Stainless steel 316 contains an addition of molybdenum that gives it improved corrosion resistance. This is particularly apparent for pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. It has excellent forming and welding characteristics.
Chemical Composition
% |
C |
Mn |
Si |
P |
S |
Cr |
Mo |
Ni |
Ti |
Fe |
316 |
0-0.07 |
0-2.0 |
0-1.0 |
0-0.05 |
0-0.02 |
16.5-18.5 |
2.0-2.5 |
10.0-13.0 |
- |
balance |
316L |
0-0.03 |
0-2.0 |
0-1.0 |
0-0.05 |
0-0.02 |
16.5-18.5 |
2.0-2.5 |
10.0-13.0 |
- |
balance |
316H |
0.04-0.08 |
0-2.0 |
0-1.0 |
0-0.04 |
0-0.02 |
16.5-18.5 |
2.0-2.5 |
10.0-13.0 |
- |
balance |
316Ti |
0- 0.08 |
0-2.0 |
0-1.0 |
0-0.05 |
0-0.03 |
16.5-18.5 |
2.0-2.5 |
10.5- 14.0 |
0.4- 0.7 |
balance |
Mechanical Properties