South Coast Industrial Metals 316L (S31603) - South Coast Industrial Metals

Specifications
The following specifications cover Stainless Steel 316L

AFNOR Z3CND 18-14-03AISI 316LAMS 5507AMS 5584AMS 5653ASTM A167ASTM A182ASTM A213ASTM A240ASTM A249ASTM A269ASTM A270ASTM A276ASTM A312ASTM A314ASTM A336ASTM A403ASTM A473ASTM A478ASTM A479ASTM A511ASTM A554ASTM A580ASTM A632ASTM A666ASTM A688ASTM A774ASTM A778ASTM A813ASTM A814ASTM F138DIN 1.4404DIN 1.4435DIN 1.4438QQ S763QQ S766UNS S31603

Property Results

Related Metals:

Project 70 316L(tm)
VLX316U(tm)
Speed-E-Mac 316L(tm)
Project 7000 Stainless 316L(tm)
3R60(tm)
316L SCQ(tm)
Prodec 316L(tm)
AF 316H(tm)
AF 316L(tm)

Chemistry Data :
Carbon

0.03 max

Chromium

16 – 18

Iron

Balance

Manganese

2 max

Molybdenum

2 – 3

Nickel

10 – 14

Phosphorus

0.045 max

Silicon

1 max

Sulphur

0.03 max

Principal Design Features 316L is often substituted for 316 stainless due to its superior weldability with no appreciable difference in price or properties. It combines good availability in all forms and size ranges with great strength and corrosion resistance.

Applications Components used in marine environments and chemical equipment. Suitable for any application where 316 stainless is used and stronger welds are desirable.

Machinability Low speeds and constant feeds will minimize this alloy’s tendency to work harden. Tougher than 304 stainless with a long stringy chip, the use of chip breakers is recommended. Many companies now offer premium machinability grades, such as CarTech with their Project 70 and 7000 series.

Welding All common fusion and resistance methods except oxyacetylene welding have proven successful. Use AWS E/ER 316L filler metal for best results.

Hot Working All common hot working processes are possible with this alloy. Heat to 2100-2300 F (1149-1260 C). Avoid working this material below 1700 F (927 C). For optimum corrosion resistance, a post-work annealing is recommended.

Cold Working Shearing, stamping, heading and drawing can be successfully performed . To remove internal stresses, a post-work annealing is recommended.

Annealing 1850-2050 F (1010-1121 C), followed by rapid cooling.

Hardening This alloy does not respond to heat treatment. Cold work will cause an increase in both hardness and strength.

Physical Data :

Density (lb / cu. in.) 0.288
Specific Gravity 7.9
Specific Heat (Btu/lb/Deg F – [32-212 Deg F]) 0.12
Electrical Resistivity (microhm-cm (at 68 Deg F)) 444
Melting Point (Deg F) 2550
Modulus of Elasticity Tension 28

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