Description
Where plastic may absorb contaminants and allow them to spread, steel is non-absorbent and allows for better sanitation control. When electropolished, those attributes are enhanced. Grade 316 steel is highly formable and offers durability and corrosion resistance. Grade 316 stainless steels have a chemical composition that includes high levels of nickel which make them resistant to extreme temperatures and receptive to sanitation. As a result, they're highly suitable for the strict demands of the medical industry. Ideal for applications with corrosive chemicals, such as blood, salt, and cleaning agents. The inherently sterile nature of stainless steel and the sanitation benefits of electropolishing, make this high-quality metal quintessential for pharmaceutical and medical environments. This test tube rack was used by the CDC to fight COVID-19 and holds 72 test tubes. Grade 316 is a popular alloy of stainless steel with a melting range of 2,500 F 2,550 F (1,371 C 1,399 C). As an austenitic stainless steel alloy, it has qualities such as high strength, corrosion resistance, and high concentrations of chromium and nickel. The alloy has a tensile strength of 579 MPa (84 ksi) and a maximum use temperature of around 800C (1,472F). Additionally, grade 316 has added molybdenum in its formulation, which improves the alloy's resistance to acids, alkalis, and chloride pitting. Chemical Makeup 16 percent chromium 10 percent nickel 2 percent molybdenum
