Which Stainless Steels Are Ferritic?

Is 316 stainless steel ferritic or austenitic?

A ferritic stainless steel owes its magnetism to two factors: its high concentration of iron and its fundamental structure. Both 304 and 316 stainless steels are austenitic, when they cool, the iron remains in the form of austenite (gamma iron), a phase of iron which is nonmagnetic.

Is 304 or 410 stainless steel better?

Type 316 contains slightly more nickel than Type 304, and 2-3% molybdenum giving it better resistance to corrosion than Type 304, especially in chloride environments that tend to cause pitting. ... Type 410 resists corrosion in mild atmospheres, steam, and many mild chemical environments.