Type 316L (UNS S31603) flat rolled coil stainless steel has an extra-low carbon content and is a variation of Type 316. The low carbon content is necessary for welding applications where avoiding carbide precipitation is key.
316/316L stainless steel flat rolled coil is mainly used in welding applications where corrosion resistance is a concern.
316 & 316L Stainless Steel Specifications:
ASTM A240 for annealed condition
ASTM A666 for tempered material*
316 & 316L Stainless Steel Applications:
Welding Application, Chemical Industry, Paper Industry Equipment, Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment
Magnetic properties:
316L rolled coil stainless steel is a non-magnetic alloy that cannot be hardened by heat treatment.
Forming:
Like most austenitic steels, Type 316L can be formed into most shapes. Re-annealing is recommended before each cold-forming operation.
| Composition per ASTM A240 | |
| Carbon | .03 Max |
| Manganese | 2.00 Max |
| Phosphorus | .045 Max |
| Sulfur | .030 Max |
| Silicon | .75 Max |
| Chromium | 17.00 – 19.00 |
| Nickel | 9.00 – 12.00 |
| Nitrogen | .10 Max |
| Molybdenum | |
| Mechanical Properties (Annealed, Per ASTM A240) | |
| UTS | 75,000 ksi Min |
| Elongation % in 2″ | 40.00 Min |
| Rockwell Hardness | RB95.00 Max |
