316 stainless steel is resistant to many chemical substances, but it is particularly resistant to acids. This type of steel exhibits excellent resistance, especially to sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, and many other acids. Therefore, it is used in the chemical industry, food processing facilities, marine applications, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and many other industrial applications.
316 stainless steel is characterized by its high chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) content, and these elements enhance its resistance to acids. Additionally, the presence of molybdenum (Mo) further increases its corrosion resistance. These properties make 316 stainless steel resistant to acids, making it a preferred material in various industrial environments exposed to acid.