316L Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel is an Austenitic stainless steel.  It is a lower-carbon variant of 316 stainless steel.

316L Stainless steel shows good corrosion resistance and is, therefore, used in various applications. With a good amount of molybdenum, grade 316L shows high corrosion resistance even in acid and chloride solutions, making it ideal for marine applications.

Chemical Composition:

316L is a low-carbon version of grade 316 stainless steel with a good amount of molybdenum. Here is a detailed chemical composition of grade 316L stainless steel.

  • Nickel (Ni)             00-14.00%
  • Chromium (Cr) 00-18.00%
  • Silicon (Si)             00%
  • Molybdenum (Mo) 00-3.00%
  • Carbon (C)             03%
  • Manganese (Mn) 00%
  • Phosphorous             04%
  • Sulfur 03%
  • Copper (Cu)             75%
  • Iron                         Balance

Physical Properties of 316L Stainless Steel:

Below are the physical properties of grade 316L, making it suitable for various applications across various industries.

  • Density: 0.29 lbs/in3 7.99 g/cm3
  • Electrical Resistivity: microhm-in (microhm-cm): 68 ° F (20 ° C): 29.4 (74.0)
  • Specific Heat: BTU/lbl° F (kJ/kg•K): 32 – 212 ° F (0 – 100 °C): 0.12 (0.50)
  • Thermal Conductivity: BTU/hr/ft2/ft/°F (W/m•K):
    • At 212 °F (100 °C): 9.4 (16.2)
    • At 932 °F (500 °C): 12.4 (21.4)
  • Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: in/inl°F (µm/m•K)
    • 32 – 212 °F (0 – 100 °C): 8.9 x 10-5 (16.0)
    • 32 – 600 °F (0 – 315 °C): 9.0 x 10-5 (16.2)
    • 32 – 1000 °F (0- 538 °C): 9.7 x 10-5 (17.5)
    • 32 – 1200 °F (0 – 649 °C): 10.3 x 10-5 (18.5)
    • 32 – 1500 °F (0 – 871 °C): 11.1 x 10-5 (18.5)
  • Modulus of Elasticity: ksi (MPa)
    • 28 x 103 (193 x 103) in tension
    • 11 .2 x 103 (77 x 103) in torsion
  • Magnetic Permeability: H = 200 Oersteds: Annealed < 1.02 max
  • Melting Range: 2500 – 2590 °F (1371 – 1421 °C)

Mechanical Properties of 316L Stainless Steel:

The mechanical properties of 316L stainless steel at room temperature include:

  • Tensile strength: 485 MPa
  • Yield strength: 170 MPa
  • Elongation: 40% in 50 mm

Annealed Condition Typical:

In annealed condition, the properties of grade 316L are as follows:

  • Ultimate Tensile Strength: 70 KSI min (485 MPa min)
  • Yield Strength (0.2% Offset): 25 KSI min (170 MPa min)
  • Elongation: 40% min
  • Hardness: Rb 95 max

316L Corrosion Resistance Wire

Alloy 316L shows good resistance to atmospheric corrosion and moderate oxidizing and reducing environments.

316L Stainless Steel Wire Applications:

Some of the common applications of grade 316L stainless steel wires are:

  • Storage and Transportation Tanks
  • Chemical Screens
  • Food Processing
  • Chemical Tubing
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Oil Refineries
  • Watch Manufacturing
  • Photographic Handling
  • Gas Scrubbers
  • Paper Mill Processing
  • Textile Industry Parts
  • Flexible Metal Hose
  • Marine Applications

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