Mar 4 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Mechanical Properties
Other Designations
Applications
Introduction
Stainless steel grade 316F possesses high creep strength at high temperatures and good heat resistance. The molybdenum content in this steel helps to increase resistance to marine environments. It has better corrosion resistance than grade 302 and 304 steels.
The following datasheet provides an overview of stainless steel grade 316F.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of grade 316F stainless steel is outlined in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Iron, Fe |
Balance |
|
Chromium, Cr |
16-18 |
|
Nickel, Ni |
10-14 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
2 |
|
Molybdenum, Mo |
1.75-2.5 |
|
Silicon, Si |
1 |
|
Phosphorous, P |
0.2 |
|
Sulfur, S |
0.10 (min) |
|
Carbon, C |
0.08 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of grade 316F stainless steel are displayed in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
585 MPa |
84800 psi |
|
Yield strength |
260 MPa |
37700 psi |
|
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) |
60% |
60% |
|
Hardness, Rockwell B |
85 |
85 |
Other Designations
Equivalent materials to grade 316F stainless steel are given below:
Applications
Grade 316F stainless steel is used in the following applications:
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Surgical implants
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Food and pharmaceutical processing equipment
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Marine exterior trim
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Industrial equipment that are used for handling corrosive process chemicals for producing photographic chemicals, inks, rayons, paper, bleaches, textiles, and rubber.