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316L is the low carbon version of 316 and is immune to sensitization (grain boundary carbide precipitation. 316L is commonly used in heavy gauge welded components. As an austenitic grade 316/316L also has excellent toughness, even down to cryogenic temperatures.

When compared to chromium-nickel austenitic stainless, 316L offers higher creep, stress to rupture and tensile strength at elevated temperatures.

Component Elements Properties	Percent
Carbon (maximum)	.03%
Manganese (maximum)	2%
Phosphorus (maximum)	.045%
Sulfur (maximum)	.03%
Silicon (maximum)	.75%
Chromium	16-18%
Nickel	10-14%
Molybdenum	2-3%
Nitrogen (maximum)	.1%
Iron	Balance

Mechanical Properties, MINIMUM, Solution Heat Treated

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	75 ksi
Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset	30.0 ksi
Elongation in 2 Inches (50.8 mm) or 4D
Nominal Thickness
Up to 0.025 inch (0.64 mm), exclusive	40%
0.025 inch (0.64 mm) and over	45%

Select AMS Number:

AMS Number	Alloy	Type	UNS	Cross Ref. Spec	Misc./Shape
AMS 5653	316L	Stainless Steel	S31603
AMS 5653 Bar	316L	Stainless Steel	S31603	QQ-S-763	Bar
AMS 5653 Forging	316L	Stainless Steel	S31603	QQ-S-763	Forging
AMS 5653 Ring	316L	Stainless Steel	S31603	QQ-S-763	Ring
AMS 5653 Tubing	316L	Stainless Steel	S31603	QQ-S-763	Tubing
AMS 5653 Wire	316L	Stainless Steel	S31603	QQ-S-763	Wire