Stainless Steel 316 Round Bar
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Detailed Explanation Of Stainless Steel 316 Round Bar
316 stainless steel round bar is a solid cylindrical bar made from a specific type of stainless steel known for its excellent corrosion resistance, especially in chloride-containing environments. This makes it a popular choice for applications where combating pitting and crevice corrosion is critical, such as in marine environments or chemical processing.

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What is the composition of 316 stainless steel?
The typical composition of 316 stainless steel includes: 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, 2-3% molybdenum, 2% manganese, 0.75% silicon, 0.10% nitrogen, 0.08% carbon, 0.045% phosphorus, 0.03% sulfur, and the remainder iron.

Chemical Compatibility Chart of 316 round bars
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | N | |
| 316 | min. | – | – | – | – | – | 16.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | – |
| max. | 0.08 | 2.0 | 0.75 | 0.045 | 0.03 | 18.0 | 3.0 | 14.0 | 0.10 | |
Mechanical Properties of UNS S31600 round bars
| Grade | Elongation (% in 50mm) min | Strength of Yield 0.2% Proof (MPa) minimum | Strength of Tensile (MPa) minimum | Pipe Hardness | |
| Rockwell B (HR B) maximum | Brinell (HB) maximum | ||||
| 316 | 40 | 205 | 515 | 95 | 217 |
Dimension of SS 316 Bar
| Metric | US Bar | ASTM/ Canadian | Japanese | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Size | Diam. (mm) | Bar Size | Diam. (Inch) | Bar Size | Diam. (mm2) | Bar Size | Diam. (mm) |
| 5 | 5 | #2 | 0.250 | 10M | 100 | 6 | 6 |
| 5.5 | 5.5 | #3 | 0.375 | 15M | 200 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | #4 | 0.500 | 20M | 300 | 13 | 13 |
| 7 | 7 | #5 | 0.625 | 25M | 500 | 16 | 16 |
| 8 | 8 | #6 | 0.750 | 30M | 700 | 19 | 19 |
| 9 | 9 | #7 | 0.875 | 35M | 1000 | 22 | 22 |
| 10 | 10 | #8 | 1.000 | 45M | 1500 | 25 | 25 |
| 11 | 11 | #9 | 1.125 | 55M | 2500 | 29 | 29 |
| 12 | 12 | #10 | 1.250 | 32 | 32 | ||
| 14 | 14 | #11 | 1.375 | 35 | 35 | ||
| 16 | 16 | #12 | 1.500 | 38 | 38 | ||

Gnee Steel specializes in the production and sale of a wide range of stainless steel products, including 304, 316, 321, 904, 904L, 2205 Duplex, 2205 Duplex, and 316L stainless steel. Gnee Steel's products are widely used in the kitchen, aerospace, chemical, power, automotive, and nuclear energy sectors. We also provide custom stainless steel solutions tailored to customer needs. For stainless steel pricing or custom alloy solutions, please email ru@gneesteelgroup.com for a quote.

