Data sheet
DIN EN 10088-3
Grade AISI 316 / EN 1.4401

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The material AISI 316 / EN 1.4401 is an austenitic chrome-nickel-molybdenum steel. The molybdenum content provides high corrosion resistance to non-oxidising acids and chlorine-containing materials. This stainless steel grade has low magnetization and is suitable for welding, forging and cold forming. Please note, however, that the material AISI 316 / EN 1.4401 does not have any resistance to intergranular corrosion in the welded state.

Physical properties

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Magnetizability: low

Density(kg/dm³) 7,9

Thermal conductivity (up to 20°C) 15
 

Electronic resistance at
room temperature (in Ω mm²/m) 0,73

Possible fields of application

automobile industry
construction sector
pressure vessel construction
aviation industry
food industry
petrochemistry
and more

Specification

EN-grade 1.4401
EN-short name X5CrNiMol17-12-2
EN-standard 10088-3
AISI 316 *
B.S. 316S31 *
JIS SUS316 *
Microstructure austinite

(* in accordance with)

Heat treatment and hot forming

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Solution heat treatment 1020-1120 °C
(cooling by air or water)

Hot forming 1200-900 °C
(cooling by air)

Welding

The material AISI 316 / EN 1.4401 has a medium weldability and can be used with many common processes such as arc or TIG welding. For submerged arc and gas fusion welding this stainless steel grade is only of limited use.
Please note that the material is no longer resistant to intergranular corrosion in the welded state.

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