316L stainless has high strength and excellent corrosion resistance, including in marine or extremely corrosive environments. It is stronger, though less malleable and machinable than 304.316L Stainless Steel Pipe is normally used in natural gas / petroleum / oil, aerospace, food and beverage, industrial, cryogenic, architectural, and marine applications.
Type 316L Stainless Steel is an extra-low carbon version of Type 316 that minimizes harmful carbide precipitation in the heat affected zone during welding.