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316L Stainless Steel

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stainless-steel

Source Details

Id

ss-316l

Name

316L Stainless Steel

Category

stainless-steel

Designation

AISI 316L / UNS S31603

Properties
{
  "density": {
    "value": 8000,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthYield": {
    "value": 220,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 485,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 193,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "shearModulus": {
    "value": 77,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.3,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 16.3,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 15.9,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 500,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 1375,
    "min": 1375,
    "max": 1400,
    "unit": "°C"
  },
  "hardness": {
    "brinell": 217
  }
}
Applications

Welded components, Surgical implants, Watch cases

Notes

Low carbon version of 316. Better weldability, prevents carbide precipitation.