Stainless Steel, Austenitic1.4401 (316)

A chromium-nickel-molybdenum austenitic stainless steel.

Stainless steel types 1.4401 (also known as grade 316) is an austenitic grade second only to 304 in commercial importance. It has similar mechanical properties to 304 but is stronger at elevated temperatures.

316 stainless steel contains an addition of molybdenum that gives it improved corrosion resistance. This is particularly apparent for pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. The austenitic structure of 316 stainless steel gives excellent toughness, even at cryogenic temperatures.

Property data given in this document is typical for bar and section products covered by EN standards. ASTM, EN or other standards may cover all products sold. It is reasonable to expect specifications in these standards to be similar but not necessarily identical to those given in this datasheet.

Quarto Plate is hot rolled plate over 12mm thick that has not been coiled during production. CPP is Continuously Produced Plate up to 12mm thick that has been coiled during rolling. Sheet is Cold Rolled.

Property data given in this document is typical for flat rolled products covered by EN standards. ASTM, EN or other standards may cover all products sold. It is reasonable to expect specifications in these standards to be similar but not necessarily identical to those given in this datasheet.

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Range

Product FormSheet SizeThicknesses
Sheet 2B Finish2000 x 10000.6mm - 3.0mm
Sheet 2B Finish2500 x 12500.7mm - 6.0mm
Sheet 2B Finish3000 x 15001.2mm - 3.0mm
Polished Sheet 240 Silicon2000 x 10000.6mm - 3.0mm
Polished Sheet 240 Silicon2500 x 12500.7mm - 6.0mm
Polished Sheet 240 Silicon3000 x 15001.0mm - 3.0mm
CPP Plate ID Finish2000 x 10003.0mm - 6.0mm
CPP Plate ID Finish2500 x 12503.0mm - 12.0mm
CPP Plate ID Finish3000 x 15003.0mm - 12.0mm
CPP Plate ID Finish4000 x 150010.0mm - 12.0mm
CPP Plate ID Finish4000 x 20002.0mm - 12.0mm
Quarto Plate ID Finsh5" - 125"-
Welded Mesh96" x 48"Contact Service Centre


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Related Specifications

Stainless steel grade 1.4401/316 also corresponds to the following designations but may not be a direct equivalent:

  • UNS S31600
  • 316S31
  • EN 58H

Properties

Chemical Composition

Applications

  • Food processing equipment
  • Brewery equipment
  • Chemical and petrochemical equipment
  • Laboratory benches & equipment
  • Coastal architectural panelling
  • Coastal balustrading
  • Boat fittings
  • Chemical transportation containers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Mining screens
  • Nuts and bolts
  • Springs
  • Medical implants

Characteristics

  • Excellent corrosion resistance when exposed to a range of corrosive environments and media
  • Good machinability
  • Excellent weldability
  • Good formability

Additional Information

Weldability

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