316L

Pronounced: 316 L 
 

316L stainless steel is commonly used in applications requiring high corrosion and heat resistance, toughness and long life. High aesthetics and polishability are added benefits. A virtually non-magnetic material, 316L applications include a wide variety of medical devices, hardware components and small tools.
 

Mechanical Properties
Ultimate Tensile Strength	510 MPa
Yield Strength	180 MPa
Elongation	50%
Hardness	120 HV10

Analysis
Fe	Balance
Cr	16-18%
Ni	10-14%
Mo	2-3%
Si	1%
C	0.03%