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316L stainless steel is a low-carbon version of 316, renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in chloride environments, as well as its impressive strength, formability, and weldability. Known for its lower risk of carbide precipitation during welding, it is ideal for applications where corrosion and welding resistance are essential. At Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP, Khetwadi, Mumbai, India, we provide 316L stainless steel in various forms, including sheets, plates, tubes, pipes, bars, angles, channels, beams, and fittings, suitable for industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and marine applications.
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| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Chromium (Cr) | 16.0 – 18.5 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.0 – 3.0 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 2.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.75 |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.03 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.045 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.03 |
| Nitrogen (N) | ≤ 0.10 |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.0 g/cm³ | 0.29 lb/in³ |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 193 GPa | 28,000 ksi |
| Thermal Expansion | 16.0 µm/m°C | 9.2 µin/in°F |
| Melting Point | 1371 – 1399 °C | 2500 – 2550 °F |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 485 MPa | 70,000 psi |
| Yield Strength | 170 MPa | 25,000 psi |
| Elongation at Break | 40% | 40% |
| Hardness (Rockwell B) | ≤ 95 HRB | ≤ 95 HRB |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity | 0.75 µΩ·m | 29.4 µΩ·in |
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity (100°C) | 16.3 W/m·K | 9.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 500 J/kg·K | 0.12 BTU/lb·°F |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 16.0 µm/m°C | 9.2 µin/in·°F |
| Product Type | Standards | Sizes | Types | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheets & Plates | ASTM A240, ASME SA240 | Thickness: 0.5mm – 150mm | Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled | Chemical tanks, marine hardware |
| Pipes & Tubes | ASTM A312, ASTM A269 | Diameter: 6mm – 1200mm | Seamless, Welded | Food processing, marine environments |
| Bars | ASTM A276, ASTM A479 | Diameter: up to 100mm | Round, Square, Hex | Valves, fasteners, industrial equipment |
| Angles, Channels, Beams | ASTM A484, EN 10088-3 | Custom sizes available | L-Angles, U-Channels, I-Beams | Structural, architectural |
| Fittings | ASTM A403 | Size: 1/2″ – 72″ | Buttweld, Socket Weld | Piping systems, chemical processing plants |
316L stainless steel’s corrosion resistance and durability make it highly versatile, suitable for:
Compared to 316, 316L is better suited for environments involving frequent welding due to its lower carbon content, reducing carbide precipitation and enhancing corrosion resistance, especially in chloride-exposed applications.
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