316L stainless steel strip introduction
316L stainless steel is a low carbon austenitic stainless steel, because of its excellent corrosion resistance (especially chloride ion corrosion resistance) and good mechanical properties, widely used in chemical, Marine, medical and other fields. Its low carbon content (≤0.03%) reduces the carbide precipitation in the welding process and improves the welding performance.
Main parameter
Chemical composition of 316L Stainless Steel (typical value) :
- Carbon (C) : ≤0.03%
- Silicon (Si) : ≤1.00%
- Manganese (Mn) : ≤2.00%
- Phosphorus (P) : ≤0.045%
- Sulfur (S) : ≤0.030%
- Nickel (Ni) : 10.0-14.0%
- Chromium (Cr) : 16.0-18.0%
- Molybdenum (Mo) : 2.0-3.0%
Mechanical properties of 316L Stainless Steel :
- Tensile strength: ≥485 MPa
- Yield strength: ≥170 MPa
- Elongation: ≥40%
- Hardness: ≤217 HB (Brinell hardness)
Physical properties of 316L Stainless Steel :
- Density: 7.98 g/cm³
- Melting point: 1375-1400℃
- Coefficient of thermal expansion: 16.5μm /m·℃ (20-100℃)
- Thermal conductivity: 16.3W /m·K (100℃)
Performance characteristics of 316L Stainless Steel
Corrosion resistance:
- Excellent chloride ion corrosion resistance, suitable for Marine environment and chemical equipment.
- Resistance to pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking.
Weldability:
- Low carbon content reduces carbide precipitation in the welding heat affected zone, and no annealing is required after welding.
High temperature performance:
- It still has good oxidation resistance and strength at high temperature.
Processing properties:
- Easy cold forming, suitable for the manufacture of complex parts.
Stainless Steel Strip standards
The production and inspection of 316L stainless steel belts generally follow the following international and national standards:
- ASTM A240/A240M (American Society for Materials and Testing)
- EN 10088-2 (European Standard)
- JIS G4304 (Japanese Industrial Standard)
- GB/T 4239 (Stainless steel cold rolled steel strip)
- GB/T 3280 (stainless steel cold rolled steel sheet and strip)
Place of origin
The main producing areas of our 316L stainless steel strip include:
TISCO , BAOSTEEL , POSCO , JISCO,LISCO,BAOXIN.etc
Price of our 316L Stainless Steel Strips
The price of 316L stainless steel belt is affected by the following factors:
- Raw material price: price fluctuation of alloying elements such as nickel and molybdenum.
- Market supply and demand: supply and demand in the global stainless steel market.
- Processing state: hardness state (such as soft state, hard state) and surface treatment (such as 2B, BA, NO.1).
- Specifications: Thickness, width and length.
Reference price (2025-2) : 3000 USD/Ton - 5000 USD/Ton
Application field of 316L Stainless Steel Strips
316L stainless steel tape is widely used in the following fields because of its excellent performance:
- Chemical Industry:Reaction kettle, storage tank, pipeline, heat exchanger, etc.
- Marine Engineering:Seawater desalination equipment, Marine parts, offshore platform structural parts.
- Medical equipment:Surgical instruments, implants, medical stents, etc.
- Food Industry:Food processing equipment, storage tanks, pipelines.
- Architectural Decoration:High-grade building curtain wall, decorative strip, elevator panel.
- Energy industry:Nuclear power plant equipment, flue gas desulfurization equipment.
316L stainless steel tape with its excellent corrosion resistance, welding properties and mechanical properties, become the preferred material in high-end industrial fields. Its price is higher, but it has remarkable economy and reliability in harsh environments. The selection must be based on application scenarios, performance requirements, and market availability.
