316 Stainless Steel Strips

316 stainless steel strip belongs to the 300 series of stainless steel grades, it's an austenitic stainless steel. The addition of molybdenum (Mo) in its composition makes it more corrosion-resistant compared to other stainless steel grades, especially in high-temperature environments.

Chemical Composition:

Chromium (Cr): 16.00-18.50%

Nickel (Ni): 10.00-14.00%

Molybdenum (Mo): 2.00-3.00%

Manganese (Mn): ≤2.00%

Sulphur (S): ≤0.030%

Phosphorus (P): ≤0.035%

Physical Properties:

Density: 7.93 g·cm^-3

Melting Point: 1398-1420℃

Thermal Conductivity: 12.1-21.4 W/(m·℃) (at 20-500℃)

Electrical Resistivity: 0.73 Ω·mm^2·m^-1

Mechanical Properties:

Tensile Strength: ≥520 MPa

Yield Strength: ≥205 MPa

Elongation: ≥40%

Hardness: ≤187HB; ≤90HRB; ≤200HV

The 316 stainless steel strip finds extensive applications in various industries due to its excellent corrosion resistance and chemical stability.

• Marine Engineering: Used in shipbuilding, offshore platforms, and submarine pipelines due to its superior resistance to seawater corrosion.
• Chemical Production: Resistant to most harmful chemicals, it is suitable for tanks, reactors, and other equipment in the chemical industry.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used in drug processing and storage equipment due to its minimal impact on drugs, easy cleaning, and disinfecting.
• Food Processing: A food-grade stainless steel, suitable for manufacturing food processing equipment, cutlery, and kitchenware.
• Medical Instruments: Widely used in the manufacture of medical devices such as artificial joints, dental instruments, and surgical instruments due to its good biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.