• Gadget
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Topic: External chainplates

I'm moving the chainplates to the outside of the hull. Each one will be approx. 14" x 1 1/2" x 1/4" stainless steel. I've been told I need 314 stainless but I'm having trouble finding it, I have found an available supply of 316 stainless. Any one know the difference and would the 316 work for me?

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  • edd
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Re: External chainplates

Google "stainless steel" or "314 stainless steel" and you will have more info than anyone  needs....

  • Gadget
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Re: External chainplates

I did that and your right, I now know all about 314 and 316 stainless. I know the tensile strength yeild, the modulus of elasticity (200 gpa for 314 if anyone is interested), the specific heat capacity, the hardness brinell AND the hardness knoop..........ect. ect.     Help! I need a translator for this foreign language.

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Re: External chainplates

316 is the more corrosion resistant, 304 has the higher yield strength but is less corrosion resistant.

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