CFM8 cast equivalent of 316 SS
The ASM Metals Handbook lists both CF-8M and CF-12M as being the nominal cast equivalents of 316SS even though CF-12M has slightly higher C content than CF-8M. It also notes that this is just a nominal equivalent between wrought and cast products. The chemistries of the two metals are not identical. CF-8M has higher Cr, S, …