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316L Stainless Steel
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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.