316L Stainless Steel Plate DIN1.4404 Metal Plate Laser Cutting and Bending
16 / 316L are austenitic stainless steels that contain molybdenum, which increases their resistance to many chemical corrodents and marine environments. 316L is an extra low carbon version of 316 stainless steel. These materials are more resistant to general corrosion and pitting/crevices than conventional austenitic stainless steels. They also offer higher creep, stress-to-rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures, excellent corrosion resistance and strength properties, and they are well suited for fabricated or formed applications.
- AMS 5507
- UNS S31600
- UNS S31603
- ASTM A 167
- ASTM A 240
- ASTM F 138
- ASTM F 899
- PWA-LCS
- GE-S400/1000
- RR SABRe Edition 2
- DFARS Compliant
- SAE AMS 5507
Common Trade Names
- ATI 316L (™ Allegheny Technologies)
- ATI 316 (™ Allegheny Technologies)
Inventory Size Range
- Sheet : 0.018" - 0.130"
- Stainless Steel Round Bar : 0.125" - 3.000"
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The technical data provided is for information only and not for design purposes. It is not warranted or guaranteed.
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316 Chemical Composition
| Element | Percent by Weight |
| 316 Stainless |
| C | Carbon | 0.08 max |
| Mn | Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Si | Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Cr | Chromium | 16.00 - 18.00 |
| Ni | Nickel | 10.00 - 14.00 |
| Mo | Molybdenum | 2.00 - 3.00 |
| P | Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| S | Sulfur | 0.030 max |
| N | Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Fe | Iron | Bal. |
316L Chemical Composition
| Element | Percent by Weight |
| 316L Stainless |
| C | Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Mn | Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Si | Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Cr | Chromium | 16.00 - 18.00 |
| Ni | Nickel | 10.00 - 14.00 |
| Mo | Molybdenum | 2.00 - 3.00 |
| P | Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| S | Sulfur | 0.030 max |
| N | Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Fe | Iron | Bal. |
Common Applications of 316/316L Stainless Steel
- Oil & petroleum refining equipment
- Aerospace Structures
- Base plates
- Food processing equipment
- Pulp and paper processing equipment
- Soap and photographic handling equipment
- Textile Industry Equipment
- Architectural
- Pharmaceutical processing equipment
316 / 316L Physical Properties
- Melting Range: 2540-2630°F (1390-1440°C)
- Density: 0.29 lb/in³ (8.027 g/cm³)
- Modulus of Elasticity in Tension: 29 x 106 psi (200 GPa)
- Modulus of Shear: 11.9 x 106 psi (82 Gpa)
Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
| Temperature Range | Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
| °C | °F | cm/cm/°C | in/in/°F |
| 20 - 100 | 68-212 | 16.5 · 10-6 | 9.2 · 10-6 |
| 20 - 500 | 68-932 | 18.2 · 10-6 | 10.1 · 10-6 |
| 20 - 1000 | 68-1832 | 19.5 · 10-6 | 10.8 · 10-6 |
Thermal Conductivity
| Temperature Range | W/m · K | Btu/(hr/ft²/in/°F) |
| °C | °F |
| 20-100 | 68-212 | 14.6 | 100.8 |
Specific Heat
| °C | °F | J/kg °K | Btu/lb/°F |
| 20 | 68 | 450 | 0.108 |
| 93 | 200 | 450 | 0.116 |
Magnetic Permeability
- H/m Annealed
- 1.02 Max @ 200 H
Electrical Resistivity
| Type | Value at 68°F (20°C) |
| Microhm-cm | MIcrohm-in. |
| 316 | 29.1 | 74.0 |
Mechanical Properties and Yield Strength of 316 / 316L
| Property | Type 316 (S31600) | Type 316L (S31603) | Type 317 (S31700) | Type 317L (S31703) |
Yield Strength 0.2% Offset
psi
MPa | 30,000
205 | 25,000
170 | 30,000
205 | 30,000
205 |
Ultimate Tensile Strength
psi
MPa | 75,000
515 | 70,000
485 | 75,000
515 | 75,000
515 |
| Percent Elongation in 2 in. or 51mm | 40.0 | 40.0 | 35.0 | 40.0 |
Hardness, Max.
Brinell
RB | 217
95 | 217
95 | 217
95 | 217
95 |
