Applications
- Equipment and piping in the chemical and petrochemical industries, exposed to corrosive agents.
- Paper industry for pipes and devices in digesters and bleaching plants.
- Transportation industry in tanks for acids and solvents.
- Components in the marine industry for shipbuilding, ropes, cables, structures, and saltwater-resistant valves.
- Medical and surgical equipment, due to its biocompatibility and resistance to sterilization.
- Heat exchangers and boilers in high-temperature and high-humidity environments.
Characteristics:
- High corrosion resistance, especially in chemical environments.
- Excellent oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures.
- Excellent resistance against most acids.
- Good weldability, without the need for post-heat treatment.
- Good formability and ease of machining.
Chemical Composition
| Variant | %(C) Carbono | %(Mn) Manganeso | %(P) Fósforo | %(S) Azufre | %(Si) Silicio | %(Cr) Cromo | %(Ni) Níquel | (Mb) Molibdeno |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 (Round, flat bar, square, hexagon, sheet, and plate) | 0.08% Máximo | 2.00% | 0.045% Máximo | 0.030% Mínimo | 1.00% Máximo | 16.0% - 18.00% | 10.0% - 14.0% | 2.00% - 3.00% |