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SS 316L
Low-carbon marine-grade stainless
SS 316L offers excellent corrosion resistance and weldability, making it suitable for medical, marine, chemical and food processing applications.
Density
8.0 g/cm³
Tensile strength
500-720 MPa
Max temperature
~800 °C
Pros
- Highly corrosion resistant
- Weldable
- Sterilizable
Considerations
- Heavy
- Costlier than 304
- Lower strength-to-weight than aluminium
Manufacturing & industries
Welded fabricationSheetTubeCNC
MedicalMarineFoodChemical
Property profile
Strength
66
Lightness
28
Heat
82
Flexibility
52
Durability
86
Corrosion
94
Affordability
52