316 Stainless Steel

316 Stainless Steel is a kind of austenitic stainless steel that is widely used in chemical, medical, food processing, and marine engineering fields because of its excellent corrosion resistance, high temperature strength, and mechanical properties. As an upgraded version of 304 Stainless Steel, the addition of molybdenum (Mo) to 316 stainless steel further improves corrosion resistance, especially resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. Wanzhi Steel stocks 316 stainless steel plates/coils in different thicknesses, surface treatments, widths, etc. Welcome to contact us for more details!

316 Stainless steel strip polished

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Basic features and specifications

1. Size

316 SS steel Plate:

Thickness: 0.5mm to 50mm

Width: 1000mm to 2000mm

Length: 2000mm to 6000mm

316 SS steel Tubing:

Outer diameter: 6mm to 300mm

Wall thickness: 0.5mm to 20mm

Length: customized length, usually 6m

316 SS steel Bar:

Diameter: 5mm to 500mm

Length: 1000mm to 6000mm

2. Surface Finishes

Common surface finishes include 2B (cold rolled bright finish), BA (bright annealed finish), No.1 (hot rolled finish), No.4 (brushed finish), mirror polished, 2D, No.3, No.8 and TR…Can be specified.

3. Chemical Composition

Carbon (C)≤0.08%, Silicon (Si)≤1.00%, Manganese (Mn)≤2.00, Phosphorus (P)≤0.045, Sulfur (S)≤0.030, Chromium (Cr): 16.0-18.0, Nickel (Ni): 10.0-14.0, Molybdenum (Mo): 2.0-3.0, Nitrogen (N): ≤0.10.

4. Physical and Mechanical Properties

Density	7.98 g/cm³
Melting point	1370-1400°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion	16.5 μm/m-K (20-100°C)
Thermal conductivity	16.3 W/m-K (100°C)
Resistivity	0.74 μΩ-m
Magnetism	Non-magnetic (austenitic structure)
Mechanical properties	Tensile strength: ≥515 MPa
	Yield strength: ≥205 MPa
	Elongation: ≥40%
	Hardness: ≤217 HB (Brinell)

Stainless Steel Hexagonal Rod

Stainless Steel Coil

Performance Advantages

Heat Resistance: High temperature resistance can reach 1200~1300 degrees Celsius and can maintain stable performance in environments below 800 degrees Celsius.
Low Temperature Resistance: It can still maintain good toughness and strength in low-temperature environments and is suitable for low-temperature applications such as liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Corrosion resistance: Outstanding performance, especially in chloride environment. Corrosion resistance is better than 304 stainless steel, mainly used for pitting resistance materials.
High strength and toughness: Maintain good mechanical properties in both high and low temperature environments.
Good processing performance: Easy to weld, molding, and processing.
Non-magnetic: Suitable for application scenarios that require non-magnetic properties.
Aesthetics: A variety of surface treatments, suitable for decorative use.
Environmental protection and hygiene: Meets the safety standards of the food and medical industries.
Customizability: Our 316 stainless steel can be processed, welded, cut, etc., according to your specific requirements.

Different surface treatments and features

1. NO.1: What we usually call the hot-rolled plate surface. Silvery white and matte.
2. NO.2B: The cold-rolled plate surface we see in daily life is brighter than NO.2D. Smoothness and glossiness are better.
3. NO.2D: Also called 2B, good smoothness and glossiness.
4. No.3: Also known as HL (brushed), with linear texture on the surface and matte texture.
5. NO.4: Also known as “BA (Brushed, Satin)”, also known as intermediate grinding, what we usually call oil-grinded surface, with fine sand grain on the surface.
6. No.6: The surface is polished with a sand belt to form finer sand grains, which are finer than No. 4.
7. No.7: The surface is polished with a sand belt to form finer sand grains, which are finer than No. 6.
8. NO.8: It is called 8K mirror grinding, which is usually divided into two types: ordinary 8K and fine 8 K. It is very smooth and reflective.
9. TR: Further cold processing of annealed, bright annealed, and descaling products.

6 surface treatments

Main application

Chemical industry

High-pressure steam equipment, high-temperature reactors, heat exchangers, especially in highly corrosive media such as fertilizers and synthetic fibers.

Medical industry

Due to its biocompatibility, it can be used to manufacture scalpels, oxygen tubes, catheters, dental equipment, etc.

Construction and decoration

Decorative parts and key or biological contact parts such as bridges, subway stations, interior decoration, railings, etc.

Marine engineering

Propellers, ship parts, anchor chains, offshore platforms, hulls, etc.

Industrial field

Papermaking equipment, dyeing equipment, film washing equipment, etc. Used to manufacture high-temperature and high-pressure containers, kilns, sewage treatment equipment, etc.

Automobile industry

Decorative parts such as car logos and wheels, exhaust pipes, fuel pipes, and brake pipes.

Solenoid valve field

Such as housings, clamps, balls, valve bodies, valve seats, nuts, valve stems, and other parts.

Food processing industry

Stainless steel conveyor belts, tableware, kitchen utensils, filtration, etc., meet food grade safety.

Chimney Tubes

Cans

Ventilation Ducts

316 VS 304 VS 316L Stainless Steel

Compared with 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel is more resistant to corrosion, especially in chloride-containing environments.

And 316L stainless steel as 316 steel grade of low carbon series, has good resistance to sensitized state intergranular corrosion performance, suitable for the manufacture of thick cross-section size of welded parts and equipment.

If you want to know the difference between 316 and 316L, maybe this video can help you.

316 Stainless Steel Prices

The price of 316 stainless steel is affected by a variety of factors, including the cost of raw materials, market supply and demand, specifications and dimensions, surface treatment and so on.

A. Raw material cost: nickel and molybdenum are the main alloying elements of 316 stainless steel, and their price fluctuations directly affect the cost of 316 stainless steel.

B. Specification size: plate, tube, bar, and other different forms of price differences, thickness, diameter, and other parameters will also affect the price.

C. Surface treatment: mirror polishing, drawing, and other special surface treatments will increase the cost.

D. Market supply and demand: fluctuations in the global market demand for stainless steel will affect the price.

For the latest price per ton, please contact our professional technicians to update the specific price.

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2B surface 316 stainless steel coil

316 stainless Steel Coil inner package

Wanzhi Steel QC Inspection

Wanzhi Steel’s technical department will screen products for defects such as cracks, sand holes, pores, inclusions, scratches, bumps, etc., measure dimensions such as thickness, width, length, diameter, as well as surface polishing or electroplating, spectral analysis, tensile testing, hardness testing, impact testing, intergranular corrosion testing, salt spray corrosion testing, magnetic particle testing, penetration testing, etc.

Brushed SS strip thickness measure

Quality Inspection

salt spray tests

Get A Wholesale 316 Ss steel product Price – Wanzhi Steel

1. WanZhi Steel stocks a full range of carbon steel and 316/316l stainless steel plates and coils. As a wholesale supplier, we offer stainless steel products in different sizes, grades, and pattern designs to meet different applications.

2. In contrast, carbon steel plate has excellent mechanical properties. In addition, it is more affordable than stainless steel and other types of metals.

3. If you are looking for a cost-effective solution, carbon steel plate will be a better choice. However, if you need to use it in a highly corrosive environment for a long time, then 316 SS steel is the best choice. In addition, its surface is bright and beautiful.

If you want to know more details, please contact us now!

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