316 & 316L Stainless Steel Round Bar
316 stainless steel round bar has a very broad range of industrial applications, owing to its unique performance characteristics that include excellent corrosion resistance and easy formability. Grade 316 stainless steel is differentiated by its molybdenum content, which supports its superior resilience against oxidation. Grade 316L is a reduced-carbon version of the standard 316 grade, and is recommended for applications demanding sensitization immunity.
We offer grade 316/316L stainless steel round bars in both random and custom-cut lengths, with a range of surface finish options.
316 / 316L Stainless Steel Characteristics
316 stainless steel carries the following specific performance features:
1. Superior corrosion resistance compared to stainless steel grade 304, the other common austenitic grade
2. Outstanding oxidation resistance against chloride agents in cooler environments
3. Excellent formability & ideal suitability for standard-fusion welding methods
4. Elite durability & toughness across a wide temperature range (maintained even in cryogenic conditions)
Preponderance:
superior corrosion/oxidation resistance, withstands chemical and high-saline environments, excellent weight-bearing properties, superior durability, high strength-to-weight ratio, fair resistance to thermal and electrical conductivity, ease of fabrication, ease of cleaning, hardenable by cold working, and non-magnetic.
Chemical composition&Physical Properties
| Element | Type 316 (%) | Type 316L (%) |
| Carbon | 0.08 max. | 0.03 max. |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max. | 0.10 max. |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max. | 0.045 max. |
| Silicon | 0.75 max. | 0.75 max. |
| Sulfur | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. |
| Chromium | 16.00-18.00 | 16.00-18.00 |
| Nickel | 10.00-14.00 | 10.00-14.00 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00-3.00 | 2.00-3.00 |
| Manganese | 2.00 max. | 2.00 max. |
| Iron | Balance | Balance |
