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316 / 316L
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.
Features
Forms
Specifications
Common Trade Names
Applications
Literature
Features
- Improved general and localized corrosion to 304/304L stainless
- Good formability
- Good weldability
Forms
Concentric Reducers, Fittings, Flanges, Hex Bar, Pipe, Plate, Sheet, Stub Ends, Tees, Tubing
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
Common Trade Names
316 Stainless, 316L Stainless
Applications
- Food processing
- Marine
- Surgical Instruments
- Firearms production
- Pulp & paper
- Chemical process vessels
- Pharmaceutical Equipment
Literature
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