Stainless steel grade 316F possesses high creep strength at high temperatures and good heat resistance. The molybdenum content in this steel helps to increase resistance to marine environments. It has better corrosion resistance than grade 302 and 304 steels.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | Balance |
| Chromium, Cr | 16-18 |
| Nickel, Ni | 10-14 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2 |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 1.75-2.5 |
| Silicon, Si | 1 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.2 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.10 (min) |
| Carbon, C | 0.08 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 585 MPa | 84800 psi |
| Yield strength | 260 MPa | 37700 psi |
| Elongation at break (in 50 mm) | 60% | 60% |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 85 | 85 |
| Production Route | Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled |
|---|---|
| Material Standard | AISI, ASTM, ASME, DIN, BS, EN, ISO, JIS, GOST, SAE, IS & Custom Chemistry |
| Size | Width from 100mm to 3000mm ; Length from 500mm to 12000mm |
| Thickness | 0.1mm to 400mm |
| Delivery Condition | As Rolled, Annealed, Quenched and Tempered, Normalized |
| Surface Finish | Plain, Brushed, Cladded |
AMS 5649
SAE 30316F
1) Structures in Buildings, bridges, railway stations.
2) Fabrication of pipeline components & Industrial equipment.
3) Construction of automotive bodies, warehouses, shipping containers.
4) Commercial appliances, etc.