316L Stainless Steel Pipe

316L stainless steel pipe is widely used in the food industry due to its high corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical properties. Its chemical composition contains 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel, and 2-3% molybdenum, which makes ASTM A312 TP316L Stainless Steel Pipe highly resistant to corrosion in aggressive environments.
One of the major advantages of using 316L stainless steel for food industry applications is its resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. This type of corrosion can occur in aqueous solutions that contain chloride ions, which is commonly found in saltwater and other types of salt solutions. 316L stainless steel is also resistant to acidic environments, making 316L Welded Pipe ideal for use in food processing applications where acidic food products are common.

SS 316/316L Pipes Chemical Composition

Element	SS 316	SS 316L
C	0.08 max	0.035 max
Mn	2.0 max	2.0 max
Si	1.0 max	1.0 max
P	0.045 max	0.045 max
S	0.030 max	0.030 max
Cr	16.00 - 18.00	16.00 - 18.00
Mo	2.00 - 3.00	2.00 - 3.00
Ni	11.00 - 14.00	10.00 - 14.00
Fe	67.845 min	68.89 min

Stainless Steel 316/316L Pipes Mechanical & Physical Properties

Element	SS 316	SS 316L
Density	8.0 g/cm3	8.0 g/cm3
Melting Point	1400 °C (2550 °F)	1399 °C (2550 °F)
Tensile Strength	Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515	Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515
Yield Strength (0.2%Offset)	Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205	Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205
Elongation	35 %	35 %