Data sheet
DIN EN 10088-3
Grade AISI 316L / EN 1.4404

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AISI 316L / EN 1.4404 is a stainless austenitic steel with very good corrosion resistance. This stainless steel grade has very low magnetizability, excellent welding properties and is suitable for cold forming. The material can be used at temperatures up to 550 °C.
The processing possibilities include cold heading and polishing.

Physical properties

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Magnetizability: low

Density(kg/dm³) 8,0

Thermal conductivity (up to 20°C) 15

Electronic resistance at
room temperature (in Ω mm²/m) 0,75

Possible fields of application

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

Specification

EN-grade 1.4404
EN-short name X2CrNiMol17-12-2
EN-standard 10088-3
AISI 316 L *
B.S. 316S11 *
JIS SUS316L *
Microstructure austinite

(* in accordance with)

Heat treatment and hot forming

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

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

Welding

Grade AISI 316L / EN 1.4404 can be used for all common welding processes (with the exception of gas welding) and without filler metals. Subsequent heat treatment is usually not required. The resistance to intergranular corrosion is not affected by welding.

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