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Type 316/316L is a chromium nickel austenitic stainless steel containing molybdenum. The molybdenum addition enhances the corrosion resistance over that of 304/304L in halide environments as well as in reducing acids such as sulfuric and phosphoric acid. Type 316L can be dual certified as 316 when the composition meets the lower carbon limit of 316L and the slightly higher strength levels of 316. Type 316L should be specified for welded applications as the low carbon version eliminates chromium carbide precipitation and enhances the corrosion resistance in the as-welded condition.
Type 316/316L resists atmospheric corrosion as well as in moderately oxidizing environments. It also resists corrosion in marine atmospheres and has excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion in the as-welded condition. Type 316/316L has excellent strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures. Type 316/316L is non-magnetic in the annealed condition but may become slightly magnetic as a result of severe cold working.
Main Specification:
Product Name | Stainless steel sheet |
Material | 316L |
Standard | ASTM, EN, GB, JIS |
Length | as your requirement |
Thickness | 0.12-2.0mm or as your requirement |
Width | 10-1250mm or as your requirement |
Surface | 2B/HL/NO.4/NO.3/BA |
Usage | Construction encasement, doors, windows and armatures, offshore modules, cisterns and pipes for chemical tankers |
Payment terms | full payment by L/C or 20% down payment, balance before shipment |
Delivery time | within 20 working days |
MOQ | 50Tons |
Chemical Composition
Chemical Composition (wt%) limits as specified in ASTM A240 and ASME SA240*
Element | 316 | 316L |
Carbon | 0.08 | 0.030 max |
Chromium | 16.0-18.0 | 16.0-18.0 |
Nickel | 10.0-14.0 | 10.0-14.0 |
Molybdenum | 2.00-3.00 | 2.00-3.00 |
Manganese | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Silicon | 0.75 | 0.75 |
Nitrogen | 0.10 | 0.10 |
Phosphorus | 0.045 | 0.045 |
Sulfur | 0.030 | 0.030 |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical property requirements for annealed product as specified in ASTM A240 and ASME SA240
Property | 316 | 316L |
Yield Strength, min. (ksi) | 30 | 25 |
Tensile Strength, min. (ksi) | 75 | 70 |
Elongation, min. (%) | 40 | 40 |
Hardness, max. (Rb) | 95 | 95 |
Mechanical property requirements for cold worked flat rolled products as specified in ASTM A666
Condition | Yield Strength (ksi) min. | Tensile Strength (ksi) min. | Elongation % min. in 2 in. | |
<0.015 in. | ≥0.015 in. | |||
1/4 Hard | 75 | 125 | 10 | 10 |
1/2 Hard | 110 | 150 | 6 | 7 |
Construction encasement, doors, windows and armatures, offshore modules, cisterns and pipes for chemical tankers, production, warehousing and overland transportation of chemicals, food and beverages, pharmacy, synthetic fibre, paper and textile plants and pressure vessels. Due to the low C-content, the resistance to intergranular corrosion is also guaranteed in the welded condition.