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Stainless Steel 316/316L
Material type: Metal
Stainless Type 316 is a standard molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel grade. It is austenitic, nonmagnetic, and thermally non hardenable. The alloying element of molybdenum gives type 316 more corrosion resistance than steel and iron or even type 304 stainless steel.
Process compatibility
Material Color
Silver
Material advantages
It is especially resistant to pitting and crevice corrosion in chemical, salt and acidic environments. As a result of these characteristics it is more resistant to marine environment. It has great welding and forming characteristics.
Material shortcomings
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Recommended description
Stainless Steel 316L is an industrial metal used in many applications from mechanical machinery to surgical tooling. It is highly corrosion resistant and has high strength in low and high temperature environments.
Properties
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 620 MPa |
| Yield strength | 310 MPa |
| Density | 8g/cm3 |
| Modulus of elasticity | 205 GPa |
| Elongation at break | 30% - 50% |
| Hardness | 83 HRB |
| Maximum working temperature | 925 °C |
| Thermal conductivity | 17 W/(m⋅°C) |
| Electrical resistivity | 81 μΩ*cm |
Common applications
• Manufacturing Heat Exchangers
• Medical Tools
• Fasteners
• Mounting Brackets
• Boat fittings
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