316 Stainless Steel
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316 Stainless Steel is a stainless specified by ASTM A240, ASTM A276, ASTM A312, EN 1.4401. Typical composition: .
Austenitic stainless steel with molybdenum addition for improved pitting and crevice corrosion resistance versus 304. The workhorse alloy for marine, pharmaceutical, and food processing environments.
Applicable Standards
- ASTM A240
- ASTM A276
- ASTM A312
- EN 1.4401
Composition Ranges (wt %)
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fe | 60.0 | 75.0 | ~67.5 |
| Cr | 16.0 | 18.0 | ~17.0 |
| Ni | 10.0 | 14.0 | ~12.0 |
| Mo | 2.0 | 3.0 | ~2.5 |
| Mn | — | 2.0 | ~1.0 |
| C | — | 0.08 | ~0.04 |
Fe
60.0–75.0%
Cr
16.0–18.0%
Ni
10.0–14.0%
Mo
2.0–3.0%
Mn
0.0–2.0%
C
0.0–0.08%
Typical Applications
- Marine hardware and fittings
- Pharmaceutical equipment
- Food and beverage processing
- Chemical handling equipment
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