316/316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel sheet metal, also called marine grade stainless steel, is used primarily for its increased resistance to corrosion.316 / 316L stainless steel plates are part of the austenitic family of stainless steel and is the most widely used varieties of stainless plate. 316grades contain a higher level of Nickel than 304 giving it an improved corrosion resistance over 304 grades. 316/316L plate is a good option for marine applications due to a good atmospheric corrosion resistance.

316L is a low carbon modification to 316 grade，The "L" means that the carbon content of the alloy is below 0.03% which makes the 316L stainless steel sheet preferable for welding. Uses for 316L stainless steel sheet 2B finish include high end cookware, cutlery, marine applications and hydrogen fuel cells. If you need that option in stainless steel, the 430 grade will hold a magnet.

316 / 316L stainless steel sheet exhibits high strength, toughness and high temperature resistance. Due to higher level of molybdenum and nickel, it has higher corrosion and pitting resistance than 304 stainless sheet. Primarily a cold rolled product, it is available as hot rolled when required. 316 stainless steel alloys are used in applications that require resistance to salt water, acid and other highly corrosive materials.

316/316L stainless steel chemical composition
Grade	C	Si	Mn	Cr	N	P	S	Ni	Mo	Ti
316	≤0.08	≤1.00	≤2.00	16.00~18.50	-	≤0.035	≤0.03	10.00~14.00	2.00~3.00	-
316l	≤0.03	≤0.75	≤2.00	16.00~18.00	-	≤0.045	≤0.03	10.00~14.00	2.00~3.00	-

316/316L stainless steel physical properties
316	Heat Treatment :	1010~1120 rapid cooling
	Tensile Strength:	σb (MPa)≥520
	Yield strength :	σ0.2 (MPa)≥205
	Elongation:	δ5 (%)≥40
	HBS:	≤187
	HRB:	≤90
	HV:	≤200
316l	Tensile Strength:	σb (MPa)≥485
	Yield strength :	σ0.2 (MPa)≥170
	Elongation:	δ5 (%)≥30
	Hardness :	HRB<90 HV<200 HBS<187
	Density :	7.93g/cm3
	reduction of area:	ψ (%)≥40

316/316L stainless steel Application

Typical applications include:

Food preparation equipment particularly in chloride environments.

Chemical processing, equipment

Heat exchangers

Marine applications

Architectural applications

Medical implants, including pins, screws and orthopaedic implants like total hip and knee replacements

Fasteners