316/316L

*Type Austenite

Characteristics

    - 316 : With the addition of Mo in 304, 316 steel is superior in corrosion resistance, pitting resistance and high temperature strength.
    - 316L : Low carbon 316 steel type. It has all the properties of 316 steel and has excellent inter-granular corrosion resistance.

Chemical compositions and physical properties

Designations Chemical compositions (%) Mechanical properties Physical properties
JIS POSCO  C   Cr   Ni   Mo   Orthers   Yield 
 Strength 
 N/mm² 
 Tensile 
 Strength 
 N/mm² 
 Elongate 

 % 
Hadness

Hv
 Specific 
 Heat 
 J/gºC 
Specific
Gravity
 Thermal 
 Expansion 
 Coefficient 
 W/m-ºC 
Thermal
Conductivity
W/m-ºC
316
316L
316
316L
 ≤0.08 
 ≤0.03 
 16.0~18.0 
 16.0~18.0 
 10.0~14.0 
 12.0~15.0 
 2.00~3.00 
 2.00~3.00 
 - 
 - 
 ≥205 
 ≥175 
 ≥520 
 ≥480 
 ≥40 
 ≥40 
 ≤200 
 ≤200 
 0.50 
 0.50 
 7.98 
 7.98 
 15.9 
 15.9 
 16.3 
 16.3 

Applications

    - Living water pipe
    - Equipment for manufacturing chemicals, paper ...
    - Coastal constructions
    - Photo technology, food processing