Stainless Steel 316

Listing ID #41172

Type 316 is an electric furnace processed modification of Type 302: It contains 18% chromium, 10-14% nickel; and 2-3% molybdenum. This addition of molybdenum increases both the corrosion resistance and the high temperature strength of this alloy. This most outstanding advantage of this addition is the increased corrosion resistance to reducing acids and pitting or pin hole corrosion. In general, Type 316 is known as the major all-round corrosion resistant austenitic stainless steel available. Under extremely elevated temperatures, Type 316 proves itself to possess remarkable creep and rupture strength. This non-heat treatable, non magnetic alloy possesses excellent cold forming and drawing properties, making it suitable for a wide range of application. Type 316L us an extra low carbon modification of Type 316 recommended for use during welding operation. The low carbon factor eliminates the possibility of harmful carbide precipitation in the 800#F to 1500#F range.
Application :
Type 316 and Type 316L find its greatest use in the chemical, textile, paper, pharmaceutical and photographic industries because of its excellent resistance to chemical corrosion. It also find use where the combination of corrosion resistance and its extremely high strength at elevated temperatures is necessary.
Corrosion Resistance :
Type 316 is known to be more resistance to atmospheric and chemical corrosion than any other grade of stainless steels. Maximum Corrosion resistance may be obtained by fully annealing this alloy. If the application calls for welding. Type 316L should be used, as it is highly resistant to carbide precipitation and intergranular corrosion which usually occurs at high temperatures.