321 Stainless Steel for Medical Equipment

1. What medical equipment uses 321? Autoclave chambers, sterilizer baskets, and high-temperature ovens.

2. Does 321 resist steam sterilization? Yes, it maintains integrity after hundreds of 134°C steam cycles.

3. Is 321 biocompatible? Yes, it meets ISO 10993 for medical device safety.

4. How to clean 321 medical equipment? Steam, ethylene oxide, or chemical disinfectants are safe to use.

5. Why choose 321 over 316 for medical sterilizers? 321's high-temperature stability outperforms 316.