What is SA213 TP316L material?
Aug 07, 2025
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What is AMSE SA213 stainless steel?
The AMSE SA213 grade covers both ferritic and austenitic stainless steel materials. Our 316L stainless steel seamless pipe can be used in boilers, heat exchangers, condensers, and superheaters.
What is SA213 TP316 stainless steel?
SA213 TP316L refers to a specific grade of stainless steel pipe defined by the ASME SA213 standard. It is a low-carbon, austenitic stainless steel, designated "L," suitable for applications involving welding where there is a risk of sensitization (a type of corrosion) in the heat-affected zone of the weld. "TP" indicates its suitability for piping, and "316L" designates its specific alloy composition.
What is the composition of SS 316L material?
316L stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel with the addition of molybdenum. It is a low-carbon version of 316 stainless steel. The primary difference is the carbon content, with 316L having a maximum carbon content of 0.03% compared to 316's 0.08%.
|
Grade |
SA213 TP316L |
|
UNS Grade |
S31603 |
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Carbon % Max |
0.035 |
|
Manganese % |
2.0 |
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Phosphorus % Max |
0.045 |
|
Sulfur % Max |
0.030 |
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Silicon % Max |
1.00 |
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Chromium % |
16.00-18.00 |
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Nickel % |
10.0-14.0 |
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Molybdenum % |
2.0-3.0 |
SA213 TP316L Stainless steel pipe yield strength
|
Stainless Pipe Grade |
SA213 TP316L |
|
UNS Grade |
S31603 |
|
Tensile Strength Mpa |
485 |
|
Yield Strength Mpa |
170 |
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Elongation % |
35 |
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Hardness Brinell HBW max |
192 |
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Hardness Vickers HV max |
200 |
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Hardness Rockwell HRB max |
90 |
SA213 TP316L Stainless pipe Heat Treatment and Gain Size Requirement
|
Stainless Pipe Grade |
SA213 TP316L |
|
UNS Number |
S31603 |
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Heat Treat Type |
Solution Treatment |
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Solutioning Temperature |
1900 |
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Cooling Media |
Water of rapid cool |
What is the difference between TP316 and 316L?
TP316 is based on TP304 stainless steel with the addition of molybdenum to enhance its pitting corrosion resistance in chloride environments. TP316L is a low-carbon version of TP316. Its low carbon content increases sensitization, resulting in better weld corrosion resistance.
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Contact us today to receive a preferential quote or technical data sheet for ASTMA213 TP316 heat exchanger tubes. Email: sales@gneestainless.com
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