316 grade stainless steel is a highly versatile and corrosion-resistant alloy that finds extensive use in various industries. Known for its exceptional durability and excellent resistance to both atmospheric and chemical corrosion, it is often the material of choice for applications exposed to harsh environments, such as marine and coastal structures. With its added molybdenum content, 316 stainless steel exhibits superior resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, making it suitable for use in chloride-rich environments. Furthermore, its non-magnetic properties and excellent formability make it ideal for fabrication into a wide range of products, including plates, strips, beams, merchant bars, structural sections, pipes, fittings and valves. Whether in demanding industrial settings or everyday applications, 316 grade stainless steel stands as a reliable and enduring material offering remarkable strength and longevity.
Final chemical, mechanical properties, dimensions and tolerances are confirmed against the governing specification and purchase order.
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | Min % | Max % |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | - | 0.08 |
| Manganese | - | 2.00 |
| Phosphorus | - | 0.045 |
| Sulfur | - | 0.030 |
| Silicon | - | 0.75 |
| Chromium | 16.00 | 18.00 |
| Nickel | 10.00 | 14.00 |
| Nitrogen | - | 0.10 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | 316 | 316L |
|---|---|---|
| ensile Strength (MPa) | 515 | 485 |
| Tensile Strength (Ksi) | 75.00 | 70.00 |
| Yield Strength %0.2 (MPa) | 205 | 170 |
| Yield Strength %0.2 (Ksi) | 30 | 25 |
| Elongation % | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| Hardness Rockwell B (HRB) max. | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| AISI | UNS | EN | Werkstoff Nr. | JIS | AFNOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | S31600 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | 1.4401 | SUS316 | Z6CND17.12 |
| 316L | S31603 | X2CrNiMo17-12-2 | 1.4404 | SUS316L | Z3CND17.12 |
| SCOPE OF SUPPLY | SIZE UNIT | DIMENSIONAL RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Plates | Thickness | 20GA to 11″ [1 to 280mm] |
| Round Pipes | OD | 5/16″ to 24″ [8 to 610mm] |
| Angle Bars | Leg Height | 1.50″ to 8″ [38 to 200mm] |
| Flat Bars | Thickness | 1/8″ to 4″ [3 to 100mm] |
| HEB-HEA-HEM | Height | 100 to 240mm |
| W Beams | Height X lb/ft | W4x13 to W24x131 |
| IPE-IPN-UPE-UPN | Base | 20 to 400mm |
| Round Bars | Dia | 20GA to 24″ [1 to 610mm] |
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