Stainless Steel 316 has slightly better corrosion resistance than 302 and 304. It also has better non-magnetic properties.
Stainless Steel 316 is also known as AISI 316.
| Element | Min % | Max % |
| C | – | 0.07 |
| Mn | – | 2.00 |
| P | – | 0.045 |
| S | – | 0.03 |
| Si | – | 1.00 |
| Cr | 16.00 | 18.50 |
| Ni | 9.50 | 13.00 |
| Mo | 2.00 | 2.50 |
Density
8.0 g/cm³ | 0.289 lb/in³
Melting Point
1398°C | 2555°F
Coefficient of Expansion
17.5 μm/m °C (20 – 100°C) | 9.7 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212°F)
Modulus of Elasticity
187.5 kN/mm² | 187.5 kN/mm²
Modulus of Rigidity
70.3 kN/mm² | 10196 ksi
Heat Treatment of Finished Parts
| Condition as supplied by Alloy Wire | Type | Temperature | Time (Hr) | Cooling | |
| °C | °F | ||||
| Annealed or Spring Temper | Stress Relieve | 250 | 480 | 1 | Air |
Properties
| Condition | Approx. tensile strength | Approx. operating temperature | ||
| N/mm² | ksi | °C | °F | |
| Annealed | 600 – 800 | 87 – 116 | -200 to +300 | -330 to +570 |
| Spring Temper | 1300 – 2200 | 189 – 319 | -200 to +300 | -330 to +570 |