Stainless Steel Alloy 316

Type 316 stainless steel is the second most prevalent grade after 304 stainless steel. Type 316 is a popular stainless steel type containing chromium, nickel, and molybdenum. Despite being commonly referred to as marine-grade stainless steel, it is not resistant to seawater.

In chloride conditions, Type 316 is renowned for its resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion.

Due to its exceptional properties, Type 316 Stainless Steel is utilized in a vast array of applications, including:

Laboratory equipment

Boat fittings

Screw-thread fasteners

Springs

Equipment for food and pharmaceutical processing

Chemical packaging

Heat Exchangers

Surgical implants

Paper and Pulp Production

Textiles

Jet engine parts

To qualify as Type 316 Stainless Steel, an alloy must possess the following chemical properties:

Cr 16-18%

Ni 10-14%

Mo 2-3%

Mn 2%

Si 0.75%

N 0.10%

C 0.08%

S 0.03%

SSM offers Type 316 Stainless Steel in an extensive range of sizes and shapes, such as tube, pipe, and plate. As with all of Continental Steel's products and services, our Type 316 Stainless Steel meets or exceeds all industry requirements.