316 stainless flat bar advantage

1. 1.One of the most significant advantages of 316 stainless steel is its corrosion resistance, making it ideal for use in harsh environments such as marine applications and chemical processing plants.
   2.Another benefit of 316 stainless steel is its exceptional strength and durability. This type of metal can withstand high temperatures, extreme pressures, and heavy loads without compromising its structural integrity. Additionally, its low carbon content makes it more ductile than other types of stainless steel.
   3.Additionally, 316 stainless steel has excellent weldability, making it easy to machine into the different shapes and sizes required for specific applications. It also maintains its appearance over time thanks to its excellent antioxidant and stain resistance.
   4.Finally, 316 stainless steel is an environmentally friendly option because it is recyclable; this means scrap or end-of-life products from the manufacturing process made with this alloy will be melted down into new metal sheets or rods rather than directly deal with.

316 stainless flat bar application

1. Marine engineering: 316 stainless steel has excellent resistance to seawater corrosion and has been widely used in marine engineering fields such as ships, offshore platforms, and submarine pipelines.
2. Chemical production: 316 stainless steel can resist the erosion of most harmful chemicals, so it is often used as a manufacturing material for storage tanks, reactors and other equipment in the chemical production process.
3. Pharmaceutical manufacturing: 316 stainless steel has less impact on pharmaceuticals and is easy to clean and disinfect, so it is often used as a manufacturing material for pharmaceutical processing and storage equipment.
4. Food processing: 316 stainless steel is a food-grade stainless steel that can be used to manufacture food processing equipment, tableware, kitchenware and other appliances.
5. Medical devices: 316 stainless steel has good biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, and has been widely used in the field of manufacturing medical devices, such as artificial joints, dental instruments, surgical instruments, etc.
6. Architectural decoration: 316 stainless steel has beautiful appearance, solid texture, and strong anti-fouling properties. It is often used as interior decoration in the field of architectural decoration.

316 stainless flat bar chemical composition

C	Mn	Si	P	S	Cr	Mo	Ni	N
0.08	2.00	0.75	0.045	0.03	16.0-18.0	2.00-3.00	10.0-14.0	0.10

316 stainless flat bar mechanical property

0.2% Offset Yield Strength, ksi	Ultimate Tensile Strength, ksi	Elongation in 2 inches, %	Hardness, Rockwell B
25 min	70 min	40 min	95 max

316 stainless flat bar specification

Product name	316 stainless flat bar
Material	200 series: 201,202,202Cu,204Cu, stainless steel flat bar stainless steel flat bar
	300series: stainless steel flat bar stainless steel flat bar stainless steel flat bar 301,303/Cu,304/L/H,304Cu,305,309/S,310/S,316/L/H/Ti,321/H,347/H,330,
	400 series: 409/L,410,416/F,420/F,430,431,440C,441,444,446,
	600 series: 13-8ph,15-5ph,17-4ph,17-7ph(630,631),660A/B/C/D,
	Duplex: 2205(UNS S31803/S32205),2507(UNS S32750),UNS  S32760,2304,LDX2101.LDX2404,LDX4404,904L    stainless steel flat bar
	Others: 153Ma,254SMo,253Ma,654SMo,F15,Invar36,1J22,N4,N6 etc
Surface finish	Black,bright,rough turned,grinding,centreless Ground etc stainless steel flat bar
Diameter	0.5-500mm 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel
Tolerance	H8,H9 or as required 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel 304 Stainless Steel
Length	<12000mm or according to customer's special request 304 Stainless Steel
Technique	Hot Rolled,Cold Rolled,Cold Drawn,Forged