Stainless Steel Sheet and Coil – Type 316L

Stainless Steel Sheet and Coil – Type 316L is a wrought austenitic stainless steel alloy with a low carbon content, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, formability, and durability. Its high chromium, nickel, and molybdenum content provide superior corrosion resistance in harsh environments, including marine and chemical processing applications. Its low carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation, ensuring excellent weldability and formability. This steel alloy is widely used in various industries, including chemical processing, marine hardware, and food processing, where high corrosion resistance and durability are crucial.

Applications:

– Chemical processing equipment
– Marine hardware (boat fittings, propellers, etc.)
– Food processing equipment
– Pharmaceutical equipment
– Oil and gas equipment

Standards:

– ASTM A240
– ASME SA240
– ISO 9001
– ISO 14001
– OHSAS 18001

Common Sizes:

– Sheet: 4′ x 8′ (1.22 m x 2.44 m)
– Coil: 0.5″ – 2″ (1.27 cm – 5.08 cm) thickness, 12″ – 60″ (30.48 cm – 152.4 cm) width

Mechanical Properties:

– Tensile Strength: 70,000 – 80,000 psi (483 – 552 MPa)
– Yield Strength: 30,000 – 40,000 psi (207 – 276 MPa)
– Elongation at Break: 40% – 50%
– Brinell Hardness: 150 – 180 HB
– Rockwell Hardness: 70 – 80 HRB
– Impact Resistance: 50 – 70 ft-lbs (68 – 95 J)

Chemical Composition:

– Iron (Fe): 65.00% min
– Chromium (Cr): 16.00% – 18.00%
– Nickel (Ni): 10.00% – 14.00%
– Molybdenum (Mo): 2.00% – 3.00%
– Carbon (C): 0.03% max
– Manganese (Mn): 2.00% max
– Silicon (Si): 1.00% max