Peeled Round Bars / Stainless Steel
AISI 316L
Low Carbon Version of 316
Material Overview
AISI 316L - Low Carbon Version of 316
Material Type
Type: Low carbon austenitic with molybdenum
Key Benefit: Best for welded structures in chloride-heavy environments
Advantages
- Welding Excellence: No sensitization in welded zones
- Marine Applications: Superior resistance to saltwater corrosion
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent in chloride environments
- Pitting Resistance: Enhanced by molybdenum content
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength: | 485-690 MPa |
| Yield Strength: | 170-310 MPa |
| Hardness: | ~190 HB |
Applications
- Marine hardware and coastal structures
- Petrochemical tubing and piping
- Clean-room equipment (pharmaceutical)
- Welded chemical processing vessels
- Offshore platform components
- Desalination plant equipment
- Food processing in acidic environments
Processing Characteristics
- Welding: Excellent - no post-weld annealing required
- Corrosion After Welding: Maintains full corrosion resistance
- Formability: Similar to 316, excellent cold working
- Machinability: Good, work-hardens during cutting