This document provides information on the composition, properties, and applications of austenitic stainless steel 316L. It lists the alloying elements, mechanical properties like strength and hardness, thermal properties, corrosion resistance, and suitability for various manufacturing processes. Stainless steel 316L is a chromium-nickel alloy containing 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum that provides good corrosion resistance, formability and weldability.
This document provides information on the composition, properties, and applications of austenitic stainless steel 316L. It lists the alloying elements, mechanical properties like strength and hardness, thermal properties, corrosion resistance, and suitability for various manufacturing processes. Stainless steel 316L is a chromium-nickel alloy containing 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum that provides good corrosion resistance, formability and weldability.
This document provides information on the composition, properties, and applications of austenitic stainless steel 316L. It lists the alloying elements, mechanical properties like strength and hardness, thermal properties, corrosion resistance, and suitability for various manufacturing processes. Stainless steel 316L is a chromium-nickel alloy containing 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum that provides good corrosion resistance, formability and weldability.
This document provides information on the composition, properties, and applications of austenitic stainless steel 316L. It lists the alloying elements, mechanical properties like strength and hardness, thermal properties, corrosion resistance, and suitability for various manufacturing processes. Stainless steel 316L is a chromium-nickel alloy containing 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum that provides good corrosion resistance, formability and weldability.
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Compressive strength 170 - 310 MPa
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) 170 - 310 MPa Elongation 30 - 50 % Hardness - Vickers 170 - 220 HV Hardness - Rockwell B 75 - 83 Hardness - Rockwell C *0 - 18.8 Hardness - Brinell 146 - 217 MPa Fatigue strength at 10^7 cycles * 256 - 307 MPa Fatigue strength model (stress range) * 209 - 364 MPa Parameters:Stress Ratio = -1, Number of Cycles = 1e7 Fracture toughness 53 - 72 MPa.m^1/2 Mechanical loss coefficient (tan delta) * 9.5e-4 - 0.00148
Thermal properties Melting point 1.38e3 - 1.4e3 °C Maximum service temperature 750 - 925 °C Minimum service temperature -273 °C Thermal conductivity 13 - 17 W/m.K Specific heat capacity 490 - 530 J/kg.K Thermal expansion coefficient 15 - 18 µstrain/°C Latent heat of fusion * 260 - 285 kJ/kg
Processing properties Cold forming Good Hot forming Good Machinability - speed * 100 - 120 sfm Weldability - MIG Excellent Weldability - plasma Excellent Weldability - SAW Excellent Weldability - TIG Excellent Brazeability Good
Flammability Non-flammable (UL94: exceeds ratings) Fresh water Very good Salt water Very good Weak acids Very good Strong acids Very good Weak alkalis Very good Strong alkalis Very good Organic solvents Very good Sunlight (UV radiation) Very good Oxidation at 500C Very good Wear resistance Good
Corrosion resistance (relative to other metals)
Pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN) 22.6 - 28.4 Pitting and crevice corrosion Medium (20-30) Stress corrosion cracking Moderate
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Intergranular (weld line) corrosion Good
Inorganic acids Moderate Organic acids Good Alkalis Moderate Humidity / water Excellent Sea water Good Sour oil and gas Moderate
Primary material production: energy, CO2 and water
Embodied energy, primary production 77.2 - 85.3 MJ/kg CO2 footprint, primary production 4.85 - 5.36 kg/kg Water usage 112 - 337 l/kg
Material processing: energy
Casting energy * 3.95 - 4.36 MJ/kg Forging, rolling energy * 2.27 - 2.51 MJ/kg Metal powder forming energy * 13.2 - 14.5 MJ/kg Vaporization energy * 24.5 - 27.1 MJ/kg Conventional machining energy (per unit wt removed) * 8.84 - 9.77 MJ/kg Non-conventional machining energy (per unit wt removed) * 46 - 50.9 MJ/kg
Material processing: CO2 footprint
Casting CO2 * 0.237 - 0.262 kg/kg Forging, rolling CO2 * 0.182 - 0.201 kg/kg Metal powder forming CO2 * 1.06 - 1.16 kg/kg Vaporization CO2 * 1.96 - 2.17 kg/kg Conventional machining CO2 (per unit wt removed) * 0.707 - 0.782 kg/kg Non-conventional machining CO2 (per unit wt removed) * 3.68 - 4.07 kg/kg
Material recycling: energy, CO2 and recycle fraction
Embodied energy, recycling * 21.6 - 23.9 MJ/kg CO2 footprint, recycling * 1.36 - 1.5 kg/kg Recycle fraction in current supply 35.5 - 39.3 %
Notes Typical uses Process plant parts, particularly in thick sections; Used for the containment of nitric acid that has been contaminated by halides, or mixed with certain other acids; Warning Although this alloy is the best choice for some specialist situations involving nitric acid, 304L is preferable for general nitric acid use, on both cost and corrosion criteria. If HNO3 concentration > 65%, use aluminum or a high-silicon cast iron. Reference sources Data compiled from multiple sources. See links to the References table. Standards with similar compositions
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The following information is taken from ASM AlloyFinder 3 - see link to References table for further information. ONORM M3121 X2CrNiMo17132KKW (Austria) EN 10088/2(95) 1.4307 (Belgium) EN 10088/2(95) 1.4404 (Belgium) EN 10088/2(95) 1.4432 (Belgium) EN 10088/2(95) 1.4435 (Belgium) EN 10088/2(95) X2CrNi18-9 (Belgium) EN 10088/2(95) X2CrNiMo17-12-2 (Belgium) EN 10088/2(95) X2CrNiMo17-12-3 (Belgium) EN 10088/2(95) X2CrNiMo18-14-3 (Belgium) EN 10088/3(95) 1.4307 (Belgium) EN 10088/3(95) 1.4404 (Belgium) EN 10088/3(95) 1.4432 (Belgium) EN 10088/3(95) 1.4435 (Belgium) EN 10088/3(95) X2CrNi18-9 (Belgium) EN 10088/3(95) X2CrNiMo17-12-2 (Belgium) EN 10088/3(95) X2CrNiMo17-12-3 (Belgium) EN 10088/3(95) X2CrNiMo18-14-3 (Belgium) GB 1220(92) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB 12770(91) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB 12771(91) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB 13296(91) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB 3280(92) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB 4237(92) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB 4239(91) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB 4240(93) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB/T 14975(94) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) GB/T 14976(94) 00Cr17Ni14Mo2 (China) CSN 417349 17349 (Czech Republic) CSN 417350 17350 (Czech Republic) SFS 750(86) X2CrNiMo17122 (Finland) SFS 752 XCrNiMo1812 (Finland) SFS 752(86) X2CrNiMo17133 (Finland) AFNOR NFA35573 Z2CND17.12 (France) AFNOR NFA35574 Z2CND17.12 (France) AFNOR NFA35575 Z2CND17.12 (France) AFNOR NFA35577 Z2CND17.12 (France) AFNOR NFA36209 Z2CND17.12 (France) AFNOR NFA36607 Z2CND17.12 (France) DIN 17440(96) GX2CrNiMoN18-10 (Germany) DIN 17440(96) WNr 1.4404 (Germany) DIN 17440(96) WNr 1.4435 (Germany) DIN 17440(96) X2CrNiMo18-14-3 (Germany) DIN 17441(97) GX2CrNiMoN18-10 (Germany) DIN 17441(97) WNr 1.4404 (Germany) DIN 17441(97) WNr 1.4435 (Germany) DIN 17441(97) X2CrNiMo18-14-3 (Germany) MSZ 4360(87) X3CrNiMo17143 (Hungary) IS 1570/5(85) X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (India) IS 6527 02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (India) IS 6528 02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (India) IS 6529 02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (India) IS 6603 02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (India) IS 6911 02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (India) UNI 6901(71) X2CrNiMo1712 (Italy) UNI 6901(71) X2CrNiMo1713 (Italy) UNI 6904(71) X2CrNiMo1712 (Italy) UNI 6904(71) X2CrNiMo1713 (Italy) UNI 7500(75) X2CrNiMo1712 (Italy) UNI 7500(75) X2CrNiMo1713 (Italy) UNI 8317(81) X2CrNiMo1712 (Italy) JIS G3214(91) SUSF316L (Japan) JIS G3447(94) SUS316LTBS (Japan) JIS G3459(94) SUS316LLTP (Japan) JIS G4303(91) SUS316L (Japan) JIS G4304(91) SUS316L (Japan) JIS G4305(91) SUS316L (Japan) No JISwarranty G4306isSUS316L given for the accuracy of this data. Values marked * are estimates. (Japan) JIS G4307 SUS316L (Japan) JIS G4308(98) SUS316L (Japan) Page 5 of 5 Stainless steel, austenitic, AISI 316L, wrought
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