What is 316 Stainless Steel

What's 316? Stainless Steel?

Alloys are often added to steel to improve the desired properties. The marine-grade stainless steel is known as Type 316, is resistant to certain types of corrosive environments.

There are several different kinds from stainless steel with 316. The most commonly used types are, F, N, and H variations. Each has its own distinct characteristics, and is utilized for distinct purposes. L indicates that 316L steel has higher carbon content than the 316.

312, 316, and 316L Stainless Steel Common Quality

Although they're not as similar to Type 304 commonly found in the food industry, the Type 316 and 316L both have higher resistance to corrosion. They also have greater strength at high temperatures. They cannot also be hardened through heat treatment. They are able to be easily bent and stretched.

There is a difference in 316L and the 316 version of HTML. Stainless Steel

The stainless steel 316L has less carbon than 316. Even with its smaller carbon percentage, 316L is very similar to 316 in virtually every way. It is priced similarly, and both are durable and corrosion-resistant, making them ideal for stressful situations.

However, for projects that require a significant amount in welding can be a better choice , as 316L is more susceptible to welding corrosion than 316L (corrosion on the inside of the welding). However, the 316 can be annealed in order to prevent welding attenuation. It is also a suitable stainless for high temperatures and high corrosion applications This is why it is so sought-after for marine and construction.

There is no 316 or 316L is the most cost-effective option. The 304 is comparable to the 304L however, the price is much lower. The 304 is not as robust as the 317 or 317L that are more durable, with more molybdenum and have better quality corrosion resistant overall.

Physical Properties of type316 and stainless steels, namely 316L

Density: 0.799g/cubic centimeter

Electrical resistivity: 74 microhm-centimeters (20 degrees Celsius)

Specific Heat: 0.50 kiloJoules/kilogram-Kelvin (0-100 degrees Celsius)

Conductivity of the thermal fluid: 16.2 Watts/meter-Kelvin (100 degrees Celsius)

Modulus of Elasticity (MPa): 193 x103 in tension

Melting Range: 2,500-2,550 degrees Fahrenheit (1,371-1,399 degrees Celsius)

Stainless Steel 316L Powder Properties

Other Names Stainless Steel Powders, Powder SS316, SS316L,

CAS No. 52013-36-2

Compound Formula Compound Formula

Molecular Weight N/A

Appearance grey black powder

Melting Point N/A

Boiling Point N/A

Density 7.9g/cm3

Solubility of H2O in N/A

Exact Mass N/A

What exactly is an 316L Stainless Steel used for?

It is typically used in the chemical and petrochemical industry such as food processing and pharmaceutical equipment, medical devices as well as drinking water, wastewater treatment, marine applications, and in coastal areas or in urban areas. For example:

Chemical containers, heaters and transporters and process industrial equipments in organic and fatty acid production;

Shipbuilding pipes and vessels Pumps, valves, fittings, shipbuilding,

pipelines for the oil and natural gas industry with valves, pumps heat exchangers;

Mining for screen weaving;

Pipe fittings , machined parts and pipe fittings to fit pipe.

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