2b Stainless Steel Sheet
Uses for 316l stainless steel sheet 2b finish include high end cookware cutlery marine applications and hydrogen fuel cells.
2b stainless steel sheet. 304 stainless steel sheet metal is a versatile anti rusting and heat resistant steel for general use. 400 series stainless steel sheets. 316 2b is used in highly corrosive environments such as oil pharmaceutical chemical marine etc. 2b is the most widely used stainless steel surface finish.
304 stainless steel is a commercial grade of stainless steel sheet metal and the most widely used stainless steel. Same as the 304 this is a flat grey in color. 316l stainless steel sheet 2b finish is austenitic meaning it will not attract or hold a magnet. 2b finish is a type of cold rolled stainless steel sheet finish readily available in stock in almost all major stainless steel grades.
Most residential and commercial applications do not require the use of 316 as 304 has more than adequate corrosion resistance. 304 stainless steel sheet metal uses include food equipment plumbing materials kitchen sinks and back splashes. It is also used in some architectural applications that will not be closely examined for uniformity of finish such as downpipes and gutters. High temperature stainless grades such as 309 s and 310 s are readily available.
304 stainless steel sheet 2b finish is austenitic meaning it will not attract or hold a magnet. If you need that option in stainless steel the 430 grade will hold a magnet. 2b finish stainless steel sheets are generally available in thickness range of 0 3mm to 6mm. Type 316 2b finish.