316L Stainless Steel Differs From 316 Stainless Steel

Grade 316L Stainless Steel is very similar to 316 stainless steel. It is still considered a molybdemum-bearing grade and has properties that make it highly resistant to corrosive degradation. grade 316L stainless steel differs from 316 in that contain lower levels of carbon. The decreased level of carbon in this stainless steel makes this grade immune from sensitisation or grain boundary carbide precipitation. Because of this unique property, Grade 316L Stainless Steel tends to be commonly used in heavy gauge welding situations.  Additionally the lower carbon levels make this grade easier to machine. Like 316 stainless steel, 316L Stainless Steel because of its austenitic structure is extremely tough, even in the most extreme of temperatures.

Chemical Formula

Carbon .03%, Manganese 2.00%, Phosphorus .045%, Sulfur .030%, Silicon .75%, Chromium 16-18.00%, Nickel 10.00-14.00%, Molybdenum 2.00-3.00%, Nitrogen-.10%, Iron- Balanced

Inventory

316L Stainless Steel Round Bar, 316L Stainless Steel Angle Bars, 316L Stainless Steel Flanges, 316L Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings, 316L Stainless Steel Pipes, 316L Stainless Steel Elbows, 316L Stainless Steel Hex Bar, 316L Stainless Steel Square Bar, 316L Stainless Steel Tubes, 316L Stainless Steel Rectangular Tubes.

Common Trade Names

316L Stainless, 316L Stainless Steel

Features

• Grade 316L Stainless Steel is easily welded by all commercial processes. If forging or hammer welding it is recommended to anneal after these processes to help avoid unwarranted corrosion.
• Not hardenable by heat treatment, however often cold working the alloy has proven to increase hardness and tensile strength.
• Sometimes know by industry professionals as marine grade stainless for its uncanny ability to resist pitting corrosion.

Applications

Grade 316L Stainless Steel is one of the more common austenitic stainless steels. Because of its outstanding toughness against corrosion you can typical find Grade 316L Stainless Steel used in the following applications: Shipbuilding, Nuclear power, Marine engineering, Petroleum, Chemical, Mining,Sewage treatment, Natural gas and Pressure vessels and other industries.

Source: Yaang Pipe Industry Co., Limited (www.yaang.com)