316 316L STAINLESS STEEL PLATE
316 / 316L stainless steel plates are part of the austenitic family of stainless steel and is the most widely used varieties of stainless plate. 316 grades contain a higher level of Nickel than 304 giving it an improved corrosion resistance over 304 grades. 316/316L plate is a good option for marine applications due to a good atmospheric corrosion resistance. 316L is a low carbon modification to 316 grade.
Miele Metal stocks only dual certified 316/316L grade plate certified to ASTM A240 AND ASME SA240.
Applications:
- Food processing
- Marine
- Chemical process vessels
- Pharmaceutical equipment
Carbon Max | 0.03 |
Manganese Max | 2 |
Phosphorous Max | 0.045 |
Sulfur Max | 0.03 |
Silicon Max | 0.75 |
Chromium Range | 16-18 |
Nickel Range | 10-14 |
Nitrogen Max | 0.1 |
Molybdenum Range | 2-3 |
Tensile Strength Min | 70 ksi |
Yield Strength Min | 25 ksi |
Elongation Min | 40% |
Hardness Min | 95 HRB |