Stainless Steel 316/316L

UNS S31600 / S31603

Characteristics.

  • Steel belonging to the group of austenitic, composed mainly of chromium-nickel-molybdenum.
  • Has improved machinability.
  • An improved corrosion resistance compared to steels grade 304 / 304L.
  • It is common to see this steel machined parts such as flanges, pipe fittings, valves, pump components, heat exchangers, etc.
  • Is used in a wide range of industrial applications, such as chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, fertilizer, energy, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, etc.

Shape or Presentation

  • Bar
  • Round bar 
  • Hollow bar 
  • Tube
  • Tubing
  • Sheet
  • Flanges
  • Valves
  • Rings
  • Axles
  • Disks
  • Others

Chemical Composition %

  • Cr
  • Ni
  • C
  • Si
  • P
  • S
  • Mo
  • Mn

 

  • 17
  • 10
  • 0.030 max
  • 0.3
  • 0.040 max
  • 0.030 max
  • 2.1
  • 1.8