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Overview
Specifications
316 Stainless Steel
Type 316 is a molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel, providing significantly better corrosion resistance than Type 304, particularly in chloride-rich environments. It is the preferred choice for marine and chemical processing applications.
Mechanical Properties (ASTM A193 B8M)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (ksi) | 75 min |
| Yield Strength (ksi) | 30 min |
| Elongation (%) | 30 min |
| Reduction of Area (%) | 50 min |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 223 max |
Chemical Composition
| Element | % |
|---|---|
| Carbon | 0.08 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulfur | 0.030 max |
| Silicon | 1.00 max |
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.0 – 3.0 |