AISI 316L Stainless Steel Data Sheet

AISI 316L Stainless Steel Data Sheet

Stainless steel, austenitic, AISI 316L, annealed

AISI 316L Stainless General information

Designation
AISI 316L, wrought
ConditionSolution annealed
UNS numberS31603
US nameSAE 316, ASTM TP316L, ASTM S31603, ASTM MT316L, ASTM F316L, ASTM Alloy Group A4, ASTM Alloy Group 2, ASME 316L, ~ASTM TP316LN, ~ASTM S31654, ~ASTM S31653, ~ASTM F316LN
EN nameX2CrNiMo17-12-2, ~X3CrNiMoN17-13-3, ~X3CrNiMoBN17-13-3, ~X2CrNiMoN18-12-4, ~X2CrNiMoN17-13-3, ~X2CrNiMoN17-11-2, ~X2CrNiMo18-14-3, ~X2CrNiMo17-12-2
EN number~1.4910, ~1.4439, ~1.4435, ~1.4434, ~1.4432, ~1.4429, ~1.4406, ~1.4404
ISO nameX2CrNiMo17-13, X2CrNiMo17-12, ~X3CrNiMoBN17-13-3, ~X2CrNiMoN18-12-4, ~X2CrNiMoN17-13-3, ~X2CrNiMoN17-13, ~X2CrNiMoN17-12-3, ~X2CrNiMoN17-11-2, ~X2CrNiMo18-14-3, ~X2CrNiMo17-12-3, ~X2CrNiMo17-12-2, ~X2ClrNiMo18-14-3, ~19N
GB (Chinese) name00Cr17Ni14Mo2, ~00Cr17Ni13Mo2N
JIS (Japanese) nameSUSF316L, SUS316L, ~SUSF316LN, ~SUS316LN
TradenamesTYPE 316L, Allegheny Ludlum; Ultra-High-Purity 316L, ATI Allvac; 316L, ATI Allvac; 316L-SCQ, Carpenter; 316L, AK Steel; SANMAC 316/316L, Sandvik

AISI 316L Stainless Typical uses

Typical uses
Process plant parts, particularly in thick sections, used for the containment of nitric acid that has been contaminated by halides, or mixed with certain other acids

AISI 316L Stainless Composition

C (carbon)0–0.03%
Cr (chromium)16–18%
Fe (iron)61.9–72%
Mn (manganese)0–2%
Mo (molybdenum)2–3%
Ni (nickel)10–14%
P (phosphorus)0–0.045%
S (sulfur)0–0.03%
Si (silicon)0–1%

AISI 316L Stainless Physical properties

Density7.87–8.07g/cm3

AISI 316L Stainless Mechanical properties

Young’s modulus190–205GPa
Specific stiffness23.8–25.8MN.m/kg
Yield strength (elastic limit)170–310MPa
Tensile strength480–620MPa
Specific strength21.3–38.9kN.m/kg
Elongation30–50% strain
Compressive strength170–310MPa
Flexural modulus190–205GPa
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture)170–310MPa
Shear modulus74–82GPa
Bulk modulus134–152GPa
Poisson’s ratio0.265–0.275 
Shape factor63   
Hardness – Vickers170–220HV
Hardness – Rockwell B75–83HRB
Hardness – Rockwell C0–19HRC
Hardness – Brinell146–217HB
Elastic stored energy (springs)78.5–227kJ/m3
Fatigue strength at 10^7 cycles256–307MPa
Fatigue strength model (stress range)214–367MPa

AISI 316L Stainless Impact & fracture properties

Fracture toughness53–72           MPa.m0.5
Toughness (G)14.5–25.8kJ/m2

AISI 316L Stainless Thermal properties

Melting point1380–1400°C
Maximum service temperature750–925°C
Minimum service temperature-200  °C
Thermal conductivity13–17W/m.°C
Specific heat capacity490–530J/kg.°C
Thermal expansion coefficient15–18µstrain/°C
Thermal shock resistance51.9–96.6°C
Thermal distortion resistance0.772–1.06MW/m
Latent heat of fusion260–285kJ/kg

AISI 316L Stainless Electrical properties

Electrical resistivity69–81µohm.cm
Electrical conductivity2.13–2.5%IACS
Galvanic potential-0.18–-0.1V

AISI 316L Stainless Magnetic properties

Magnetic typeNon-magnetic

AISI 316L Stainless Optical, aesthetic and acoustic properties

TransparencyOpaque
Acoustic velocity4880–5080m/s
Mechanical loss coefficient (tan delta)9.5e-4–0.00148 

AISI 316L Stainless Processing properties

Metal castingUnsuitable
Metal cold formingExcellent
Metal hot formingExcellent
Metal press formingExcellent
Metal deep drawingExcellent
Machining speed21.9 m/min
Weldability
Notes: Preheating is not required,
post weld heat treatment is required
Excellent
Weldability – MIGExcellent
Weldability – plasmaExcellent
Weldability – SAWExcellent
Weldability – TIGExcellent
BrazeabilityGood
Carbon equivalency0.833 – 1.16

AISI 316L Stainless Durability

Water (fresh)Excellent
Water (salt)Excellent
Weak acidsExcellent
Strong acidsExcellent
Weak alkalisExcellent
Strong alkalisExcellent
Organic solventsExcellent
Oxidation at 500CExcellent
UV radiation (sunlight)Excellent
Galling resistance (adhesive wear)
Notes: Aluminum bronze is the most suitable
mating material to minimize galling.
Acceptable
FlammabilityNon-flammable

AISI 316L Stainless Corrosion resistance

Pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN)22.6 – 27.9
Pitting and crevice corrosionMedium (20-30)
Stress corrosion cracking
Note: Rated in chloride;
Other susceptible environments: Hydrogen sulfide
Slightly susceptible
Intergranular (weld line) corrosionGood
Inorganic acidsModerate
Organic acidsGood
AlkalisModerate
Humidity / waterExcellent
Sea waterGood
Sour oil and gasModerate

AISI 316L Stainless Standards with similar compositions-Equivalent Grades

Australia: 316L to AS 1449, 316L to AS 2837
Austria: X2CrNiMo17132KKW to ONORM M3121
Canada: 316L to CSA G110.3, 316L to CSA G110.6, 316L to CSA G110.9
China: 00C17Ni13Mo2N to GB 1220, 00C17Ni13Mo2N to GB 4237, 00C17Ni13Mo2N to GB/T 3280, 00C17Ni13Mo2N to GB/T 4239, 00C17Ni13Mo2N to GB/T 6725, 00Cr17Ni13Mo2N to GB/T 14975, 00Cr17Ni13Mo2N to GB/T 14976
Czech Republic: 17349 to CSN 417349
Finland: X2CrNiMo17122 to SFS 750, X4CrNiMo17123 to SFS 757
France:Z2CND17.12 to AFNOR NF A35-573, Z2CND17.12 to AFNOR NF A35-574, Z2CND17.12 to AFNOR NF A35-575, Z2CND17.12 to AFNOR NF A35-577, Z2CND17.12 to AFNOR NF A36-209
Germany: GX2CrNiMoN18-10 to DIN 17440, GX2CrNiMoN18-10 to DIN 17441
India: 02Cr17Ni12Mo2 to IS 6529, 02Cr17Ni12Mo2 to IS 6603, 02Cr17Ni12Mo2 to IS 6911, 07Cr19Ni9Mo2 to IS 11714/4, 07Cr19Ni9Mo2 to IS 11714/5, 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H to IS 1570/7, Grade C to IS 6913, X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 to IS 1570/5, X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 to IS 6527, X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 to IS 6528, X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 to IS 6911
International: 19 to ISO 683-13, TW57 to ISO 2604-5, X2CrNiMo17-12 to ISO 9327-5, X2CrNiMo17-12 to ISO 9329-4, X2CrNiMo17-12 to ISO 9330-6, X2CrNiMo17-12-2 to ISO 16143-1, X2CrNiMo17-12-2 to ISO 16143-2, X2CrNiMo17-12-2 to ISO 16143-3, X2CrNiMo17-12-2 to ISO 9328-7, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to ISO 16143-1, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to ISO 16143-2, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to ISO 16143-3, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to ISO 9328-7
Italy: X2CrNiMo1712 to UNI 6901, X2CrNiMo1712 to UNI 6904, X2CrNiMo1712 to UNI 7500, X2CrNiMo1712 to UNI 8317
Mexico: MT316L to NMX-B-171, TP316L to NMX-B-229
Norway: 14455 to NS
Pan America: TP316L to COPANT 513
Spain: F.3533 to UNE 36016, X2CrNiMo17-12-03 to UNE 36016
Sweden: 2343 to SS 142343, 2347 to SS 142347
UK: 316S11 to BS 1449/2, 316S11 to BS 1506, 316S11 to BS 3605/1, 316S11 to BS 3606, 316S11 to BS 6258, 316S11 to BS 970/1, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to BS EN 10088-1, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to BS EN 10088-2, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to BS EN 10088-3, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to BS EN 10222-5, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to BS EN 10272, X2CrNiMo17-12-3 to BS EN 10296-2
USA: 316L to ASTM A473, 316L to ASTM A478-97, 316L to ASTM A793-96, 316L to FED QQ-S-763F, 316L to FED QQ-S-766D, 5507 to AMS 5507, 5653 to AMS 5653, CR316L to ASTM A403/A403M, F316L to ASTM A182/A182M, F316L to ASTM A336/A336M, F316L to ASTM A965/A965M, MT316L to ASTM A511, MT-316L to ASTM A554, S31603 to ASTM A240/A240M, S31603 to ASTM A276, S31603 to ASTM A314-97, S31603 to ASTM A479/A479M, S31603 to ASTM A493-95, S31603 to ASTM A580/A580M-98, S31603 to ASTM A666, S31603 to ASTM A955/A955M, S31603 to ASTM A959, S31603 to ASTM A988/A988M-98, S31603 to ASTM F2281, S31603 to ASTM F593, S31603 to ASTM F594, S31603 to ASTM F738M, S31603 to ASTM F836M, S31603 to ASTM F837/F837M, S31603 to ASTM F879/F879M, S31603 to SAE J405, TP316L to ASTM A213/A213M, TP316L to ASTM A249/A249M, TP316L to ASTM A269, TP316L to ASTM A270, TP316L to ASTM A312/A312M, TP316L to ASTM A409/A409M, TP316L to ASTM A632, TP316L to ASTM A688/A688M, TP316L to ASTM A774/A774M, TP316L to ASTM A778, TP316L to ASTM A813/A813M, TP316L to ASTM A814/A814M, TP316L to ASTM A943/A943M, UNS S31603, WP316L to ASTM A403/A403M
Tradenames: 316/316L UGIMA® XL, ACX 260, ACX 270, ALLEGHENY LUDLUM TYPE 316L, ARGESTE 4404 LA/SB/VC, EASTERN STAINLESS TYPE 31I6L, JESSOP 316-L, OLSA-316L, PROJECT 70 STAINLESS TYPE 316L, PROJECT 7000 STAINLESS TYPE 316L, SLATER TYPE 316L, SPARTAN REDHEUGH 316S11, UNILOY 316L

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