Equivalent Specifications

S31603

Typical Uses

316L, the low carbon (0.03% as opposed to 0.08%) version of 316 stainless steel, is immune to grain boundary carbide precipitation (sensitisation). This makes it suited to use in heavy gauge (over about 6mm) welded components.

Description Low Carbon Austenitic Stainless Steel
Nominal Composition FeCr18Ni12
Alloy Type wrought

Typical Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength (N/mm²) 485
Proof/Yield Strength (N/mm²) 170
Elongation (%) 40
Hardness Brinell 215
Impact Izod J20°C

Typical Physical Properties

Density g/cm³ 8.0
Melting Temperature Range °C 1400 - 1400
Thermal Conductivity W/mK 16.3
Electrical Resistivity μΩ.m15°C 74
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 0-250°C 10.8
Relative Magnetic Permeability 1.01
Coefficient of Friction 0.589

Copper Alloys has the ability to modify existing alloys for improved performance. Many customers have benefited from this in the past.

To discuss your requirements, call a member of Copper Alloys’s technical team on +44 (0) 1782-816888, or email [email protected].

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