316
(UNS S31600) A chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel. Has good corrosion resistance and high tensile and creep strength at elevated temperatures. 316 can not be hardened by heat treatment. 316 can be hardened by cold working only.
Chemistry
| Element |
C |
Mn |
P |
S |
Si |
Cr |
Ni |
Mo |
N |
| 316 |
0.08% max |
2.00% max |
0.045% max |
0.030% max |
0.75% max |
16.00-18.00% |
10.00-14.00% |
2.00-3.00% |
0.10% max |
Physical Constants
| Density | 0.290 lbs/in3 |
| Density | 8.03 g/cm3 |
Heating
| Forging | 2100-2200ºF Finish 1700-1750ºF |
| Annealing | 1900-2150ºF then water quench |
Viking Forging Parameters
| Rings | 24" O.D. X 6" long | 500 lbs. |
| Sleeves | 16" O.D. X 12" long | 500 lbs. |
| Disks | 26" Dia. X 6.5" long | 500 lbs. |
| Round Bar | 12" Dia.X 96" long | 2600 lbs. |
| Square/Rectangular Bar | 12" Square max X 96" long | 2600 lbs. |
| Blocks | 14" X 14" X 14" | 750 lbs. |
| Shafts | 12" Dia. max X 96" long | 2600 lbs. |
