316 stainless steel is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade, second in importance to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels. The molybdenum gives 316 better overall corrosion resistant properties than Grade 304, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.
316 stainless steel Mechanical Properties
Elongation at break ( % ) <60
Hardness - Brinell 160-190
Izod impact strength ( J m-1 ) 20-136
Modulus of elasticity ( GPa ) 190-210
Tensile strength ( MPa ) 460-860
316 stainless steel Physical Properties
Density ( g cm-3 ) 7.96
Melting point ( C ) 1370-1400
316 stainless steel is a Chromium-Nickel stainless steel with added molybdenum to increase corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. It is non-magnetic in the annealed condition and not hardenable by heat treatment. Please contact Best Stainless for more information about how 316 SS can best suit your specific application. We also distribute a variety of other grades of stainless steel, including 410 Stainless Steel.
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