316 316L Stainless Steel Plate is an 18/8 austenitic stainless steel enhanced with an addition of 2.5% Molybdenum, to provide superior corrosion resistance to type 304 stainless steel. 316/316L has improved pitting corrosion resistance and has excellent resistance to sulphates, phosphates and other salts. 316/316L has better resistance than standard 18/8 types to sea water, reducing acids and solution of chlorides, bromides and iodies.