Molybdenum-bearing austenitic grade
316L Stainless Steel
316L is a low-carbon, molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel commonly considered when corrosion conditions are more demanding than typical 304 service. Chloride level, temperature, cleaning regime and fabrication details still need application-specific review.
Final material selection remains the responsibility of the project design authority. Confirm product form, governing standard and current availability with sales.
Specification overview
| Material standard | Confirm with sales |
|---|---|
| Product form and dimensions | Confirm with sales |
| Surface and edge | Confirm with sales |
| Inspection and documents | Confirm with sales |
Selection note
316L improves resistance in many environments but is not immune to chloride attack; confirm media, concentration, temperature and design requirements.
Characteristics
- Molybdenum-bearing composition
- Low-carbon grade suited to many welded fabrications
- Broad availability across industrial product forms
- Good formability for appropriate processing routes
Available forms
Common finishes
Typical applications
- Chemical and process equipment
- Food and beverage equipment
- Heat exchanger components
- Coastal or chloride-exposed components subject to engineering review
- General high-corrosion-demand fabrication