Stainless Steel Sheet 316

Stainless Steel Sheet 316 is a flat-rolled steel that is processed to a uniform thickness and is a high-performance, corrosion-resistant alloy that is known for its durability, strength, and resistance to harsh environments. As part of the austenitic stainless steel family, 316 sheet metal has molybdenum, which enhances its ability to resist chloride corrosion, pitting, and crevice corrosion.

• Welding: Excellent
• Machining / Grinding: Good
• Bending / Forming: Good
• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent
• Formability: Good
• Heat Resistance: Good

• Marine applications
• Chemical processing equipment
• Pharmaceutical and food processing equipment
• Architectural and structural applications
• Commercial kitchens and restaurant equipment
• Medical devices and surgical instruments
• Heat exchangers and pressure vessels
• Water treatment plants and pipelines

• Tensile Strength: 75 ksi
• Yield Point: 30 ksi
• Elasticity: 193 GPa (28 x 10⁶ psi)
• Elongation in 2″: 40% (Annealed)
• Brinell Hardness: 149 HB
• Melting Point: 2500–2550 °F
• Density: 0.289 lb/in³
• Yield Tensile Strength: 30,000 psi
• Poisson’s Ratio: 0.30