316L Stainless Steel - Corrosion Resistant
Feb 26, 2026
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Chemical Composition of Stainless steel 316
Table 1. Typical chemical composition for 316 stainless steel alloys
% | 316 | 316L | 316H | 316Ti |
C | 0.0-0.07 | 0.0-0.03 | 0.04-0.08 | 0.0- 0.08 |
Mn | 0.0-2.0 | 0-2.0 | 0.0-2.00 | 0.0-2.00 |
Si | 0.0-1.0 | 0.0-1.00 | 0.0-1.00 | 0.0- 1.00 |
P | 0.0-0.05 | 0.0-0.05 | 0-0.04 | 0.0-0.05 |
S | 0.0-0.02 | 0.0-0.02 | 0.0-0.02 | 0.0-0.03 |
Cr | 16.50-18.50 | 16.50-18.50 | 16.50-18.50 | 16.50- 18.50 |
Mo | 2.00-2.50 | 2.00-2.50 | 2.00-2.50 | 2.00- 2.50 |
Ni | 10.00-13.00 | 10.00-13.00 | 10.00-13.00 | 10.50- 14.00 |
Ti | - | - | - | 0.40- 0.70 |
Fe | balance | balance | balance | balance |
Properties of Stainless Steel 316
Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel 316
Table 2. Typical mechanical properties for 316 stainless steel alloys
Grade | 316 Bar and Section (up to 160 mm thick) | 316 Sheet (up to 8 mm thick) | 316 Plate (8 - 75 mm thick) | 316L Bar and Section (up to 160 mm) | 316L Sheet (up to 8 mm thick) | 316 L Plate (8 - 75 mm thick) | 316H Bar (up to 160 mm) | 316Ti Bar (up to 160 mm) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) | 500 - 700 | 530 - 680 | 520 - 670 | 500 - 700 | 530 - 680 | 520 - 670 | 490 - 690 | 500 - 700 |
Proof Stress (MPa) | 200 Min | 240 Min | 220 Min | 200 Min | 240 Min | 220 Min | 205 Min | 200 Min |
Elongation A50 mm | 40 Min % | 40 Min % | 45 Min % | 40 Min % | 40 Min % | 45 Min % | 35 % | 40 Min % |
Hardness Brinell | 215 Max HB | - | - | 215 Max HB | - | - | - | 215 Max HB |
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