304 - 316 Stainless Steel Identification Test Kit– TK05
304 - 316 Stainless Steel Identification Test Kit - TK05 for stainless steel material type 304 and type 316
With this test kit you can test whether your stainless steel material is type 304 or type 316. In the case of a 316 metal the test will lead to a distincive pink color.
This test kit contains 20 test swabs, test liquid, an electrode, 304 and 316 test material and a manual.
The test swabs have a shelf life of 3 months. Refill sets for 20 tests are additionally available (TK05RF).
General use of the test kit
You can perform the test directly on any stainless steel product. First, place the test swab on the metal. Then, moisten the test swab with the supplied test liquid. Subsequently, make contact with the electrode for about half a minute. (The test kit uses a safe low battery voltage.) This causes a discoloration of the test swab.
In the case of a 304 metal, the test swab will turn light yellow/brown.
In the case of a 316 metal, the test swab will turn distinct pink/purple.
This test kit is also known as 'moly test' or 'molybdenum test' because it detects molybdenum. Since molybdenum is present in 316 metal, this leads to the pink/purple colour of the test swab. Also other metals which contain molybdenum can be identified by this testkit. It is also possible to identify A4 bolts by this testkit since these bolts have the same composition as 316 metals.
Ordering is only possible for companies in Europe and the UK.
You will receive our quotation by e-mail within one or two working days. After your acceptance of our quotation, we will send the test kit as fast as possible.
Performing the test on a piece of metal
Example of test swab discolouration after testing on 304 and a 316 metal.
Disclaimer
Although this product has been compiled with the utmost care, MATinspired B.V. cannot be held liable for damage that results from the use of or contact with the product. This measurement method is only an indication, and MATinspired B.V. is not responsible for the test results.
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