316 UNS S31600 An austenitic chromium-nickel molybdenum
stainless and heat-resisting steel, Type 316 has
an excellent corrosion resistance particularly against
pitting versus other chromium-nickel steels, especially
when exposed to different chemicals. These corrodents
consist of brine solutions, seawater, and similar
salts and acids. This alloy deep draws well and
is easily welded, although carbide precipitation
may occur when slowly cooled through the temperature
range of 800?-1650?F. High strength and the resistance
to creep at elevated temperatures characterize type
316.
Applications include builder’s hardware,
chemical processing equipment, fabricated parts
subjected to reducing atmospheres, fertilizer components,
exhaust manifolds, turbine and jet engine parts.
chemical composition limits
(%)
Carbon
C
Manganese
Mn
Phosphorus
P
Sulfur
S
Silicon
Si
Chromium
Cr
Nickel
Ni
Molybdemum
Mo
0.08
2.00
0.045
0.030
1.00
16.00-18.00
10.00-14.00
2.00-3.00
Representative mechanical property
condition
tensile strength
yield strength
elongation
rockwell
KSi
MPa
ksi
mpa
in
2 inches %
Annealed
75
(515)
30
(205)
40
B-95
max.
*Minimum
Chemical composition is percent maximum unless
shown as a range or a minimum.
Information presented as a guide for reference
purposes only and is not intended for product
design or application.
