316 / 316L are asutenitic stainless steels that contain molybdenum, which increases their resistance to many chemical corrodents and marine environments. 316L is an extra low carbon version of 316 stainless steel. These materials are more resistant to general corrosion and pitting/crevices than conventional austenitic stainless steels. They also offer higher creep, stress-to-rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures, excellent corrosion resistance and strength properties, and they are well suited for fabricated or formed applications.
Standard Inventory Specifications
AMS 5524
AMS 5507
UNS S31600
UNS S31603
ASTM A 167
ASTM A 240
ASTM F 138
ASTM F 899
PWA-LCS
GE-S400/1000
RR SABRe Edition 2
DFARS Compliant
Common Trade Names
ATI 316L (™ Allegheny Technologies)
ATI 316 (™ Allegheny Technologies)
Common Applications of 316/316L Stainless Steel
Oil & petroleum refining equipment
Aerospace Structures
Food processing equipment
Pulp and paper processing equipment
Soap and photographic handling equipment
Textile Industry Equipment
Architectural
Pharmaceutical processing equipment