316 / 316L

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316 / 316L
SPECIFICATIONS

UNS: S31600, S31603
W. NR.: 1.4401, 1.4404
ASTM: A 240, A 276, A 312, A 479
ASME: SA 240, SA 276, SA 312, SA 479
AMS: 5507, 5524, 5648, 5653

FEATURES
  • Improved general and localized corrosion to 304/304L stainless
  • Good formability
  • Good weldability
APPLICATIONS
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Chemical process vessels
  • Pharmaceutical Equipment
COMMON TRADE NAMES
316 / 316L
UNS: S31600, S31603 / AMS: 5507, 5524, 5648, 5653

316/316L is the most commonly used austenitic stainless steel in the chemical process industry. The addition of molybdenum increases general corrosion resistance, improves chloride pitting resistance and strengthens the alloy in high temperature service. Through the controlled addition of nitrogen it is common for 316/316L to meet the mechanical properties of 316 straight grade, while maintaining a low carbon content.

Bar also available in PRODEC® enhanced machining grade.

MARKETS & INDUSTRIES

AVIATION - CHEMICAL PROCESSING - DEFENSE - HYDROGEN - INFRASTRUCTURE - MEDICAL - MINING - OIL AND GAS - PHARMACEUTICAL - POWER GENERATION - RENEWABLE ENERGY - SPACE EXPLORATION - THERMAL PROCESSING - WATER TREATMENT