• 316 stainless steel tube is normally used in gas, aerospace, food and beverage, industrial, cryogenic, architectural, and marine applications. 316 stainless steel tube has high strength and excellent corrosion resistance, including in marine or extremely corrosive environments. It is stronger, though less malleable and machinable than 304. 316 maintains its properties in cryogenic or high temperatures.
• 316 also provides excellent mechanical and corrosion properties at sub-zero temperatures. When there is a danger of corrosion in the heat-affected zones of weldments, the lower-carbon variety 316L should be used.