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Stainless Steel 316L

Related Metals: Project 70 316L(tm)
VLX316U(tm)
Speed-E-Mac 316L(tm)
Project 7000 Stainless 316L(tm)
3R60(tm)
316L SCQ(tm)
Prodec 316L(tm)
AF 316H(tm)
AF 316L(tm)
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Specifications: AFNOR Z3CND 18-14-03
AISI 316L
AMS 5507
AMS 5584
AMS 5653
ASTM A167
ASTM A182
ASTM A213
ASTM A240
ASTM A249
ASTM A269
ASTM A270
ASTM A276
ASTM A312
ASTM A314
ASTM A336
ASTM A403
ASTM A473
ASTM A478
ASTM A479
ASTM A511
ASTM A554
ASTM A580
ASTM A632
ASTM A666
ASTM A688
ASTM A774
ASTM A778
ASTM A813
ASTM A814
ASTM F138
DIN 1.4404
DIN 1.4435
DIN 1.4438
QQ S763
QQ S766
UNS S31603

Chemistry Data

Carbon

0.03 max

Chromium

16 - 18

Iron

Balance

Manganese

2 max

Molybdenum

2 - 3

Nickel

10 - 14

Phosphorus

0.045 max

Silicon

1 max

Sulphur

0.03 max

General Information

Principal Design Features

316L is often substituted for 316 stainless due to its superior weldability with no appreciable difference in price or properties. It combines good availability in all forms and size ranges with great strength and corrosion resistance.


Applications

Components used in marine environments and chemical equipment. Suitable for any application where 316 stainless is used and stronger welds are desirable.


Machinability

Low speeds and constant feeds will minimize this alloy's tendency to work harden. Tougher than 304 stainless with a long stringy chip, the use of chip breakers is recommended. Many companies now offer premium machinability grades, such as CarTech with their Project 70 and 7000 series.


Welding

All common fusion and resistance methods except oxyacetylene welding have proven successful. Use AWS E/ER 316L filler metal for best results.


Hot Working

All common hot working processes are possible with this alloy. Heat to 2100-2300 F (1149-1260 C). Avoid working this material below 1700 F (927 C). For optimum corrosion resistance, a post-work annealing is recommended.


Cold Working

Shearing, stamping, heading and drawing can be successfully performed . To remove internal stresses, a post-work annealing is recommended.


Annealing

1850-2050 F (1010-1121 C), followed by rapid cooling.


Hardening

This alloy does not respond to heat treatment. Cold work will cause an increase in both hardness and strength.


Physical Data

Density (lb / cu. in.)

0.288

Specific Gravity

7.9

Specific Heat (Btu/lb/Deg F - [32-212 Deg F])

0.12

Electrical Resistivity (microhm-cm (at 68 Deg F))

444

Melting Point (Deg F)

2550

Modulus of Elasticity Tension

28

Mechanical Data

MSO currently has no data available for this grade.

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