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316Ti and 304Ti VS 304 Stainless Steel

In this single-phase alloy, titanium is added to Type 316 and 304 austenitic stainless steel. The resultant titanium-stabilized microstructure gives the alloy the ability to be used at elevated temperatures for extended periods of time without compromising its corrosion resistance.

316Ti and 304Ti is recognized as being more resistant to general corrosion than basic 18Cr-8Ni stainless steels. 316Ti and 304Ti has resistance to pitting corrosion caused by chlorides (found in things such as table salt (NaCl )) that is markedly better than basic austenitic stainless steels such as regular Type 304.

This can be shown by comparing the Pitting Resistance Equivalent (PRE) of 316Ti and 304Ti to that of 304 (Note: PRE is a relative measure of pitting resistance used by the metallurgical community.) The nominal PRE of 316Ti and 304Ti is ~23.0, whereas the nominal PRE of 304 is ~19.0.

Another comparison which clearly shows the superior pitting corrosion resistance of 316Ti and 304Ti is that Type 304 stainless steel is considered to resist pitting corrosion in waters containing up to ~100 ppm chloride, while 316Ti and 304Ti is considered to resist pitting in waters containing up to ~2000 ppm chloride. Based on such testings, this alloy is thus considered to be “corrosion proof” for cooking.

All in all, the alloys used for this new material exhibit outstanding metallurgical properties, that, when fused together to form the Solutions Ti material, provide the basis for excellent performing cookware.

Best regards,

Eric Nimmer

BS Metallurgical Engineering

 

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