Detailed explanation of 316/316H/316L stainless steel plates
Detailed explanation of 316/316H/316L stainless steel plates
316, 316H, and 316L stainless steel plate grades are all molybdenum-containing austenitic alloys, offering superior corrosion resistance compared to 304 series stainless steel plates, especially in chloride-rich or acidic environments. Their main difference lies in their carbon content, which affects their mechanical properties and suitability for specific temperatures and welding applications.
What is the specification of stainless steel 316 plate?
316 grade stainless steel plate has a minimum tensile strength of 75 ksi and a 0.2% yield strength of 30 ksi. The elongation of 316 stainless steel plate is 40%. On the Brinell hardness scale, the hardness of 316 stainless steel plate is 217, and the Rockwell B hardness is 95.
316/316L/316H Stainless Steel Sheets & Plates Specifications
| Specifications | ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 |
| Thickness | 4mm-100mm |
| Width | 1000mm, 1219mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm, 3500mm, etc |
| Length | 2000mm, 2440mm, 3000mm, 5800mm, 6000mm, etc |
| Surface | 2B, 2D, BA, NO.1, NO.4, NO.8, 8K, mirror, checkered, embossed, hair line, sand blast, Brush, etching, etc |
| Finish | Hot rolled plate (HR), Cold rolled sheet (CR), 2B, 2D, BA NO(8), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated) |
| Form | Coils, Foils, Rolls, Plain Sheet, Shim Sheet, Perforated Sheet, Chequered Plate, Strip, Flats, Blank (Circle), Ring (Flange) etc. |
Types of 316/316H/316L SS Sheets & Plates
316/316H/316L Stainless Steel Sheets & Plates Chemical Composition
| Grade | SS 316/316H/316L |
|---|---|
| C | 0.08 max |
| Mn | 2 max |
| Si | 1.00 max |
| P | 0.045 max |
| S | 0.030 max |
| Cr | 16 – 18 |
| Mo | 2 – 3 |
| Ni | 11 – 14 |
| N | 67.845 min |
Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel 316/316H/316L Sheets & Plates
| Grade | 316/316H/316L |
|---|---|
| Density | 8.0 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 1400 °C (2550 °F) |
| Tensile Strength | Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 |
| Elongation | 35 % |
Finishes For Stainless Steel Sheets 316/316l/316h
|
Surface Finish |
Definition |
Application |
|
2B |
Those finished by heat treatment, pickling, or other equivalent treatment, followed by cold rolling to give the appropriate luster. |
Equipment for the medical industry, food industry, construction industry, and kitchen utensils. |
|
BA |
Cold rolled products that have been bright heat treated. |
Utensils for the kitchen, Electrical equipment, Construction of buildings. |
|
NO.3 |
Abrasives No.100 to No.120 specified in JIS R6001 are used to polish these surfaces. |
Utensils for the kitchen, construction of buildings. |
|
NO.4 |
Polished with No.150 to No.180 abrasives specified in JIS R6001. |
Medical equipment, kitchen utensils, and building construction. |
|
HL |
By using abrasive of suitable grain size, those completed polishing to give continuous polishing streaks. |
Construction of buildings. |
|
NO.1 |
Hot rolling is followed by heat treatment and pickling or processes corresponding to these. |
Pipes and tanks for chemical storage |
Chart Of Stainless Steel 316/316l/316h Sheet Thicknesses
|
Thickness |
Thickness |
Size Range |
Surface Area per Unit weight |
Approx Weight per Sheet |
||
|
inches |
mm |
lbs/ft² |
kg/m² |
lbs |
kg |
|
|
0.015 |
0.381 |
36 x 96 |
0.630 |
3.07566 |
15.12 |
6.84936 |
|
0.015 |
0.381 |
36 x 120 |
0.630 |
3.07566 |
18.90 |
8.5617 |
|
0.0178 |
0.45212 |
36 x 96 |
0.756 |
3.690792 |
18.15 |
8.22195 |
|
0.0178 |
0.45212 |
36 x 120 |
0.756 |
3.690792 |
22.68 |
10.27404 |
|
0.0178 |
0.45212 |
48 x 96 |
0.756 |
3.690792 |
24.19 |
10.95807 |
|
0.0178 |
0.45212 |
48 x 120 |
0.756 |
3.690792 |
30.24 |
13.69872 |
|
0.0235 |
0.5969 |
30 x 96 |
1.008 |
4.921056 |
20.16 |
9.13248 |
|
0.0235 |
0.5969 |
30 x 120 |
1.008 |
4.921056 |
25.20 |
11.4156 |
|
0.0235 |
0.5969 |
36 x 96 |
1.008 |
4.921056 |
24.19 |
10.95807 |
|
0.0235 |
0.5969 |
36 x 120 |
1.008 |
4.921056 |
30.24 |
13.69872 |
|
0.0235 |
0.5969 |
36 x 144 |
1.008 |
4.921056 |
36.29 |
16.43937 |
|
0.0235 |
0.5969 |
48 x 96 |
1.008 |
4.921056 |
32.26 |
14.61378 |
|
0.0235 |
0.5969 |
48 x 120 |
1.008 |
4.921056 |
40.32 |
18.26496 |
|
0.0235 |
0.5969 |
48 x 144 |
1.008 |
4.921056 |
48.39 |
21.92067 |
|
0.0291 |
0.73914 |
30 x 96 |
1.260 |
6.15132 |
25.20 |
11.4156 |
|
0.0291 |
0.73914 |
30 x 120 |
1.260 |
6.15132 |
31.50 |
14.2695 |
|
0.0291 |
0.73914 |
36 x 96 |
1.260 |
6.15132 |
30.24 |
13.69872 |
|
0.0291 |
0.73914 |
36 x 120 |
1.260 |
6.15132 |
37.80 |
17.1234 |
|
0.0291 |
0.73914 |
36 x 144 |
1.260 |
6.15132 |
45.37 |
20.55261 |
|
0.0291 |
0.73914 |
48 x 96 |
1.260 |
6.15132 |
40.32 |
18.26496 |
|
0.0291 |
0.73914 |
48 x 120 |
1.260 |
6.15132 |
50.41 |
22.83573 |
|
0.0291 |
0.73914 |
48 x 144 |
1.260 |
6.15132 |
60.49 |
27.40197 |
|
0.0355 |
0.9017 |
30 x 96 |
1.512 |
7.381584 |
30.24 |
13.69872 |
|
0.0355 |
0.9017 |
30 x 120 |
1.512 |
7.381584 |
37.80 |
17.1234 |
|
0.0355 |
0.9017 |
36 x 96 |
1.512 |
7.381584 |
36.29 |
16.43937 |
Standard 316/316l/316h Stainless Steel Sheets
|
Standard |
Description |
|
ASTM A240M |
For pressure vessels and general applications, chrome and chromium-nickel stainless steel sheets, plates, and strips are available. |
|
ASTM A263 |
Sheets, plate, and strips clad with chromium steel that resist corrosion. |
|
ASTM A264 |
Sheets, plates, and strips clad with stainless chromium-nickel steel. |
|
ASTM A666 |
For structural applications, austenitic stainless steel sheet, strip, plate, and flat bar are available. |
|
ASTM A693 |
Precipitation-hardening stainless and heat-resistant steel sheets, plates, and strips |
|
ASTM A480/A480M |
Heat-resistant and stainless steel flat rolled sheet, plate, and strip requirements. |
|
ASTM A793 |
The specification for rolled floor sheets made of stainless steel |
|
ASTM A895 |
Stainless steel sheets, plate, and strips for free-machining |
|
EN 10088-2 |
Technical delivery conditions for stainless steel sheets, plates, and strips. |
|
AMS 5511 |
Corrosion-resistant steel, sheet, strip, and sheets, 19Cr - 9.5Ni (316L), solution heat treated |
|
AMS 5513 |
Stainless steel, corrosion-resistant, sheet, strip, and plate, 19Cr - 9.2Ni (SAE 30316), solution heat treated |
|
AMS 5501 |
Sheet, Strip, and Foil, Corrosion Resistant, 19Cr - 9.5Ni (316), Cold Rolled, Tensile Strength 125 KSI (862 MPa) |
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