The 316L stainless steel pipe has excellent weldability, formability, drawability and machinability. This metal is widely used in various industries, including textile, paper, chemical, pharmaceutical and food. It is highly resistant to corrosion, oxidation and warm salt water, making it ideal for use in marine equipment.
Chemical properties of 316/316L stainless steel pipe :
Typical Chemical Composition % (max values, unless noted) | |||||||||
Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N |
316 | 0.08 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | min: 16.0 | min: 2.0 | min: 10.0 | 0.10 |
316L | 0.03 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | min: 16.0 | min: 2.0 | min: 10.0 | 0.10 |
Mechanical properties of 316/316L stainless steel tube:
Typical Room Temperature Mechanical Properties | |||||
Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength 0.2% Offset KSI (min.) | Elongation% in 2ʺ(50.8 mm) | Hardness | Hardness |
316 | 75 | 30 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
316L | 70 | 25 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
