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316/316L Stainless Steel
Type 316/316L Stainless Steel is a molybdenum steel possessing improved resistance to pitting by solutions containing chlorides and other halides.
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In addition, it provides excellent elevated temperature tensile, creep and stress-rupture strengths.

Chemcial Composition - 316/316L stainless steel tubing and pipe

Grade

316

316L

UNS Designation

S31600

S31603

Carbon (C) Max.

0.08

0.030*

Manganese (Mn) Max.

2.00

2.00

Phosphorous (P) Max.

0.045

0.045

Sulphur (S) Max.

0.030

0.030

Silicon (Si) Max.

1.00

1.00

Chromium (Cr)

16.0 – 18.0

16.0 – 18.0

Nickel (Ni)

10.0 – 14.0

10.0 – 14.0

Molybdenum (Mo)

2.0 – 3.0

2.0 – 3.0

Nitrogen (N)

Iron (Fe)

Bal.

Bal.

Other Elements

Typical Mechanical Properties- Stainless Steel 316/316L

Material

Form

Tensile Strength (ksi)

Yield Strength (ksi)

% Elongation

Hardness HB

Alloy 316L

316L Sheet AMS 5507

100 max

-

45

-

Alloy 316

316 Sheet AMS 5524

75 min

30

45

207 max

Physical Properties - 316/316L/316H stainless steel in the Annealed Condition at -20°F to +100°F

Alloy

UNS Design
-ation

Spec.

Tensile Strength

Yield Strength

psi

MPa

ksi

psi

MPa

ksi

Elongation in 2 inches (min.) %

Grain Size Req.

Max. Hardness

Modulus of Elasticity (x106 psi)

Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (IN./IN./°F x 10-6)

Thermal
Conductivity
(BTU-in/ft2-h-°F)

316

S31600

A249, A312

75,000

515

75

30,000

205

30

35

90 Rb

28.0

9.2

116

316L

S31603

A270, A312

70,000

485

70

25,000

170

25

90 Rb

28.0

9.2

116

316H

S31609

7 or coarser

Product Range - 316/316L Stainles steel

Alloy

UNS Designation

Werkstoff NR.

Specifications*

316

S31600

1.4401

A269, A/SA249, A/SA312, A1016, A632, A/SA688

316L**

S31603

1.4404

A269, A/SA249, A/SA312, A1016, A632, A/SA688

*Note: The specifications noted including ASTM, ASME, or other applicable authorities are correct at the time of publication. Other specifications may apply for use of these materials in different applications.

Design Features - 316/316L Stainless Steel

· Type 316 is more resistant to atmospheric and other mild environments than Type 304.  it is resistant to dilute solutions (i.e. 1-5%) of sulfuric acid up to 120°F.  However, in certain oxidizing acids, Type 316 is less resistant than Type 304.

· 316 is susceptible to carbide precipitation when exposed in the temperature range of 800° - 1500°F and therefore is susceptible to intergranular corrosion in the as-welded condition.  Annealing after welding will restore corrosion resistance.

· Type316L has the same composition as Type 316 except the carbon content is held below 0.03%.  Not unexpectedly, its general corrosion resistance and other properties closely correspond to those of Type 316.  However, it does provide immunity to intergranular attack in the as-welded condition or with short periods of exposure in the temperature range of 800° - 1500°F. The use of 316L is recommended when exposure in the carbide precipitation range is unavoidable and where annealing after welding is not practical.  However, prolonged exposure in this range may embrittle the material and make it susceptible to intergranular attack.

· The maximum temperature for scaling resistance in contnuous services is about 1650°F, and 1500°F for intermittent service.

· May be susceptible to chloride stress corrosion cracking.

· Non-hardenable; non-magnetic in the annealed condition, and slightly magnetic when cold worked.

· Improved corrosion resistance to chlorides.

Typical Applications - Stainless Steel 316/316L

· Nuclear

· Chemical Processing

· Rubber

· Plastics

· Pulp & Paper

· Pharmaceutical

· Textile

· Heat exchangers, condensers & evaporators

Tensile Requirements - Stainless Steel 316/316L

Tensile Strength (KSI): 70

Yield Strength (KSI): 25

KSI can be converted to MPA (Megapascals) by multiplying by 6.895.

 


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