Stainless Steel 316 has slightly better corrosion resistance
than 302 and 304. It also has better non-magnetic
properties.
Applications include:
More suited to Marine, Food and Medical application than
302 and 304.
| CONDITION OF
SUPPLY |
HEAT TREATMENT
(AFTER FORMING) |
| Annealed/Spring Temper |
Stress relieve at 250°C (480°F) for 1 hour
and air cool. |
| CONDITION |
APPROX TENSILE
STRENGTH |
APPROX SERVICE
TEMPERATURE |
| Annealed |
|
| -200 to +300 oC |
-330 to +570 oF |
|
| Spring Temper |
| 1300-2200 N/mm2 |
189-319 ksi |
|
| -200 to +300 oC |
-330 to +570 oF |
|