Technical Data Sheet
Type 316 is an austenitic chromium nickel stainless steel. It also contains molybdenum which increases its general corrosion resistance as well as the mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. Type 316L is an extra low carbon version of type 316.
| Chemical Composition Limits | ||||||||||
| Weight% | C | Mn | P | S | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | Fe |
| 316 | 0.08 | 1.25-2.00 | 0.040 | 0.030 | 1.00 max | 16-18 | 10-14 | 2-3 | 1.00 max | Bal |
| 316L | 0.03 | 1.25-2.00 | 0.040 | 0.030 | 1.00 max | 16-18 | 10-14 | 2-3 | 1.00 max | Bal |
Typical Mechanical Properties
| Material | Form | Tensile Strength (ksi) | Yield Strength (ksi) |
% Elongation | Hardness HB |
| Alloy 316L | 316L Sheet AMS 5507 | 100 max | – | 45 | – |
| Alloy 316 | 316 Sheet AMS 5524 | 75 min | 30 | 45 | 207 max |








