Strength, Corrosion Resistance, and Heat Stability: Comparing Pressure-Vessel and Stainless Grades from ASTM A516 GR 70 to Hastelloy C276
Engineering teams balancing safety, durability, and lifecycle costs often weigh carbon steel pressure-vessel plate against high-alloy stainless and nickel-based materials. Choices such as ASTM A516 GR 70, JIS G4305 SUS304, JIS G4305 SUS316, and specialty stainless grades like a240 309s, a240 310s, a240 316ti, and sa240 317L each solve distinct design problems—from pressure containment to…