316 Stainless steel is a multi-purpose material and is part of the austenitic stainless steel family. The Type 316 group has a superior resistance to 304 Stainless. The main difference between Types 304 and 316 is that Type 304 has a higher percentage of Chromium, lower percentage of Nickel and has no traces of Molybdenum whereas Type 316 has 2%.
Where 304 & 304H differ is that Type 304H has a higher carbon content which gives it a slight edge on 304 when good mechanical properties are needed at elevated temperature environments.
| Percentage % | |||||||||
| C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | |
| Type 316 | 0.08 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 16.0 / 18.0 | 2.0 / 3.0 | 10.0 / 14.0 | 0.1 |
Maximum values unless stated.
Please note that all values are typical, for more detail please contact us directly.
| Properties | Value | |
| Type 316 | Tensile Strength (N/mm2) | 515 |
| Yield Stress / min (N/mm2) | 205 | |
The values provided for Tensile and Yield are a maximum.
Type 316 data sheet....
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