316 stainless steel plate

316 Stainless Steel Plate for Sale

316 is molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel, which increase general corrosion resistance, improves resistance to pitting from chloride ion solutions, and provides increased strength at elevated temperatures. The higher nickel and molybdenum content in this grade allows it to demonstrate better overall corrosion resistant properties than 304, especially with regard to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.

In addition, Alloy 316/ 316L provides excellent elevated temperature tensile, creep and stress-rupture strengths, as well as outstanding formability and weldability. 316L is the lower carbon version of 316 and is immune from sensitization; therefore, it is very frequently used in heavy gauge welded components.

Chemical Composition (%) of 316 Stainless Steel Plate

C	Mn	Si	P	S	Cr	Mo	Ni	N
0.08	2.00	0.75	0.045	0.03	16.0-18.0	2.00-3.00	10.0-14.0	0.10

Mechanical Properties of 316 Stainless Steel Plate

0.2% Offset Yield Strength, ksi	Ultimate Tensile Strength, ksi	Elongation in 2 inches, %	Hardness, Rockwell B
25 min	70 min	40 min	95 max

Physical Properties of 316 Stainless Steel Plate

Density lb/inᶟ	0.285
Density g/cmᶟ	7.89
Melting Range	2470-2555°F/1354 – 1402 °C
Thermal Conductivity at 212°F (100°C)	8.0 BTU/hr/ft²/ft/°F
Thermal Conductivity at 212°F (100°C)	10.8 W/m-°K
Electrical Resistivity	30.7 Microhm-in at 68°C
Electrical Resistivity	78 Microhm-cm at 20°C

Applications of 316 Stainless Steel:

Chemical and Petrochemical Processing — pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, piping systems, flanges, fittings, valves and pumps
Food and Beverage Processing
Marine
Medical
Petroleum Refining
harmaceutical Processing
Power Generation — nuclear
Pulp and Paper
Textiles
Water Treatment