Stainless Steel 316L / ASTM A182 F316LForging Metallurgy & Specs
Low-Carbon Marine & Sour Gas (NACE MR0175) Grade Stainless Steel. Hot-forged and precision-machined in Rajkot, Gujarat strictly up to 50 kg max piece weight with 100% Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES) PMI testing and EN 10204 3.1 MTC compliance.
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Stainless Steel 316L / ASTM A182 F316L (UNS S31603 / 1.4404 / X2CrNiMo17-12-2) offers a minimum tensile strength of 485 MPa min (70 ksi) and yield strength of 170 MPa min (25 ksi) with 140 – 187 HBW max hardness. Manufactured by Jayesh Forge in Rajkot, Gujarat strictly up to 50 kg per piece, this alloy features NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 certified for sour gas containing H2S and chlorides. Tested per ASTM A388 Level II ultrasonic standards with EN 10204 3.1 MTC inspection.
Stainless Steel 316L / ASTM A182 F316L Chemical Analysis (% by Weight)
| Element | Chemical Symbol | Minimum (%) | Maximum (%) | Specification Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | C | — | 0.03% | Controls base tensile strength & core hardness |
| Chromium | Cr | 16.00% | 18.00% | Forms passive chromium oxide layer for oxidation & corrosion resistance |
| Nickel | Ni | 10.00% | 14.00% | Improves notch toughness, cryogenic ductility & hardenability |
| Molybdenum | Mo | 2.00% | 3.00% | Prevents chloride pitting and enhances high-temperature creep strength |
| Manganese | Mn | — | 2.00% | Combines with sulfur, increases hardenability and hot workability |
| Silicon | Si | — | 1.00% | Deoxidizer during melting; improves high-temperature scaling resistance |
| Phosphorus | P | — | 0.04% | Restricted to prevent temper embrittlement |
| Sulfur | S | — | 0.03% | Strictly controlled for cleaner grain flow and micro-cleanliness |
* Ladle chemical analysis verified using optical emission spectrometer (OES) calibrated to NIST certified reference materials. Full chemical results recorded on EN 10204 3.1 MTC.
Stainless Steel 316L / ASTM A182 F316L Mechanical Properties
Ultimate breaking stress threshold
Elastic deformation limit
Plastic ductility before rupture
Surface indentation resistance
Cross-sectional necking ductile ratio
Dynamic fracture energy absorption
Thermal Cycle & Machining Parameters
1200°C – 920°C
Solution treated at 1040°C – 1120°C with instant water quench to ensure zero carbide precipitation
NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 certified for sour gas containing H2S and chlorides
Machinability: 42% of AISI 1212 • Outstanding weldability with ER316L filler wire; zero post-weld sensitization
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SS 316L Frequently Asked Technical Questions
Yes, when solution annealed and with hardness below 22 HRC (197 HBW), Jayesh Forge SS 316L forgings are 100% compliant with NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 for wet H2S sour gas environments.
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