AISI 316L Stainless Steel Data Sheet
Stainless steel, austenitic, AISI 316L, annealed
AISI 316L Stainless General information
| Designation | |
| AISI 316L, wrought | |
| Condition | Solution annealed |
| UNS number | S31603 |
| US name | SAE 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 name | X2CrNiMo17-12-2, ~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 name | X2CrNiMo17-13, 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) name | 00Cr17Ni14Mo2, ~00Cr17Ni13Mo2N |
| JIS (Japanese) name | SUSF316L, SUS316L, ~SUSF316LN, ~SUS316LN |
| Tradenames | TYPE 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
| Density | 7.87 | – | 8.07 | g/cm3 |
AISI 316L Stainless Mechanical properties
| Young’s modulus | 190 | – | 205 | GPa |
| Specific stiffness | 23.8 | – | 25.8 | MN.m/kg |
| Yield strength (elastic limit) | 170 | – | 310 | MPa |
| Tensile strength | 480 | – | 620 | MPa |
| Specific strength | 21.3 | – | 38.9 | kN.m/kg |
| Elongation | 30 | – | 50 | % strain |
| Compressive strength | 170 | – | 310 | MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 190 | – | 205 | GPa |
| Flexural strength (modulus of rupture) | 170 | – | 310 | MPa |
| Shear modulus | 74 | – | 82 | GPa |
| Bulk modulus | 134 | – | 152 | GPa |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.265 | – | 0.275 | |
| Shape factor | 63 | |||
| Hardness – Vickers | 170 | – | 220 | HV |
| Hardness – Rockwell B | 75 | – | 83 | HRB |
| Hardness – Rockwell C | 0 | – | 19 | HRC |
| Hardness – Brinell | 146 | – | 217 | HB |
| Elastic stored energy (springs) | 78.5 | – | 227 | kJ/m3 |
| Fatigue strength at 10^7 cycles | 256 | – | 307 | MPa |
| Fatigue strength model (stress range) | 214 | – | 367 | MPa |
AISI 316L Stainless Impact & fracture properties
| Fracture toughness | 53 | – | 72 | MPa.m0.5 |
| Toughness (G) | 14.5 | – | 25.8 | kJ/m2 |
AISI 316L Stainless Thermal properties
| Melting point | 1380 | – | 1400 | °C |
| Maximum service temperature | 750 | – | 925 | °C |
| Minimum service temperature | -200 | °C | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 13 | – | 17 | W/m.°C |
| Specific heat capacity | 490 | – | 530 | J/kg.°C |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 15 | – | 18 | µstrain/°C |
| Thermal shock resistance | 51.9 | – | 96.6 | °C |
| Thermal distortion resistance | 0.772 | – | 1.06 | MW/m |
| Latent heat of fusion | 260 | – | 285 | kJ/kg |
AISI 316L Stainless Electrical properties
| Electrical resistivity | 69 | – | 81 | µohm.cm |
| Electrical conductivity | 2.13 | – | 2.5 | %IACS |
| Galvanic potential | -0.18 | – | -0.1 | V |
AISI 316L Stainless Magnetic properties
| Magnetic type | Non-magnetic |
AISI 316L Stainless Optical, aesthetic and acoustic properties
| Transparency | Opaque | |||
| Acoustic velocity | 4880 | – | 5080 | m/s |
| Mechanical loss coefficient (tan delta) | 9.5e-4 | – | 0.00148 | |
AISI 316L Stainless Processing properties
| Metal casting | Unsuitable |
| Metal cold forming | Excellent |
| Metal hot forming | Excellent |
| Metal press forming | Excellent |
| Metal deep drawing | Excellent |
| Machining speed | 21.9 m/min |
| Weldability Notes: Preheating is not required, post weld heat treatment is required | Excellent |
| Weldability – MIG | Excellent |
| Weldability – plasma | Excellent |
| Weldability – SAW | Excellent |
| Weldability – TIG | Excellent |
| Brazeability | Good |
| Carbon equivalency | 0.833 – 1.16 |
AISI 316L Stainless Durability
| Water (fresh) | Excellent |
| Water (salt) | Excellent |
| Weak acids | Excellent |
| Strong acids | Excellent |
| Weak alkalis | Excellent |
| Strong alkalis | Excellent |
| Organic solvents | Excellent |
| Oxidation at 500C | Excellent |
| UV radiation (sunlight) | Excellent |
| Galling resistance (adhesive wear) Notes: Aluminum bronze is the most suitable mating material to minimize galling. | Acceptable |
| Flammability | Non-flammable |
AISI 316L Stainless Corrosion resistance
| Pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN) | 22.6 – 27.9 |
| Pitting and crevice corrosion | Medium (20-30) |
| Stress corrosion cracking Note: Rated in chloride; Other susceptible environments: Hydrogen sulfide | Slightly susceptible |
| Intergranular (weld line) corrosion | Good |
| Inorganic acids | Moderate |
| Organic acids | Good |
| Alkalis | Moderate |
| Humidity / water | Excellent |
| Sea water | Good |
| Sour oil and gas | Moderate |
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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