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316L Stainless Steel

316L stainless steel is commonly used in applications requiring high corrosion and heat resistance, toughness and long life. High aesthetics and polishability are added benefits. A virtually non-magnetic material, 316L applications include a wide variety of medical devices, hardware components and small tools.

Physical Properties
Density > 7.9 g/cm³
Melting Point 1302 °C
Mechanical Properties
Ultimate Tensile Strength 510 MPa
Yield Strength 180 MPa
Elongation 50%
Hardness 120 HV10

Analysis
Fe Balance
Cr 16-18%
Ni 10-14%
Mo 2-3%
Si 1%
C 0.03%

Data provided is typical. Actual parts should be
tested for application specific performance.

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