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316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (AISI 316L / UNS S31603): stainless steel engineering material. Density 8000 kg/m³. Yield 220 MPa, ultimate 485 MPa. Elastic modulus 193…
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Specification
- Name
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Category
- stainless-steel
- Designation
- AISI 316L / UNS S31603
- Applications
- Welded components, Surgical implants, Watch cases
- Notes
- Low carbon version of 316. Better weldability, prevents carbide precipitation.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 8000 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength Yield | 220 MPa |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | 485 MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 193 GPa |
| Shear Modulus | 77 GPa |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.3 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 16.3 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 15.9 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 500 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 1375 °C |
| Hardness | Brinell: 217 |