Here is a detailed comparison of 304SS and 316L stainless steel metal hoses:
Chemical composition and structure:
304SS stainless steel is mainly composed of chromium (about 18%) and nickel (about 8%) , forming austenitic structure, with excellent corrosion resistance and processability.
316L stainless steel adds molybdenum to 304, usually containing chromium (about 16-18%) , nickel (about 10-14%) , and molybdenum (about 2-3%) . The addition of molybdenum significantly improved its resistance to chloride corrosion, especially in the environment containing chloride ions。