Austenitic · Stainless Steel
316L Molybdenum-bearing Austenitic Stainless Steel
Chemical composition and mechanical properties to ASTM A240; available sizes are standard ranges.
① Chemical composition (ASTM A240, %)
| Element | Range |
|---|---|
| C | ≤0.03 |
| Si | ≤0.75 |
| Mn | ≤2.00 |
| P | ≤0.045 |
| S | ≤0.030 |
| Cr | 16.0–18.0 |
| Ni | 10.0–14.0 |
| Mo | 2.00–3.00 |
② Mechanical properties (ASTM A240)
| Property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength Rm | ≥ 485 MPa |
| Yield strength Rp0.2 | ≥ 170 MPa |
| Elongation A | ≥ 40% |
| Hardness | ≤ 217 HBW |
③ Available sizes (standard range)
- Thickness: 0.3–60 mm
- Width: ≤ 2000 mm
- Form: coil / sheet / plate / circle / slit strip on request
- Surface: 2B · BA · No.1 · No.4 · HL · 8K on request
④ Applicable standards
ASTM A240 · EN 10088-2 · JIS G4304/4305 · GB/T 4237
⑤ Typical applications
Chemical equipment, seawater service, pharmaceutical and food, pulp and paper, coastal curtain walls, heat exchangers, tanks
⑥ Substitution and selection advice
Molybdenum gives markedly better chloride pitting and crevice corrosion resistance than 304. Costs 40–60% more, so not needed for non-corrosive duties. For higher resistance choose 2205 duplex.
Chemical and mechanical data quoted from the public ASTM A240 standard. Available sizes are standard ranges; the contract and technical agreement prevail.