Properties
Type 316 stainless steel is a molybdenum-bearing grade. This addition gives the better overall corrosion resistance properties than type 304 and higher creep strength at elevated temperatures.
Specifications
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Item |
Chemical Composition (%) |
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C |
Mn |
Si |
Cr |
Ni |
Mo |
P |
S |
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TP316 |
≤0.08 |
≤2.0 |
≤1 .0 |
16.0-18.0 |
11.0-14.0 |
2.0-3.0 |
≤0.04 |
≤0.03 |
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Standard |
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Plate/Sheet |
Round bar/Wire |
Pipe |
Tube |
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ASTM A240 |
ASTM A-276 |
ASTM A-213 |
ASTM A269 |
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Application
Type 316 stainless steel gives useful service at room temperature in sulphuric acid of concentration of lower than 15% and higher than 85%. It also resists chloride attack and is often selected for use in marine atmospheres.
