316 Stainless Steel Material Profile
Contains molybdenum, which gives it better overall corrosion resistance properties than Grade 304, particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.
Mechanical Properties (Typical)
Density8.00 g/cm³
Tensile Strength515 MPa
Yield Strength205 MPa
Hardness217 Brinell
Machinability & Finishing
Good machinability. Excellent response to anodizing and powder coating. Can be welded with 4043 or 5356 filler.
Typical Applications
- Marine hardware
- Pharmaceutical equipment
- Chemical processing
- Medical implants