Stainless Steel Grade 316L (UNS S31603) is a standard molybdenum bearing grade in the austenitic family of Stainless Steels.
Stainless Steel Grade 316L: forms, specifications and uses
Stainless Steel Grade 316L is supplied to specifications including AMS 5653, AMS-QQ-S-763, AMS-S-7720, ASTM A276, ASTM A479 and ASTM A484.
Typical uses of Stainless Steel Grade 316L include chemical and petrochemical processing,, medical implants and instrumentation, heat exchangers and surface condensers, semiconductors and petroleum refining.
For Stainless Steel Grade 316L, request a quote online or contact your nearest Titanium Industries location. Alloy data on this page is for reference only, not for design.
Stainless Steel Grade 316L | UNS# S31603 is a standard molybdenum bearing grade in the austenitic family of Stainless Steels. The inclusion of molybdenum gives 316L better corrosion resistance against pitting and chloride environments than Stainless Steel grade 304. 316L is also the low carbon variant of 316 and demonstrates a high immunity sensitization. Because of these desirable qualities, 316L is widely used in the chemical production, oil & gas, and similar markets. 316L is also shows excellent fabricability, strength, toughness, and performs well even in cryogenic temperatures.
Stainless Steel Alloy 316L Specifications:
Stainless Steel Alloy 316L products offered at all Titanium Industries' locations:
Stainless Steel Alloy 316L Applications:
- Chemical and Petrochemical Processing,
- Medical Implants and Instrumentation
- Heat Exchangers and Surface Condensers
- Semiconductors
- Petroleum Refining
DISCLAIMER: Alloy data sheets are for reference only, not for design purposes.
| Chemical Composition | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C <=0.03% | Cr 17.25% | Ni 12.0% | Mo 2.5% | Mn <=2% | |||||
| Si 1.0% | P <=0.045% | S 0<=0.03% | |||||||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | Electrical conductivity (% IACS) | Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F) | Specific heat capacity | Thermal expansion (1/°F) | Melting Point (°F) | |
| 0.289 | 2.33 | 112 | 0.12 | 0.00000890 | 2510 | |
| Mechanical Properties | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | Minimum | Maximum | |||||||
| Yield Strength Range (Rp0.2 Offset) (ksi) | 25 | 170 | |||||||
| Tensile Strength Range (Rm) (ksi) | 70.3 | 90 | |||||||
| Elongation (AL=5 x Ø) | 35.0% | 60.0% | |||||||
| Brinell Hardness (H) | 146 | 217 | |||||||
| Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) (E): 28000 | |||||||||
| Machineability General Index: 36% | |||||||||
Stainless Steel Grade 316L: questions and answers
What is Stainless Steel Grade 316L?
What is Stainless Steel Grade 316L?
Stainless Steel Grade 316L (UNS S31603) is a standard molybdenum bearing grade in the austenitic family of Stainless Steels.
Which specifications does Stainless Steel Grade 316L meet?
Which specifications does Stainless Steel Grade 316L meet?
AMS 5653, AMS-QQ-S-763, AMS-S-7720, ASTM A276, ASTM A479 and ASTM A484.
What is Stainless Steel Grade 316L used for?
What is Stainless Steel Grade 316L used for?
Chemical and petrochemical processing,, medical implants and instrumentation, heat exchangers and surface condensers, semiconductors and petroleum refining.