Grade 316 stainless steel is an austenitic form of stainless steel with a molybdenum content of 2-3%. The addition of molybdenum makes the metal more resistant to pitting and corrosion and improves its resistance to exposure to high temperatures. This grade of stainless steel is particularly effective when used in acidic environments. With this metal, corrosion caused by acetic acid, hydrochloric acid and other forms of acid can be prevented.

316L stainless steel is an austenitic stainless steel metal alloy that contains nickel and molybdenum, making it corrosion resistant. 316L is a 316 low carbon grade. This grade is not affected by sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). It is often used for large-gauge welded parts (approximately over 6mm). 316L stainless steel has higher creep, fracture stress and tensile strength than chromium nickel austenitic stainless steel at high temperature.

430 grade is a ferritic, straight chromium, non-hardenable grade that combines good corrosion resistance and formability characteristics with useful mechanical properties. Its resistance to nitric acid attack allows it to be used in specific chemical applications, but automotive trim and electrical components represent its largest areas of application.

Type 304 stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel-manganese stainless steel, which is developed to save nickel. Type 201 is a low-cost alternative to traditional Cr-Ni stainless steels such as 301 and 304. The nickel is replaced by added manganese and nitrogen. It cannot be hardened by heat treatment, but can reach high tensile strength by cold working. Type 201 is essentially non-magnetic in the annealed condition and becomes magnetic upon cold working. In many applications, the 201 type may replace the 301 type.

Type 201 stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel-manganese stainless steel, which is developed to save nickel. Type 201 is a low-cost alternative to traditional Cr-Ni stainless steels such as 301 and 304. The nickel is replaced by added manganese and nitrogen. It cannot be hardened by heat treatment, but can reach high tensile strength by cold working. Type 201 is essentially non-magnetic in the annealed condition and becomes magnetic upon cold working. In many applications, the 201 type may replace the 301 type.

304L is one of the austenitic stainless steels with a chromium content of at least 18%, a nickel content of at least 8%, and a maximum carbon content of 0.03. 304L stainless steel is an ideal choice for various household and commercial applications, with excellent corrosion resistance, ease of manufacturing and excellent formability. Austenitic stainless steels are also considered to be the easiest to weld among high alloy steels and can be welded by all fusion and resistance welding processes.