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Metal Properties

Type 316L Austenitic Stainless Steel

 
Application & Characteristics
Has highest creep strength of stainless steels and resists acid corrosion best. Used in pressure gauges and other instruments exposed to chemicals, foods and pharmaceuticals.
 
Chemical Composition (%)
Cr 17.0; Ni 13.0; Mo 2.5; Balance Fe. Allowable maximums: C 0.08; Mn 2.00; Si 1.00; P   0.045; S 0.030
 
Physical Properties
Melting Range (°F) 2500 – 2550
Density (lbs/in³) 68F 0.284
Thermal Expansion (in/in °Fx10 to the power of -6) 9.0 (0 – 600F)
Electrical Resistivity (ohms/cir mil/ft.) 68F 445
 
Mechanical Properties – Temper = A
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³) 85
Yield Strength (psi x 10³) 40
Elongation ( % ) 50
Hardness B85(Rockwell)
 
Mechanical Properties – Temper = H/2
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³) 125
Yield Strength (psi x 10³) 95
Elongation ( % ) 25
Hardness C20(Rockwell)
 
Mechanical Properties – Temper = H
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³) 165
Yield Strength (psi x 10³) 135
Elongation ( % ) 8
Hardness C30(Rockwell)