the rigors of the road.
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