Stainless Steels AISI 304 vs AISI 316
A few percentages this way or that in chromium and nickel. The difference derives from molybdenum. While grade 304 stainless steel only has trace amounts of it, AISI 316 has considerably more. Addition of molybdenum increases corrosion resistance of 316 stainless steel, especially against pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.