Abstract
Austenitic stainless steels, especially AISI 304 and 316L, are recognized for their high mechanical strength, toughness and corrosion resistance in various applications. Sensitization in AISI 304 and the presence of manganese sulfide (MnS) in AISI 316L are the main causes of susceptibility to intergranular and pitting corrosion, respectively. Sensitized steels and steels with high concent…