316, 316l, 316Ti, but like Monel, these alloys are all subject to crevice
corrosion. Their corrosion resistance is due to their ability to absorb
oxygen on their surface and if under even mild abrasion or electrolysis and
the environment becomes oxygen depleted, they corrode very quickly. So, the
answer is to make certain that water flows around the fastener, anti sieze
is used on the threads and it isn't mounted near dissimilar metals and your
golden.
Steve

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
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Show me the stainless alloy that does not corrode when submerged for long
in salt water, and I'm your man.

BrianW

Steve Lusardi wrote:
Brian,
Please do the research if you disagree. Stainless fasteners exhibit far
greater strength and fatigue resistance, which by the way is poor for the
whole nickel alloy family and depending on the alloy, exhibit every bit
as good resistance to corrosion. May I also point out that nickel alloys
fasteners are not always the best solution for corrosive and electrolytic
environments and that includes monel. So, assuming your application
qualifies for a nickel alloy solution, why in the world would you choose
monel, when SS is better and less expensive?
Steve

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
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Strong AND corrosion-resistant!
I'm all ears! Bronze? Particular brasses? Not stainless nor alloy
steel nor mild steel certainly. Some aluminum alloys? possibly.
nickel alloys (other than monel??) Titanium??

Brian W

Steve Lusardi wrote:
Ezcellent? I don't think so. There are other materials far better for
both strength and corrosion resistance. There are reasons why they are
hard to find.
Steve