Difference of SS304 and SS316 security screen mesh

For stainless steel security screen mesh, there are SS304 and SS316 material in the market. Both of them are normal stainless steel material, and sometimes they have the same performance. But in certain circumstances, only SS316 should be used.

securitymesh.com/uploadfile/2019/0928/20190928105531306.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 200px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; float: left;" />The difference between the two materials are the chemical component. The Nickle component of SS304 is between 8%-10% (Function of Nickle is rust-proof). It could be used in NORMAL air environment, and will not rust. But in wet marine environment, SS304 will also rust. While SS316 contains 10%-14%, which is more rust-resistant.Also Molybdenum is added, so it is more resistant to acid, alkali, especially could be used in marine and will not rust. So SS316 is also call Marine Grade.

When purchasing the security screen mesh, choose SS304 or SS316 is determined by your local environment. If your location is far from the seaside, and the air is not too wet, both SS304 and SS316 are ok. But if your house is nearby the seaside, definitely you need to choose SS316. As SS304 may get rust nearby the seaside.