316 Stainless Steel — Properties & Applications
Marine-grade stainless with superior chloride and pitting resistance.
Density
0.29 lb/in³
Yield Strength
30 ksi
Tensile Strength
75 ksi
Machinability
Fair
Weldability
Excellent
About 316 Stainless Steel
Marine-grade stainless with molybdenum for superior chloride/pitting resistance. Medical, marine, and chemical processing standard.
Why Choose 316?
316 is the upgrade from 304 when your environment includes chlorides, acids, or marine exposure. The molybdenum addition prevents pitting and crevice corrosion. Non-magnetic, suitable for electronic and medical applications.
Applications
Marine hardware and fasteners, chemical processing equipment, medical devices and implants, pharmaceutical equipment, pulp and paper mills, aquarium equipment
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 30 | ksi |
| Tensile Strength | 75 | ksi |
| Elongation | 40 | % |
| Hardness | 95 HRB* | |
| Machinability | Fair | |
| Weldability | Excellent | |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Formability | Good | |
| Magnetic | No |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Fe | Balance |
| Cr | 16.0–18.0 |
| Ni | 10.0–14.0 |
| Mo | 2.0–3.0 |
| C | 0.08 max |
| Mn | 2.0 max |
| Si | 0.75 max |
| P | 0.045 max |
| S | 0.030 max |
Applicable Specifications
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