Tuesday, May 24, 2011

316|316L Stainless Steel

Type 316L (UNS S31603) stainless steel has an extra-low carbon content and is a variation of Type 316. The low carbon content is necessary for welding applications where avoiding carbide precipitation is key.
316/316L stainless steel flat rolled coil is mainly used in welding applications where corrosion resistance is a concern.

Specifications

ASTM A240 for annealed condition
ASTM A666 for tempered material*
Composition per ASTM A240
Carbon.03 Max
Manganese2.00 Max
Phosphorus.045 Max
Sulfur.030 Max
Silicon.75 Max
Chromium17.00 - 19.00
Nickel9.00 - 12.00
Nitrogen.10 Max
Molybdenum 
Mechanical Properties (Annealed, Per ASTM A240)
UTS75,000 ksi Min
Elongation % in 2"40.00 Min
Rockwell HardnessRB95.00 Max
* Tempered mechanical properties are available upon request.

316/316L stainless steel applications

  • Chemical industry
  • Paper industry equipment
  • Pharmaceutical processing equipment
Magnetic Properties: 316L rolled coil stainless steel is a non-magnetic alloy that cannot be hardened by heat treatment.
Forming: Like most austenitic steels, Type 316L can be formed into most shapes. Re-annealing is recommended before each cold-forming operation.

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