Supplier From
Foshan,
Guangdong,
China
Supplier From
Foshan,
Guangdong,
China
316L stainless steel is a type of austenitic stainless steel alloy with a low carbon content, making it resistant to sensitization, which is the formation of grain boundary carbides at high temperatures, causing intergranular corrosion. The alloy is commonly used in various industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, and medical, due to its excellent corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties.
The chemical composition of 316L stainless steel typically includes 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, 2-3% molybdenum, and less than 0.03% carbon. The addition of molybdenum provides increased corrosion resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, making it suitable for use in aggressive environments.
316L stainless steel is known for its high corrosion resistance to a wide range of chemicals, acids, and alkalis, and is particularly resistant to chlorides, making it an ideal material for use in marine environments. It is also known for its excellent high-temperature strength, which makes it suitable for use in high-temperature applications such as heat exchangers.
In terms of mechanical properties, 316L stainless steel has a minimum tensile strength of 485 MPa (70 ksi), a minimum yield strength of 170 MPa (25 ksi), and a minimum elongation of 40%, making it a strong and ductile material that can be easily formed and welded. Its resistance to high temperatures and thermal expansion make it ideal for use in high-temperature applications.
Overall, 316L stainless steel is a versatile and reliable material that offers excellent corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, and good mechanical properties, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
American Standard: ASTM A240/A240M-20a
European Standard: EN 10088-2:2005
Japanese Standard: JIS G4304-2005
Chinese Standard: GB/T 3280-2015
Indian Standard: IS 6911:2017
Here are some of the most common international standards for 316L stainless steel:
ASTM A240/A240M: Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
ASTM A276/A276M: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM A312/A312M: Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
ASTM A479/A479M: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels
EN 10088-2: Stainless steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
JIS G4304: Hot-rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip
GB/T 3280: Cold rolled stainless steel plate, sheet and strip
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