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Stainless steel 316/316L | 1.4401/1.4404 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2/X2CrNiMo17-12-2
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  • Material type

    Metal

  • Material name

    Stainless steel 316/316L | 1.4401/1.4404 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2/X2CrNiMo17-12-2

  • Alternative names

    X2CrNiMo17-12-2, 1.4404

  • Process compatibility

    CNC machining
After 304, 316 austenitic stainless steel is the second most commonly used, boasting exceptional corrosion resistance—especially in chloride-laden environments—along with robust strength at elevated temperatures. Its low-carbon variant, 316L, exhibits even superior corrosion resistance in welded constructions.
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Mechanical properties
Ultimate tensile strength
480 - 600 MPa
Yield strength
170 - 230 MPa
Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity)
190 - 205 GPa
Elongation at break
38-55 %
Physical properties
Corrosion resistance
Excellent
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
UV resistance
Excellent
Weldability
Excellent
Thermal properties
Maximum service temperature
750 - 925 °C
Thermal expansion coefficent
15 - 18 10^-6/ºC
Thermal conductivity
13 - 17 W/(m⋅°C)
Electrical properties
Electrical resistivity
69 - 81 μΩ*cm
Post treatments
Post-Processing
Annealing & Cold working
Anodizing compatibility
Not suitable
Common applications
Marine applications
Wastewater treatment
Potable water
Medical devices
Pharmaceutical equipment
Food processing
Chemical and petrochemical industry

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