316L Stainless Steel Coil
Alloy 316/316L is molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel
Description
Alloy 316/316L is molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel. The higher nickel and molybdenum content in this grade allows it to demonstrate better overall corrosion resistant properties than 304, 316 stainless steel by adding Mo element, make its corrosion resistance, and improve the high temperature strength, high temperature can reach 1200-1200 degrees, can be used in critical conditions，especially with regard to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. In addition, Alloy 316/ 316L provides excellent elevated temperature tensile, creep and stress-rupture strengths, as well as outstanding formability and weldability. 316L is the lower carbon version of 316 and is immune from sensitization; therefore, it is very frequently used in heavy gauge welded components
SPECIFICATIONS
A666，ASTM A240
Chemical composition
Element | Type 316 %max | Type 316L %max |
Carbon | 0.08 | 0.030 |
Manganese | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Sulfur | 0.030 | 0.030 |
Phosphorus | 0.045 | 0.045 |
Silicon | 0.75 | 0.75 |
Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 | 16.0 – 18.0 |
Nickel | 10.00 – 14.00 | 10.00 – 14.00 |
Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 | 2.00 – 3.00 |
Nitrogen | 0.10 | 0.10 |
Typical Mechanical Properties
Grade | Tensile | ||||
Ultimate/Min | Yield/Min | Elongation/Min | |||
KSI | MPA | KSI | MPA | % | |
316 | 75 | 515 | 30 | 205 | 35 |
316L | 70 | 485 | 25 | 170 | 35 |
316L stainless steel Application
Typical applications include:
• Food preparation equipment particularly in chloride environments.
• Chemical processing, equipment
• Heat exchangers
• Marine applications
• Architectural applications
• Medical implants, including pins, screws and orthopaedic implants like total hip and knee replacements
• Fasteners
