316L
316L
General
316L, THE LOW CARBON VERSION OF 316 STAINLESS STEEL, IS IMMUNE TO GRAIN BOUNDARY CARBIDE PRECIPITATION (SENSITISATION). THIS MAKES IT SUITED TO USE IN HEAVY GAUGE (OVER ABOUT 6MM) WELDED COMPONENTS.
Uses
MARINE AND OFFSHORT, FOOD & BEVERAGE, PHARMACEUTICAL, HARSH CONDITION PUMPS, VALVES & PIPING.
Heat Treatment & Condition
CONDITION A
Chemical Analysis
C
·
0.030 MAX
Cr
·
16.50/18.50
Mo
·
2.00/2.50
Si
·
1.00 MAX
P
·
0.05 MAX
S
·
0.020 MAX
Ni
·
10.00/13.00
Mn
·
2.00 MAX
| C | Cr | Mo | Si | P | S | Ni | Mn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.030 MAX | 16.50/18.50 | 2.00/2.50 | 1.00 MAX | 0.05 MAX | 0.020 MAX | 10.00/13.00 | 2.00 MAX |
Typical Mechanical Properties (EXAMPLE ONLY)
TEN. STRENTH
485 MPa MIN
0.2% PROOF STRESS
170 MPa MIN
ELONG. A5
40%
HARDNESS
217 MAX HB
| TEN. STRENTH | 0.2% PROOF STRESS | ELONG. A5 | HARDNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 MPa MIN | 170 MPa MIN | 40% | 217 MAX HB |