Corrosion resistance
Corrosion resistance is better than 304 stainless steel, in the production process of pulp and paper has good corrosion resistance. And 316 stainless steel is also resistant to Marine and aggressive industrial atmospheres.

Heat resistance
316 stainless steel (06Cr17Ni12Mo2) has good oxidation resistance in discontinuous use below 871°C(1600°F) and in continuous use above 927 °C(1700°F). It is best not to use 316 stainless steel continuously in the range of 427°C to 857°C(800°F to 1575°F), but it has good heat resistance when used continuously outside this temperature range. 316L stainless steel has better carbide precipitation resistance than 316 stainless steel and can be used in the above temperature range.

Heat treatment
Annealed in the temperature range of 850-1050°C followed by rapid annealing followed by rapid cooling. 316 stainless steel cannot be hardened by heat treatment.

welding
316 stainless steel has good welding performance. Can be welded using all standard welding methods. According to the use, 316Cb, 316L or 309Cb stainless steel filler rod or welding rod can be used for welding. In order to obtain the best corrosion resistance, the welding section of 316 stainless steel needs to be annealed after welding. Post weld annealing is not required if 316L stainless steel is used.