316 stainless steenl is molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel. The higher nickel and molybdenum content in this grade allows it to demonstrate better overall corrosion resistant properties than 304, especially with regard to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. In addition, Alloy 316/ 316L provides excellent elevated temperature tensile, creep and stress-rupture strengths, as well as outstanding formability and weldability. 316L is the lower carbon version of 316 and is immune from sensitization; therefore, it is very frequently used in heavy gauge welded components.

Grade 316 is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in importance to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion resistant properties than Grade 304, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. It has excellent forming and welding characteristics. It is readily brake or roll formed into a variety of parts for applications in the industrial, architectural, and transportation fields. Grade 316 also has outstanding welding characteristics. Post-weld annealing is not required when welding thin sections.

Grade 316L, the low carbon version of 316 and is immune from sensitisation (grain boundary carbide precipitation). Thus it is extensively used in heavy gauge welded components (over about 6mm). Grade 316H, with its higher carbon content has application at elevated temperatures, as does stabilised grade 316Ti.The austenitic structure also gives these grades excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures.

AiSI 316(1.4401, 1.4436, s31600)

STANDARDS
INDUSTEEL TRADEMARKS		UNS	ASTM	EURONORMS EN	SUS
316		S31600	316	1.4436/1.4401	SUS 316
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (%WEIGHT)
C	Cr	Ni	Mo	N	Others
< 0,050	17	11,5	2,6	-

Realted Products:

Stainless steel wire rod,stainless steel pipe/tube,stainless steel flat bar,stainless steel angel bar...

Corrosion Resistance:
316 stainless steels exhibit excellent resistance to a wide range of atmospheric,chemical,textile,petroleum and food industry exposures.

Wachinability:
Like most other austenitic steels,these grades machine with roung and stringy chips;theredore,chip curlers can be beneficial.

APPLICATIONS
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES			PROCESS INDUSTRIES			WATER TREATMENT			STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION
Nitric Acid	Sulfuric Acid	Polymer& otheracids	Fertilisers	Pulp& Paper	Hydrome-tallurgy	Seawater& desalination	Freshwater &Tanks	Waste Water	Chemical Tanks	Cryogenic Tanks	Renewable

POWER GENERATION				OIL & GAS			CONSTRUCTION
Nuclear	Pollution control	Hydroelectric	Renewable	Off & Onshore & production	Refining & Gas processing	Petrochemical	Architecture	Bridges

For more technical details :
(1) Indicative typical values
(2) Indicative typical values for thickness 20 mm at RT for transverse direction
(3) Hardening 496°C (925°F), 4h, air cooling
(4) PREN = Cr + 3.3 Mo + 16N
(5) PRENW = Cr + 3.3(Mo + 0.5W) + 16N
(6) HT: mechanical properties depend on heat treatment