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Qualities of Type 316 Stainless Steel |
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T-316 stainless
steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel
stainless steel that contains between two and three percent molybdenum. The
molybdenum content increases corrosion resistance, improves resistance to
pitting in chloride ion solutions and increases strength at high temperatures. |
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T-316 stainless steel is
particularly effective in acidic environments. This grade of steel is effective
in protecting against corrosion caused by sulfuric, hydrochloric, acetic, formic
and tartaric acids, as well as acid sulfates and alkaline chlorides. |
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Popular Uses of Type 316
Stainless Steel |
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Common uses for T-316 stainless
steel include in the manufacture of Woven Wire Cloth, Furnace
Parts, Heat Exchangers, Jet
Engine Parts, Pharmaceutical Equipment, Pump and Valve Parts, Chemical
Processing Equipment, Pulp. Paper and Textile Processing Equipment, Parts and
Components exposed to marine (or salt air) environments. |
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Qualities of Type 316L
Stainless Steel |
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T-316L stainless steel is a
reduced carbon version of T-316 steel alloy.
The reduced carbon content in 316L minimizes
deleterious carbide precipitation as a result of welding. Consequently, 316L is
used when welding is required in order to ensure maximum corrosion resistance. |
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Physical Properties of Type 316
and Type 316L Stainless Steels |
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Density: 0.799g/cm3
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Electrical resistivity: 74 microhm-cm (20C) |
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Specific Heat: 0.50 kJ/kg-K (0-100°C) |
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Thermal conductivity: 16.2 W/m-k (100°C) |
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Modulus of Elasticity (MPa): 193 x 103 in tension |
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Melting Range: 2500-2550°F (1371-1399°C) |
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| Element |
Type 316 (%) |
Type 316L (%) |
| Carbon |
0.08 max. |
0.03 max. |
| Manganese |
2.00 max. |
2.00 max. |
| Phosphorus |
0.045 max. |
0.045 max. |
| Sulfur |
0.03 max. |
0.03 max. |
| Silicon |
0.75 max. |
0.75 max. |
| Chromium |
16.00-18.00 |
16.00-18.00 |
| Nickel |
10.00-14.00 |
10.00-14.00 |
| Molybdenum |
2.00-3.00 |
2.00-3.00 |
| Nitrogen |
0.10 max. |
0.10 max. |
| Iron |
Balance |
Balance |
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