316 Stainless Steel Round is an austenitic chromium nickel steel round bar .  The  alloying element of molybdenum gives type 316 more corrosion resistance than steel and iron or even type 304 stainless steel. It is especially resistant to pitting and crevice corrosion in chemical, salt and acidic environments. As a result of these characteristics it is more resistant to marine environment. It has great welding and forming characteristics.  316 Stainless is ideally suited for corrosion resistance against a wide range of chemical and acidic corrodents, and marine environment applications. Typical uses of 316 Stainless include food production, pharmaceutical equipment, furnace parts, heat exchangers, valves and pumps, chemical equipment, and parts for marine use. Primarily offered in a lower carbon, dual grade 316/316L for increased machinability and added corrosion resistance when welded.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Chrome: 16.00-18.00, Nickel: 10.00-14.00,
Carbon: .08 Max / .03 Max
Manganese: 2.00 Max, Silicon: 1.00 Max.
Molybdenum: 2.00-3.00

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:
Tensile Strength, Ultimate: 79,800 psi

Tensile Strength, Yield: 34,800 psi

Elongation: 60%

Modulus of Elasticity: 28,000 ksi