316/316L Stainless Steel

316/316L Stainless Steel

Type 316 and 316L stainless steel contain slightly more nickel than type 304, giving it better resistance to corrosion than type 304, especially in chloride environments that tend to cause pitting. 316L has superior intergranular corrosion resistance after welding or stress relieving. Easy to maintain, good pitting resistance, superior creep strength, and close tolerances. Typical uses include components used in marine environments, conveyors, and food processing equipment components.

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316 SS Data Sheet

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Principal Design Features

Type 316 stainless steel contains molybdenum, which provides improved resistance to pitting and corrosion in many chloride-containing environments compared with Type 304. Type 316L has a lower carbon content and is commonly selected for welded applications where reducing the risk of carbide precipitation is important.

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316/316L Chemistry

Carbon0.03 max
Chromium16 - 18
IronBalance
Manganese2 max
Molybdenum2 - 3
Nickel10 - 14
Phosphorus0.045 max
Silicon1 max
Sulphur0.03 max

316/316L Physical Data

Density (lb / cu. in.)0.29
Specific Gravity7.9
Specific Heat (Btu/lb/Deg F - [32-212 Deg F])0.12
Electrical Resistivity (microhm-cm (at 68 Deg F))444
Melting Point (Deg F)2550
Modulus of Elasticity Tension28

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