316 / 316L STAINLESS STEEL PLATE
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.
TW stocks only dual certified 316 / 316L grade plate certified to ASTM A240 and ASME SA240.
APPLICATIONS:
- Food processing
- Marine
- Chemical process vessels
- Pharmaceutical equipment
Typical Chemical Requirements
| 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 |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength Min | 70 ksi |
| Yield Strength Min | 25 ksi |
| Elongation Min | 40% |
| Hardness Min | 95 HRB |
TW Metals offer as wide range of stock sizes and processing capabilities for your company’s needs. We stock .1875″ – 2″ thick x 48″, 60″ and 96″ wide up to 240″ long. Our water jet cutting capabilities for stainless plate are up to 6″ x 120 x 144.
