316H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tube
Jan 28, 2026
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What is 316H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tube?
316H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tube is the high-carbon molybdenum-containing austenitic stainless steel piping product, optimized for high-temperature creep strength. It is dedicated to high-temperature, high-pressure and high-stress industrial piping scenarios.
Equivalent Grades (Horizontal)
UNS: S31609 | JIS: SUS316H | GB: 07Cr17Ni12Mo2 | EN: X6CrNiMo17-12-2 | W.Nr.: 1.4407
Chemical Composition (wt%, Horizontal)
C: 0.04-0.10 | Si: ≤1.00 | Mn: ≤2.00 | P: ≤0.045 | S: ≤0.030 | Cr: 16.00-18.00 | Ni: 10.00-14.00 | Mo: 2.00-3.00 | Fe: Balance
Key Properties (20°C, Annealed, Horizontal)
Density: 7.98g/cm³ | Melting Point: 1375-1450°C | Tensile Strength: ≥515N/mm² | Yield Strength: ≥205N/mm² | Elongation: ≥40% | Hardness: ≤217HB
Core Characteristics
• High carbon optimization: Enhances high-temperature creep strength, maintaining structural stability under 600-870°C long-term high-stress service • Molybdenum addition ensures good high-temperature oxidation and chloride corrosion resistance, adapting to harsh high-temperature corrosive environments • Mandatory post-weld annealing: Optimizes grain structure, ensuring consistent high-temperature performance and corrosion resistance • Ideal for boiler superheaters, high-temperature process pipelines and high-pressure corrosive piping in power plants
316 vs 316H Stainless Steel Pipe & Tube (Horizontal)
Carbon Content: 316 (≤0.08%) | 316H (0.04-0.10%) | High-Temp Creep Strength: 316 (General) | 316H (Excellent) | Annealing Requirement: 316 (Optional) | 316H (Mandatory) | High-Temp Adaptability: 316 (≤800°C) | 316H (≤870°C)
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | |
| 316 | Min | - | - | - | 0 | - | 16.0 | 2.00 | 10.0 | - |
| Max | 0.08 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.00 | 14.0 | 0.10 | |
| 316L | Min | - | - | - | - | - | 16.0 | 2.00 | 10.0 | - |
| Max | 0.03 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.00 | 14.0 | 0.10 | |
| 316H | Min | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0 | - | - | 16.0 | 2.00 | 10.0 | - |
| max | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.00 | 14.0 | - |
Stainless Steel Suppliers
If you have project requirements for stainless steel, we welcome your order. GNEE has a large inventory of popular products for you to choose from. It can be processed into various practical product forms, including plates, coils, tubes, bars, wires, etc. For detailed chemical composition information and free samples, please contact our factory immediately. We offer competitive prices and excellent service.Email: info@gneestainless.com



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