Grade 316L is the low carbon version of 316 stainless steel and is immune from sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). This makes it extensively used in heavy gauge welded components (over about 6mm). There is commonly no appreciable price difference between 316 and 316L stainless steel.
The austenitic structure also gives these grades excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures.
316 and 316L stainless steels are molybdenum-containing stainless steels. The content of molybdenum in 316L stainless steel is slightly higher than that of 316 stainless steel. Because of the molybdenum content, the overall performance of this steel is better than 310 and 304 stainless steel.
316 stainless steel has good resistance to chloride attack, making it suitable for marine environments. 316L stainless steel has a maximum carbon content of 0.03%, which makes it ideal for applications that cannot be annealed after welding and require maximum corrosion resistance.
| Material | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Ni | Cr | Mo | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | ≤0.08 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.03 | 10.0~14.0 | 16.0~18.5 | 2.00~3.00 | ≤0.10 |
| 316L | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | 10.0~14.0 | 16.0~18.0 | 2.00~3.00 | ≤0.10 |
| Grade | UNS | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength (MPa) min | Elongation (%) min | Brinell Hardness (HB) max | Rockwell Hardness (HRB) max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | S31600 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
| 316L | S31603 | 485 | 170 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
Our company is a professional stainless steel seamless tube manufacturing enterprise located in Wuxi city, China's stainless steel material distribution center. We are conveniently located 100 kilometers from Shanghai port with excellent transportation access.
We specialize in the sales and production of high temperature (nickel base) alloy, austenite, duplex steel, urea grade stainless steel, super stainless steel and other series of steel tubes, coils, pipe fittings, flanges and related products.
Our production capabilities include:
We produce according to GB, ASTM, JIS, DIN and other standards, manufacturing:
Main grades include TP321, TP316Ti, S32205, TP347H, TP316L, TP310S, TP304, TP304L, 321, S32750, 904L, C276, 254SMO and more.
Our company utilizes modern technology and equipment, incorporating foreign advanced technology to continuously improve and strive for excellence. Our product quality continues to rise steadily, making us one of the most competitive enterprises in the industry.
Please contact us for more information about our 316L stainless steel pipes and other products.
Grade 316L is the low carbon version of 316 stainless steel and is immune from sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation). This makes it extensively used in heavy gauge welded components (over about 6mm). There is commonly no appreciable price difference between 316 and 316L stainless steel.
The austenitic structure also gives these grades excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures.
316 and 316L stainless steels are molybdenum-containing stainless steels. The content of molybdenum in 316L stainless steel is slightly higher than that of 316 stainless steel. Because of the molybdenum content, the overall performance of this steel is better than 310 and 304 stainless steel.
316 stainless steel has good resistance to chloride attack, making it suitable for marine environments. 316L stainless steel has a maximum carbon content of 0.03%, which makes it ideal for applications that cannot be annealed after welding and require maximum corrosion resistance.
| Material | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Ni | Cr | Mo | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | ≤0.08 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.035 | ≤0.03 | 10.0~14.0 | 16.0~18.5 | 2.00~3.00 | ≤0.10 |
| 316L | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | 10.0~14.0 | 16.0~18.0 | 2.00~3.00 | ≤0.10 |
| Grade | UNS | Tensile Strength (MPa) min | Yield Strength (MPa) min | Elongation (%) min | Brinell Hardness (HB) max | Rockwell Hardness (HRB) max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | S31600 | 515 | 205 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
| 316L | S31603 | 485 | 170 | 40 | 217 | 95 |
Our company is a professional stainless steel seamless tube manufacturing enterprise located in Wuxi city, China's stainless steel material distribution center. We are conveniently located 100 kilometers from Shanghai port with excellent transportation access.
We specialize in the sales and production of high temperature (nickel base) alloy, austenite, duplex steel, urea grade stainless steel, super stainless steel and other series of steel tubes, coils, pipe fittings, flanges and related products.
Our production capabilities include:
We produce according to GB, ASTM, JIS, DIN and other standards, manufacturing:
Main grades include TP321, TP316Ti, S32205, TP347H, TP316L, TP310S, TP304, TP304L, 321, S32750, 904L, C276, 254SMO and more.
Our company utilizes modern technology and equipment, incorporating foreign advanced technology to continuously improve and strive for excellence. Our product quality continues to rise steadily, making us one of the most competitive enterprises in the industry.
Please contact us for more information about our 316L stainless steel pipes and other products.