AISI 316L — Low-Carbon Austenitic Stainless Steel
ASTM A240 · Published: 2026-07-03 · Updated: 2026-07-03
Molybdenum-bearing stainless steel with superior chloride corrosion resistance for marine and medical.
Molybdenum-bearing stainless steel with superior chloride corrosion resistance for marine and medical.
Quick Facts
| Category | |
| Standard | ASTM A240 |
| Density | 8000 |
| Yield Strength | 290 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 560 MPa |
Global Equivalents & Cross-Reference
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References & International Standards
- ASTM International. Standard Specifications for Steel & Metal Alloys. astm.org
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Metallic Materials — Cross-Reference Database. iso.org
- American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Steel Grade Designations & Equivalents. steel.org
- European Committee for Standardization (CEN). EN Steel Standards & Numbering System. cencenelec.eu
Stainless & Corrosion-Resistant Steel — Engineering Reference
Stainless steels are defined by their chromium content (minimum 10.5%), which forms a self-healing passive layer of chromium oxide that resists corrosion. Grades are classified by microstructure: austenitic (300 series), ferritic (400 series), martensitic, and duplex.
ASTM A240/A276/A312, EN 10088, JIS G4304/G4305, GB/T 3280/4237
Food processing equipment, medical implants, chemical tanks, architectural cladding, marine hardware, pharmaceutical piping
For welded stainless fabrications, specify the low-carbon variant (304L, 316L) to prevent chromium carbide precipitation at grain boundaries, which causes intergranular corrosion (weld decay).